Choosing a wheel
08-06-2012, 06:06 PM
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Choosing a wheel
I am looking at buying a set of zr1 wheels. The rear is what I'm worried about. They are 19x12. I have a factory rear but the car has been lowered 1.6". Do you guys know what kind of issues I may be getting into?
08-06-2012, 06:14 PM
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Re: Choosing a wheel
yup, tons.
you will never fit a 12" wheel in the back without serious metal work. You will need spacers to use that wheel, but i could not tell you what size without a spec ofthat wheel, offset back spacing ect.
if you minitub the car, the wheels will fit and lowering will not be an issue. I did such work to fit 18x12 wheels. Its not a job to take lightly. You will need to modify the interior panels to fit the new wheel wells too, since they will not fit after the work
you will never fit a 12" wheel in the back without serious metal work. You will need spacers to use that wheel, but i could not tell you what size without a spec ofthat wheel, offset back spacing ect.
if you minitub the car, the wheels will fit and lowering will not be an issue. I did such work to fit 18x12 wheels. Its not a job to take lightly. You will need to modify the interior panels to fit the new wheel wells too, since they will not fit after the work
08-06-2012, 10:53 PM
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Re: Choosing a wheel
thanks for the heads up. after further research I decided it was pointless for such a large wheel and tire combo for what im asking of my car. thanks for the advice
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