wheel spacers
12-22-2002, 01:23 AM
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wheel spacers
where can i get a set of wheel spacers for a set of 17x9 ZL1s (5 lug, 4.75" lug pattern) for my 1991 RS
will a 17x9 fit a 1991 camaro
clearance problems?
www.aaarims.com
chrome 17x9 w/ red bowtie caps
will a 17x9 fit a 1991 camaro
clearance problems?
www.aaarims.com
chrome 17x9 w/ red bowtie caps
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12-22-2002, 01:37 AM
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DO NOT get spacers.
I have 2 SPD adapters for sale. You would need to get 2 more.
"Ideally, you would want some clearance on the inside of the rim to compensate for suspension movement, etc. In this case, we recommend 2" adapters for the front and rear. You can run the 2" adapters in the rear, even though you only need an extra 1.12" backspacing. This will move the wheel further out in the wheelwell, matching the front, and the wider track will help cornering as well. The only time to not match the front adapters is when you have wider wheels in the back (17x11 ZR1's for example). In that case, the wheel will fit in the wheelwell if the 1.25" adapter is used, but will protrude past the fender lip if you have a wider than necessary adapter.
For all fourth-gen rims - 2" adapters front and rear should be used on a third-gen. For C5 and 17x11 ZR1 rims, please do the math!
I have 2 SPD adapters for sale. You would need to get 2 more.
"Ideally, you would want some clearance on the inside of the rim to compensate for suspension movement, etc. In this case, we recommend 2" adapters for the front and rear. You can run the 2" adapters in the rear, even though you only need an extra 1.12" backspacing. This will move the wheel further out in the wheelwell, matching the front, and the wider track will help cornering as well. The only time to not match the front adapters is when you have wider wheels in the back (17x11 ZR1's for example). In that case, the wheel will fit in the wheelwell if the 1.25" adapter is used, but will protrude past the fender lip if you have a wider than necessary adapter.
For all fourth-gen rims - 2" adapters front and rear should be used on a third-gen. For C5 and 17x11 ZR1 rims, please do the math!
12-23-2002, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by caspergotaz28
I thought adapters changed the bolt pattern and increased offset.
And spacers just increase offset while having no effect on bolt pattern.
Must be a terminology thing.
I thought adapters changed the bolt pattern and increased offset.
And spacers just increase offset while having no effect on bolt pattern.
Must be a terminology thing.
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