Simple C4 17X11 question
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by steve40th
50mm offset, 315's 17x11's, doesnt stick out because I narrowed the brake bracket, used a 87 spindle etc etc. This modification brings the tires in an additional 13 mm as the 87 spindle is 13 mm shorter than a 93.
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Perfect timing, I am in the process of shopping for my new wheels and tires. I have an 86 that I want to put 17 x 11's with 315/35/17 in the rear. If I am following this correctly, if I use the 50mm offsett (stock 96 GS coupe wheel ) I shouldnt stick out to much if at all. The flairs dont look right on the 86 with my style body moldings.
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Originally Posted by Tiggers
Perfect timing, I am in the process of shopping for my new wheels and tires. I have an 86 that I want to put 17 x 11's with 315/35/17 in the rear. If I am following this correctly, if I use the 50mm offsett (stock 96 GS coupe wheel ) I shouldnt stick out to much if at all. The flairs dont look right on the 86 with my style body moldings.
For an 86, you'll need to use a ZR1 offest - 38mm
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Originally Posted by TM-96CE
For an 86, you'll need to use a ZR1 offest - 38mm
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I thought the 84-87 off set was 38 front and 36 rear? so can I run zr1 17x11 wheels all the way around and not rub on my 86? how heavy are the zr1 wheels what other wheels will fit that are light?
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Originally Posted by steve40th
SO, on the 86, cant you just use the Grand SPort wheel with 50mm offset to get it to be flush?
Actual ZR1 rear rims are 36.5mm rear, which will bolt to 84-87 with no adapter, either in the front or the rear. You can run 11" all around, but I have heard of rubbing at lock in front. The actual ZR1 rim is lighter than the aftermarket AFS.
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Originally Posted by vader86
Nope.
Actual ZR1 rear rims are 36.5mm rear, which will bolt to 84-87 with no adapter, either in the front or the rear. You can run 11" all around, but I have heard of rubbing at lock in front. The actual ZR1 rim is lighter than the aftermarket AFS.
Actual ZR1 rear rims are 36.5mm rear, which will bolt to 84-87 with no adapter, either in the front or the rear. You can run 11" all around, but I have heard of rubbing at lock in front. The actual ZR1 rim is lighter than the aftermarket AFS.
Anyone with pics of a 84-87 with the ZR-1's with the 36.5mm offset?
I am sure this has been beat up heavily, but since this thread is going strong, hopefully someone will chime in with pics.
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