Maryland Speed

Go Back   The Z28 Forums > Tech Talk > 4th Gen LS1 (1998-2002) > Suspension
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2007, 04:59 PM
Digi_Max's Avatar
Z28.com-er
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tampa
Posts: 77
Camaro Z28 using 4 C5 Corvette rims sizes 18 x 9.5" on the front and rear Question?

A couple of years ago I purchased Qty. 4 used C5 Corvette chrome rims from someone I know and the rims sizes all turned out to be 18 X 9.5 for the front and rear for all 4 C5 Corvette chrome rims.
I want to sell the front 18 X 9.5 C5 rims and keep the rear rims. I don't want to be off set so what size of C5 Corvette rims would I need for the front of my car in order to have the best driving experience?
I've included a couple of photos for review of my Camaro 2000 Z28!!!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Camaro_1.JPG (67.9 KB, 50 views)
File Type: jpg Camaro__2.jpg (61.0 KB, 49 views)

Last edited by Digi_Max; 09-05-2007 at 05:14 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2007, 06:07 PM
Etown_RS's Avatar
Z28.com-er
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Posts: 3,743
Send a message via AIM to Etown_RS
Not sure about the back spacing, just wanted to say the car looks pretty good...are you thinking about lowering it?
__________________

KONI I Pro-Kit I 36/24mm sway barsI J&M Mounts I Spohn PHB IWonder Bar I SFC I LCARB I Custom LCAs I LS1/LT1 Disk Brakes
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2007, 08:25 PM
Digi_Max's Avatar
Z28.com-er
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tampa
Posts: 77
Quote:
Originally Posted by Etown_RS View Post
Not sure about the back spacing, just wanted to say the car looks pretty good...are you thinking about lowering it?

No, I tryed it before and it was a complete nightmare experience. I purchased the (EIBACH LOWERING SPRINGS SPORTLINES KIT) and it made the car way lower then what I ever expected it to.
Infact the toe in and out along with the caster and cam are non-adjustable to make the tires on the Camaro straight so that ended up creating a pre-mature wear on the tires.
I lost around $300.00 on lowering the car after I went back to my OEM springs to bring the car back to the correct stock height level. So no thanks on that.....

Last edited by Digi_Max; 09-05-2007 at 08:43 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 09-06-2007, 07:47 PM
Digi_Max's Avatar
Z28.com-er
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tampa
Posts: 77
I'm going to talk with the dealership over in the parts department or if need be directly to the Chevy corp. to get a good answer.
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 09-06-2007, 08:11 PM
Greg Norris's Avatar
Z28.com-er
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chucktown, SC
Posts: 10,748
Send a message via AIM to Greg Norris Send a message via MSN to Greg Norris Send a message via Yahoo to Greg Norris
first of all, those aren't OEM rims if they are only 9.5 wide,
secondly, the size of the rim isnt the main factor, what you need to look at is the overall height of the wheel, im runnin OEM C5 Z06 rims 17X9.5 with 275/40/zr17s up front and 18X11 with 295/35/zr18s in the rear. the overall height between the front and rear wheels is about the same.
ive also dropped the front 2".

if I were you, Id sell the fronts, and get 17s with a slightly taller sidewall height tire so that you are still keeping the car balanced front/rear.
__________________
CamaroQueen is a sweet lady and Warthog is a cool dude!

imports need turbos like old men need viagra, cause without it you couldnt perform
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gatorhead View Post
Can't replace the torque of the missing displacement. Its nice to rev but its nicer to move
I make so much torque I fart newtons.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0
Site and Contents Copyright © 2009-2010 Z28.com All Rights Reserved