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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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I am looking to put some Z06 wheels on my white 98 Camaro and I am not sure which size would look the best as well as fit the best. Im leaning towards 18s but im not sure about offset, width, or tire type. Some held would be greatly appreciated. Pictures of different setups would be nice too.
 
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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I would suggest you go with 17" wheels andabout 245/40/17 tires. Don't get carried away with the rubber.
, those are the rims i got for my 1994 but i ventured into the wider tire, in front i got 235/50/17 and in the rear i got 250/50/17 i love the way the car looks now, realy old school muscle car
 
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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I like the chrome more than the black w/ chrome lip. BTW the lip on that pic is kinda small are there any ones that have a bigger lip. like when the face of the wheel is deeper. I like the look of the big chrome lip.
 
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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there are rims like that but the problems with our cars is that the backspacing is not able to adapt for that kind of rim, well non that i have been able to find, or any dealer for that/
 
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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i found some that are 18"x10.5 with 58mm offset in rear and 17"x9.5 with 54mm offset in front. Will these fit?
 
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Hmmm i dont exactly know.... r u sure you wanna go that big of a rim though? what do you have an RS or an SS???
 
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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i have a 98 RS. im hoping these will fit does anyone else have rims on a camaro that will fit that offset?
 
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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i wouldnt go anything bigger than an 8" wide rim, espcecially on the front or you'll have clearance issues
 
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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factory style corvette wheels work on 1993 and newer f-body's. i have over 10 years of exprenice in this area. i would go 245/40r17 on the front and 275/35r18 rear.
 
 
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