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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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I Like To Put 12 Inc After Maerket Weels On Rear , Do They Stick Out A Lot If Yes , Is There Any Rear Panel Fleare That Can Be Put On Rear Panel


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I Like To Put 12 Inc After Maerket Weels On Rear , Do They Stick Out A Lot If Yes , Is There Any Rear Panel Fleare That Can Be Put On Rear Panel


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18x12 here with No tubbing, sticks out about 3/4 on an inch




They do make flares, they are 3/4 wider than stock, but they are a bitch to install


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Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
18x12 here with No tubbing, sticks out about 3/4 on an inch

They do make flares, they are 3/4 wider than stock, but they are a bitch to install
Actually I was wondering the same and it looks real good .. almost factory.
Are the pix of the vette with the new panels?

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ACP rear fender 3/4" wider then stock












18x13" rim with 335s on. also have 3/8" spacer and longer lug nuts too accomidatge the larger rim and tire



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ACP rear fender 3/4" wider then stock
18x13" rim with 335s on. also have 3/8" spacer and longer lug nuts too accomidatge the larger rim and tire
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Nice .. real nice .. I like it.. except for the spacer .. on no ..

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IMHO i'd say tub it.
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FWIW I dont recomend tubbing. the cars stability on high speed corners depends on many things. One is the cars track, or the distance between the center rear tires. The wider the track the more stable. The spacer put the wheels out 3/4". Yes there are other facters as well.

A 12" rim will fit with out the spacers or tub, but will rub the inner wheel well on a corner if the car is lowered. the 13" did not fit with out the spacer.

Wider tires are not always the best idea. Many ppl run with 315s in the rear and do just fine. Too wide a tire is not really a good idea for street use as you will feel all the cracks in the road.

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