wheel size

[Z28_00]

I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the ADR Sterling wheels, they have them on ebay for $500 for a set of four 18x8.5. They are good looking wheels, but I was wondering how wide of a tire I could run on an 8.5 in. wide wheel. All the tire websites say you need a 9 to 10 inch wheel to run 275/40's, but there was a car in a magazine I was reading that was running a 275/40/18 on a 18x8 in. wheel. Is anyone running a 275/40 on a 8.5 in. or narrower wheel? The other thing I was wondering about, is that these wheels have a 38mm offset, most wheels I have seen for these cars have a 54-56mm offset. Is the width difference why these wheels have a different offset, or will they not fit right? I want them to be flush with the side of the car, not sticking out or tucked under. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Ryatt-Motion]

Just make sure the offset is right and designed for the Camaro or Vette. Yes you can fit the 275- 40- 18 under there. There are paople here using the Z06 wheels that are 18X9.5 and they fit. The most important factor is the offset.

[Casper97]

I would not trust half the stuff a mag says even though I still like to read them. I would be willing to bet you would need at least a 9 wide to run the 275s.