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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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z06 on 3rd Gen Irocz

Hello, I am not much of a car expert and I need new rims/wheels for my iroc. I really like the way the z06 rims look but they are for corvette and camaro (2003+) right? Is there some type of adapater I can buy ?

What is the stock bolt pattern on my car?
What type of adapter would I need if I want to use Z06s?
Will 17/18s fit good without modifying anything?

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Re: z06 on 3rd Gen Irocz

*I have an 89 Z28 Iroc-z
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Re: z06 on 3rd Gen Irocz

The late model Corvettes, and the 3rd and 4th Gen F-Bodys all use the same 5 x 4.75" bolt pattern.

The problem with putting the late model Corvette wheels on a 3rd Gen is the fact that like the 4th Gen F-Body, the Corvette wheels have huge offsets and backspaces. To take a wheel that fits correctly on a 4th Gen F-Body, and put it on a 3rd Gen, you are looking at spacers in the range of 1.5 - 2.0". And since the C6/Z06 wheels have HUGE backspace, you might even need a spacer wider than that.

Here's a link to a shop that knows the problems and how to solve them:

http://www.skulte.com/

Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Re: z06 on 3rd Gen Irocz

very good information! Thank you!!
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Re: z06 on 3rd Gen Irocz

Would I have any problems with 18 x 10.5 rear wheels and 17 x 9.5 on the front ? I don't want to take a hammer and "make 'em fit" or anything..
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Re: z06 on 3rd Gen Irocz

Goto www.thirdgen.org Plenty of guys over there are running Z06 wheels on their Camaro. I'm sure you can find out how to mount them if you look around.
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