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Old 07-14-2015, 10:08 PM
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I'm looking at some new rims. I have an 88 that come with 17x9.5 from the factor the new ones are from a 93. The front are 17x9.5 and the rear are 17x11. Will these fit my 88. Found a lot of info on here and the web but most falls short for the 88 model. It's a base model 88 not a vert
Old 07-15-2015, 08:56 AM
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I'm looking at some new rims. I have an 88 that come with 17x9.5 from the factor the new ones are from a 93. The front are 17x9.5 and the rear are 17x11. Will these fit my 88. Found a lot of info on here and the web but most falls short for the 88 model. It's a base model 88 not a vert
If the offset on the 11" is 50mm you should be OK. Potential muffler interference I believe is possible and likely maybe the quarter liners.

If the offset dimension is a smaller number they will stick out more than you'd like I'm sure. A number greater will certainly create greater issues with suspension components and chassis.
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The '88 to '96 Corvette wheel fitment is the same (except for the ZR1 and GS). The suspension was redesigned for the '88 model. The earlier ('84 - '87) are different.

If they fit the non ZR1 '93 ok, they should fit yours ok. You could ask if they used a spacer or anything on the '93 and duplicate their setup.

LIke WVZR-1 said the 11" may be close for fitment depending on offset of the wheels.

Good luck.

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