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16x8 2002 firebird wheels don't fit 96 Z28? WTF?

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Old 04-25-2003, 11:25 AM
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Here's the deal....

You will probably have the same problem I did.

I bought the takeoff wheels I mentioned above. On the inside of the wheel (where the hub goes, in the center) there is a small lip. It's maybe 1/8" to 1/4". When you get your wheels it won't be hard to notice.

This lip was added, I suppose to account for a smaller diameter hub on models the past few years. I'm thinking this would apply to newer Camaros as well since the rear end is the same for both cars.

Best method I've found to remove so far is a half round file with at least a bastard grind. It's gonna take some time to do. Maybe 2-3 hours if you work straight though....

The good news is you can still use the wheels. Unfortunately, SLP does not make note of this on their site adn simply says that it will fit 93-02 F-bodies.
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Old 04-25-2003, 12:21 PM
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From the documentation that I have seen, the rear hub is 0.03" larger than the front hub on modle up through 96 or 97. I remember that a couple of years ago, when you went to the SLP website to buy these wheels, they had a caution along the lines of "some light sanding may be required, about the thickness of a piece of paper."
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Old 04-25-2003, 02:50 PM
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Uggg!! More work!!!


Guess I have a good excuse to buy a Dremel now!!!
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