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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Will 16 inch rims fit??

I have a 2001 WS-6 T/A with stock brakes, and I was wondering will the 16 inch rims that come on low option camaros and firebirds clear my brakes? I am hoping to mount some DR's on them for my weekend enjoyment!
Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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They'll fit.
Old Dec 11, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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i bet u could fit 15s ive seen it done
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 08:32 AM
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i bet u could fit 15s ive seen it done

Some people have to grind down their calipers to get them to fit, but it can be done.
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Yup 15's will fit, and damn happy with them
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Yup 15's will fit, and damn happy with them
Why would you put 15s on your car? I think the 16s on my Z do a very poor job of displaying size, definetly thinking of going with 17s or if I see the right set for the right price maybe 18s, but will those fit?
Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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I would think that 15's would give a slight straight-line traction advantage over 16's when using slicks. The sidewall flex would be greater.
Old Dec 13, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by Black01_Z
Why would you put 15s on your car? I think the 16s on my Z do a very poor job of displaying size, definetly thinking of going with 17s or if I see the right set for the right price maybe 18s, but will those fit?
Ummm lets see more tire contact patch. The rears are 325 50 15's BFG DragRadials. They are 28" in height, stock 16" tire/rims were 25". So my small 15's display size very well thank you . Plus if I wanted bling I would have bought a vette. Have fun trying to hook up on 18's hahaha...
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