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Dec 10, 2012 | 01:04 PM

mac86

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wide wheel question

what is the widest rim you can go with on the back of a third gen camaro and still have it not sticking out. Can i fit 18 by 9.5 rear and 17 by 8.5 fronts without problems???

Dec 10, 2012 | 02:30 PM

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Re: wide wheel question

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what is the widest rim you can go with on the back of a third gen camaro and still have it not sticking out. Can i fit 18 by 9.5 rear and 17 by 8.5 fronts without problems???

I have seen 10.5 on the front at 11 on the rear - based on the right wheel, backspacing, and diameter...

9.5" fits all 4 corners without a problem.

Dec 10, 2012 | 03:34 PM

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Re: wide wheel question

Searches do help with such a common question . Look at the thread best rims

Dec 10, 2012 | 04:06 PM

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Re: wide wheel question

9.5 without wheels rubbing in the front when you turn?

Dec 10, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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9.5 without wheels rubbing in the front when you turn?

depending on the offset, you may pickup a small rub on the plastic liners, but i had that problem with stock wheels, aliugnment can cause small issues like that too.

I have 18x10.5 on all 4 corners, and rubbing in the front in minimal.

Dec 10, 2012 | 09:30 PM

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Re: wide wheel question

whats the backspacing on the rear wheels? and the fronts too? also would u be able to sho me a pic of how they fit in the wheel well? like a pic looking down the side of the car?