Metal Wulf

I'll be running 285s on 18x9.5 wheels.

Thanks :cheers:

Chris@VetteFinders

I would certainly think so. Vansteel sells them.

turtlevette

maybe not. what is the backset on the wheels?

Metal Wulf

I was told they're the same backspace as OEM Z06 wheels, but I can't verify that for sure. I'll probably need 2.5-3" adapters.

Zack Wenning

I didn't need them on mine, I just had to move the parking brake bracket. I would assume that you wouldnt need them either if you are running a wheel/spacer with similar backspacing etc.

Metal Wulf

That's what I was thinking, I know 275 will work, but I wasn't sure about 285... maybe I'll just need a slightly bigger adapter to push it out a tad more. :thumbs:

Zack Wenning

I think that the 285's would work, but I can't measure the clearance for you becuase I dont have the T/A's on my car now, as I am currently rebuilding the rear suspension.
VB&P will be willing to work with you if you get a set of their adaptors and something doesn't work. I exchanged my first set of adaptors to get ones that fit a little better, all it costed was a couple bucks shipping.

burners

They should fit if you fiddle with the wheel offset and/or spacers. I have 295's on the rear with stock wheels and I am just running a 5/32" spacer to clear the e-brake bracket.

MN-Brent

What kind of rims are you thinking about?

Metal Wulf

Silver Z06 repros :thumbs:



17x8.5" front and 18x9.5" rear.


[Modified by Metal_Wulf, 1:27 PM 3/6/2003]

MN-Brent

Wulf
Ive been looking at them too. Im thinking Chromies :)

17x8.5 front with 255/50R17 = 27 inch height (Potenza RE730s)
2.5inch spacer

18x9.5 rear with 285/40R18 = 27 inch height (Dunlop sport 9000s)
3 inch spacer -maybe not sure

I havent found matching tires that fit both sizes yet.

Is this what you were thinking along the lines of for sizes?

EDIT: I think if you move the Ebrake bracket, you can get 4-4.5 inch backspace which will help to keep the 9.5 inch rim to only 1 inch of further protrusion out of the fender well from stock set-up. Should look excellent.

I have to wait for the wife to graduate this summer before I can do anything. It may not be until next summer. It would be cool to see the Z06's done to see how the fitment works. Lots of $$$$

Best Regards, Brent....


[Modified by MN-Brent, 9:14 PM 3/6/2003]

Metal Wulf

For the front I'm looking for a 245, and 285 rear. I haven't done much looking around at tires but i know I can get Yokohama AVS Sport's in 245/45/17 and 285/35/18 and they're really close :thumbs:

Ryan77

I don't think you'll need them, but it'll be close. I plan on using offset T/A's just to be sure that the 17"x9.5" wheels I'll be using will fit. I'm going to run a 4.75" backspace. Check out my thread from a few weeks ago:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=498163





[Modified by Ryan77, 5:24 PM 3/7/2003]