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Old 03-12-2018 | 11:45 AM
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I purchased a set of ZR1 replicas, size is 17x9.5, 56mm offset with a 7.5 inch back spacing. In my haste I hit buy when these were not under the Camaro area. I have seen where people have commented that they have these on their Camaro, but not sure if they clear the front with this back spacing. I was planning on going with the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, 275/40/17. section width 10.9, tread width 9.4. Does anyone have these wheels on the front and what size of tire? Would anyone know if these would clear before I order tires? Thanks
 
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Old 03-12-2018 | 01:58 PM
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SLP specs show the offset at 2" and the backspace at 7". 56MM conversion to inches equals 2.2047". I don't have any personal experience in how the difference effects the clearances. I'm sure somebody who has will post their outcomes. I've attached a pdf of SLP's wheel spec sheet that I saved from 2003.
 
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Old 03-12-2018 | 02:03 PM
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Thanks peterpar. I put one wheel on and tightened, maybe an 1/8 inch clearance before putting on a tire. Tire shop suggested using a spacer, but really don't like using spacers. Will most likely go sell then buy the correct size.
 

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Old 03-14-2018 | 02:54 PM
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You may be able to send the wheels back to the company in exchange for the correct offset if yours end being the wrong size.

Where are you getting an 1/8” of clearance? The inner fender well or the edge of the quarter panel?
 

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Old 03-14-2018 | 04:54 PM
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between the rim and the upper control arm
 
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Old 03-14-2018 | 05:14 PM
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According to this, you’ve got the right size.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...must-read.html
 
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Old 03-14-2018 | 05:29 PM
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And according to this, I’m running the EXACT same size wheels that you bought. 17x9.5 with 56mm offset. I’ve been running this fitment for 6 years with no issues. I’ve ran everything from a 225 wide tire all the way up to a 275 wide tire on all 4 corners with no problems at all. It’s the factory wheel size/offset for SS 4th gens and WS6 4th gens. Hopefully that answers your question. Here’s pics of the fitment once on the ground.



 

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Old 03-15-2018 | 07:55 PM
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It looks sweet Chaotic94! and my wheels and tire's fit just right also, put them on today with no issues. Thanks for every ones help.
 

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Old 03-15-2018 | 08:15 PM
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Glad it’s worked out!! Post up some pics!
 
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Old 03-16-2018 | 11:21 AM
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I don't seem to be able to load pics or just don't know how.
 

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