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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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Will a wheel with a 54mm offset fit an 89? Thanks!
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Try giving this a look.

http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_suspension.htm

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Originally Posted by taxbiz
Will a wheel with a 54mm offset fit an 89? Thanks!
What width?
Stock in '89 was 56mm with 7.4" backspacing
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tomtom72
Thanks TomTom. The wheel I'm interested in 17 x 9.5 which is the stock size for an 89. The only difference is the offset. It has an offset of 54mm whereas the stock wheel is 56mm. How does the offset affect the positioning of the wheel.
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Yes, I have 17x9.5 Reproduction ZO6 wheels with a 54mm offset and they fit Perfect on my previous 89 and current 91 Vette's.

The 54mm offset will position the wheels 2mm or .078 inch, Outwards which is not noticeable.

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Originally Posted by GKK
Yes, I have 17x9.5 Reproduction ZO6 wheels with a 54mm offset and they fit Perfect on my previous 89 and current 91 Vette's.

The 54mm offset will position the wheels 2mm or .078 inch, Outwards which is not noticeable.
Thanks GKK, so a reduction in the offset projects the wheel outward.
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^^^^^^^Correct
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Originally Posted by taxbiz
Thanks GKK, so a reduction in the offset projects the wheel outward.
2mm is 1/8th of an inch- basically unnoticable.
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