Is this a vette thing??
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Is this a vette thing??
I have a stock 1984 vette w/ stock tires & rims but the pass. side seems to be kicked in about 2in, it's not a bent frame, the car was never hit. the wheel just seems to be moved over to one side . Is this norm? People that i have talked to say it is. (true or not)? Any help ? 
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not really a problem!
Originally Posted by Rich & Lisa_84
We have two 84's and this is not a problem with ours. You might want to get a garage to look at it or atleast get a 4 wheel alignment done. 
p.s. what year are the saw blades on your car, i love the way they look and would like to get a set but not sure what year would fit my car.
Thanks Dave
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I think this is common. At least what I have seen here on the forum, but it seems no one notices it until they put on 17x11. Then when the left side sticks out an inch or so and the right is in a little bit they notice. Does it mean nothing is wrong? I don't know, but I know people were calling it normal with zr1 wheels.
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Thanks USAsOnlyWay
Originally Posted by USAsOnlyWay
I think this is common. At least what I have seen here on the forum, but it seems no one notices it until they put on 17x11. Then when the left side sticks out an inch or so and the right is in a little bit they notice. Does it mean nothing is wrong? I don't know, but I know people were calling it normal with zr1 wheels.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Originally Posted by CHBING76
No, (rear) one wheels seem to stick out more on one side then the other
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First thing you want to do is pull the wheel that is odd and one that isn't and measure the backspacing on both, maybe one is different. Second, pick a fixed point on the rear suspension and measure from there to the outside face of the wheels on that axle, see if there is a difference.
Usually this is a problem with the way the body sits on the chassis, but I've never seen or heard of it being off 2".
Usually this is a problem with the way the body sits on the chassis, but I've never seen or heard of it being off 2".
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Originally Posted by CHBING76
No, (rear) one wheels seem to stick out more on one side then the other
Well, that's sort of what I meant, It could be the body panel is off.
Follow some of the measuring suggestions in the posts about
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From: Severna Park MD
Originally Posted by 84whitevette
I have a similar problem, but with front passenger wheel. It seems to stick out a little more than the other side. I have heard that it is a common problem.
