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Hi all, it’s been a while since I last posted. Got a question. I recently purchased a set of (4) 2015 Camaro wheels and tires and plan on putting them on my stock 1988 Iroc. The wheels are 18” 18 inch 18s x by 7.5” 7.5 inch. The offsets are 38mm 38 milli 38 millimeter from what I can tell. The lugs are 120.65mm 120 mm 120mm 120 milli. The tire size is a 245/55R18 on all fours. I am running drums in the rear. Here is a link to what I have.
I tried installing them today with no luck. There is interference with the hubs on the front and a lip on the rear drums. Everything else looks good to go other than the tall tire as you all suspected for the front. However, I really won't know until I try it. Looks like I will need at minimum a 1.5" spacer for the front and a 3/4" for the rear just to clear. Thoughts on where I could pick some up? Thoughts on moving forward?
I did get the spacers in and test fit the wheels and tires. With the 1” spacers out back there were no issues as far as fitment. The fronts however interfered with the chin spoiler when turning with the 1.5” spacers.
I also witnessed that a 120mm and 4.75” lug spacing is different and did not feel comfortable bolting the purchased 4.75” to 4.75” spacer for the 120mm bolt pattern. I’ll be purchasing some 4.75” to 120mm spacers from EZAccessory at 1” and 1.5”.
Ive also decided to run my wife’s equinox 17’s on my car and have already swapped these 18’s on hers.
The 5th gen uses a different bolt pattern (120 mm) than the 3rd gen (120.65 mm). You might get lucky and have enough positional tolerance to get the wheels to bolt up but don't be shocked if you don't get them to. Its not a good idea IMHO to run anything other than a true 120.65mm (5 x 4.75") wheel.
The 5th gen uses a different bolt pattern (120 mm) than the 3rd gen (120.65 mm). You might get lucky and have enough positional tolerance to get the wheels to bolt up but don't be shocked if you don't get them to. Its not a good idea IMHO to run anything other than a true 120.65mm (5 x 4.75") wheel.
I couldn't agree more. Still haven't pulled the trigger on the spacers but plan too in the near future, given the holidays and all that comes with.
11-11-2018, 06:57 AM
