16" 4th Gen Camaro Wheels on C5?
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16" 4th Gen Camaro Wheels on C5?
I know this has been discussed many times, but I am trying to see if anyone has had any luck with fitting them on the rear of their c5.
I bought a 16" drag pack with hoosiers from another guy on a c5 facebook page. He said they fit his car no problem. Well they ended up grinding like hell when I put them on, took them off, grinded the top of the a arm and knuckles down but still grinds. The guy told me to get a 1/8' so I did, and they dont grind but I noticed when I take a left turn the back left makes a noise.
Anyone have anything I can do or am I just SOL? I will try and get a picture up of the wheels and what they look like.
Thanks in Advance,
Amaan.
I bought a 16" drag pack with hoosiers from another guy on a c5 facebook page. He said they fit his car no problem. Well they ended up grinding like hell when I put them on, took them off, grinded the top of the a arm and knuckles down but still grinds. The guy told me to get a 1/8' so I did, and they dont grind but I noticed when I take a left turn the back left makes a noise.
Anyone have anything I can do or am I just SOL? I will try and get a picture up of the wheels and what they look like.
Thanks in Advance,
Amaan.
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Take a grinder and take some material off the top of the spindle.
Then they should fit just fine...
Then they should fit just fine...
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I don't recall ever touching the A arm to fit those wheels. Just the top of the spindle.
I did not use a spacer. Sorry, I have no pics of that setup. This was 8 years ago that I was using them.
I did not use a spacer. Sorry, I have no pics of that setup. This was 8 years ago that I was using them.
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1" rear spacers, no grinding needed
Quick update
Took a ride out to Rochester to pick up two 16" Firebird ABS wheels. I really don't plan on taking this car to the drag strip - but I guess if I ever get serious I can stick a drag radial on them.
1003162108 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
They fit without any modification - extremely close on the spindle but doesn't touch. The ball joint dust caps also cleared. Miles of room on the calipers. They look goofy.
1004161855 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Tiny sized tire (225/60/16) makes for a fun time on the street.
received_10103371545198348 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Took a ride out to Rochester to pick up two 16" Firebird ABS wheels. I really don't plan on taking this car to the drag strip - but I guess if I ever get serious I can stick a drag radial on them.
1003162108 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrThey fit without any modification - extremely close on the spindle but doesn't touch. The ball joint dust caps also cleared. Miles of room on the calipers. They look goofy.
1004161855 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrTiny sized tire (225/60/16) makes for a fun time on the street.
received_10103371545198348 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr