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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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So I bought a used set of wheels yesterday and will be ordering the 2" flared fenders on tuesday . My question is did I do my math correct. The wheels sIzes are as follows.

Front: 19x9.5"+57mm / 2" Deep Lip
Rear: 20x12.5"+53mm / 4" Deep Lip

I believe I would need a 1/4" spacer on the rear for the edge of the wheel to be flush with 2" flares.

My math show the rears will be 1.73 inches further out so with the 1/4 spacer this should give me the 2" out and clearance on the inside.

The fronts won't move much and I don't think that will be an issue. Please correct any of this if there is something off before Tuesday. Lol

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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks for the in put. I did use the calculator but I was using the coupe wheels not the Z-06 wheels. Oh well I guess when I get home from my work trip ill put the new wheels on and take some real life measurements to find out the exact spacer I need. I am sure you are close from using the Z-06 wheel I came up with the 3/4" also.
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