Whats best way to fit C5 wheels on Camaro
I have been going over tons of forums and i am not sure what the best way to mount the rims. I have a 2001 Z28 Vert. I just picked up a set of C5 wheels, front are 245/45/17 rims are 17 x 8.5 offset 56mm. Rear are 275/40/18 rims are 18 x 9.5 offset 61mm. I tried to mount the rear wheel and the bumper stop was in way and also a piece of the front inside wheel well. I don't want to cut bumperstop or use a BFH either on the car. So im wondering if spacers are fine to use so i dont have to mod of wheel well. From what im reading people seem to have different clearances in their wheel wells. Whats the best way to measure size of spacers needed. Any help or personal experiences would be appreciated.
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Re: Whats best way to fit C5 wheels on Camaro
My calculation indicates a 61mm offset, with a 9.5" width gives a backspace of 7.65" (this is approximate, because it requires an assumption of the width of the flanges that hold the tire on the rim). That should not be hitting the bump stop (are they stock or the aftermarket Jeep bump stops?), or the inner fenders. I have 11" wide, 50mm offset in the back, and they have a 7.93" backspace, and they do hit the bump stops and the inner fenders. With regard to the factory bump stops, the only thing that needed to be cut off was the projecting metal lip of the stop, not the actual composite stop material.
My C5 chart (verified with online sources) indicates the 97-99 wheels were 18x9.5 61mm in the back. But those aren't 97-99 wheels in the pic. They are 2000 and up, and my chart shows them as 18x9.5" 65mm offset. That bumps the backspace up to 7.81", which should still give you a bit of clearance to the bump stop and inner fenders. Measure the backspace. Put a straight edge across the flanges of the wheel (not touching the tire) and measure from the bottom of the straight edge to the face of the hub mounting surface. Did you try fitting the rear wheels to both sides of the car? If not, the rear of the chassis may not be centered exactly over the rear axle assembly, and the wheels would only hit on one side. Is your car lowered? Do you have an adjustable panhard bar? |
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After doing some more reading i just realized i jacked car up by the body not on axel, so thats seems to be why im touching the bumper stop. The car is not lowered and i did not check the other side to check alignment. i have a panhard bar but not sure if its adjustable. So these wheels front and back should fit with no issues. I did alot of reading before i bought them but since i lifted car wrong that should be my issue, will try tonight. Thank you
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You have several things to consider:
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Re: Whats best way to fit C5 wheels on Camaro
i was able to get the wheels on once i jacked up from the rear end not the body. the rear end look centered both sides are equal. i am very close to the inner wheel well and bumperstop i wouldn't want to drive it the way it is. I will be ordering wheel spacers/adapters
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For your wheel spacers did you cut your wheel studs or replace them, is it same to cut them and how much can you cut before it becomes unsafe
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I didn’t have to use spacers. What thickness spacer/adapter are you using?
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Re: Whats best way to fit C5 wheels on Camaro
for a wheel R18 / 275/45 with a offset of 65 mm, a 10 mm spacer is necessary.
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