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Will 4th Gen Rims fit on a 2nd Gen?

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Old Sep 28, 2002 | 12:41 AM
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Will 4th Gen Rims fit on a 2nd Gen?

If not what rims will fit? I just bought a 78 Camaro Type LT and want to get some nice rims for it.

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Old Sep 28, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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Only way to fit 4th gen rims on a 2nd gen is to use some thick spacers (2" or so), or totally change your suspension. There are millions of aftermarket styles that will fit, and cheaper too! Do some shopping...
Old Sep 28, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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vette brakes wheel adapters

I have a set of 1.75" billet adapters from vette brakes products to use when putting late model wheels on older muscle cars.This is from their website(vettebrakes.com)
"1-3/4" Wheel Adaptors 1-pair
Description: Corvette Wheel Adapter Kits - Designed for Corvette Wheels Install 1984 to 1996 model Corvette wheels on pre '84 model Corvettes and Camaros as well as other cars and trucks.
Price: $159.95 "
I want $200 for the set of four that I have with all lug nuts.
Email if interested.
Old Sep 29, 2002 | 01:22 AM
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How about 3rd gen rims.

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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 05:55 AM
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Nate,
Depending on backspacing and type of brakes you are running,third gen should fit.I have seen numerous 2 gen with third gen wheels and no spacers needed.
I have 16" torq thrust 2's on my 73 and for ***** and giggles put them on my fiances 91 formula when she still had it and they fit fine so the wheels should be okay either way.

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