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17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Yes, 275/40. Fronts are 245/45. No struts, coilovers. -
17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
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17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
This is exactly what I was afraid of. I had my wheels made by American Racing and they will do any backspace and bolt pattern so I bought a Wheel Fit Tool and used the Marugen flares and found 5" BS was perfect, which is -6 offset (on a 17 x 9.5 wheel). WAY different. The fronts are 17 x 9 and 0 offset. They could use about another 1/4" of poke though. Tires are Conti DWS, 245 and 275. I'll post a pic with everything mounted and on the ground next week, the flares were just painted and have yet to re installed. The attached pics don't do the fit justice. -
Wheel Show! Post your pics of you wheels
str8pipez replied to k3werra's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Wheels came in today, but they are satin instead of gloss black. Not sure if I'll keep them satin or send black for a coat of gloss clear. Anyway the fronts are 17x 9, rear 17x9.5, Conti Extreme DWS 245 and 275. Tires will be mounted next week as I'll be out of town after tomorrow. -
Wheel Show! Post your pics of you wheels
str8pipez replied to k3werra's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
These could be an option. American Racing VN477. I have set due to arrive on Monday (3/28/16) that I had done in gloss black powder. Mine are 17x9 and 17x9.5. I'll post a pic tomorrow. Check the backspace options. LOTS and they go up to 11" wide. http://www.customwheelsexpress.com/custom-wheels-by-brand-american-racing-vintage-pc-american-racing-vn477-polished-custom-wheels-rims-p-2392.html -
Hawks Motor & Trans Mounts - Install with Pics!
str8pipez replied to MECH-E's topic in Gen III & IV Chevy V8Z Tech Board
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willwood brake pedal assembly
str8pipez replied to dippowit-z-'s topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
NVM, you said brake. -
willwood brake pedal assembly
str8pipez replied to dippowit-z-'s topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Scroll down a few post. This might help you. https://www.facebook.com/hokeperformance/ -
15x8 ET0 ..... let show me!
str8pipez replied to Lalli SBF's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
+15 fits with coils. -
17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
The wheels I'm using are not quite 5 spokes. Attached is the first sneak peek of my render, showing a corner of the wheel. -
17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
About 1.5" at the top of the fender. -
17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
I'd be interested to know what the final offset was for this: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/122385-275s-in-240z-factory-well-mission-accomplished/ How he got it in there is a real trick. -
17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
I'm using the same tires. 245 front on 9" wheel, 275 rear on 9.5" wheel. I have the rear tire mocked up with 5.25" backspace (which works out to -2mm which seems weird) and I like the look. I'm trying to keep the rubber inside the flares. Clearance on the inside is better than it appears in the photos. I was going to go with -13 in the front but that may change. What are you guys doing for wheels? I'm using an American Racing custom built. These are also Marugen flares from RHDJapan. -
17x9.5 -20 w/ 275/40 or 45
str8pipez replied to JoeK's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Any further discovery JoeK? I'm in the middle of trying to figure this out with Marugen flares. Everyone says 275's fit fine in the rear, which I bought) but at 4.5" BS they barely fit flush. I'm using the Wheel Fit tool to simulate wheels which I have yet to purchase. I also have T3 coilovers.