Wheel Offset

gusbustamantejr · 04-10-2003, 02:26 AM

I just got some Eagle Alloy Cobra R knockoffs, polished. They are all 17x9. I mounted 255\40R17 all around. The fronts stick out about a 1/2 inch from the wheel wells, and the backs tuck in with room to spare. Should I just put spacers in the back to bring them out, or change the fronts? I like the tough look of a wider footprint.

Also, what kit should I use to lower the car about 1.5 inches?

Thanks

Gus

JUDE · 04-11-2003, 02:10 AM

Keep the front the way they are. Don't put spacers, just put some 275s in the back.

gusbustamantejr · 04-11-2003, 03:08 AM

Thought about that, but the wheels are visibly inside the fronts. Needs spacers AND 275's!

JUDE · 04-11-2003, 04:16 PM

How wide are the Corvette's rear?

Tangerine GT · 04-13-2003, 10:24 PM

hey dude i have the exact same wheels. what center caps are you using? i wanted some different ones or possibly some stickers to put over the eagle stick any ideas where i could find them?

gusbustamantejr · 04-13-2003, 11:04 PM

I have the Eagle Alloy cap on there. I may order some caps from MustangsUnlimited or some other catalog. Its not a big deal, but the offset is. What are you doing about the offset?

JUDE · 04-18-2003, 12:18 AM

Gus, the best way to fix the offset is to get another car.

gusbustamantejr · 04-18-2003, 03:03 AM

I used a universal spacer on the back which is about 3/8 inch, very small, but it helped.

Jude.....

MY OTHER CAR IS A VETTE

ianmgt50 · 05-16-2003, 04:07 PM

I have a 94 gt with the same wheels and same wheels and 255\40s i hade the same problem and i got half inch wheel spacers it helped alot, they only cost about 15$ but my lug nuts are now holding about three threads, so any larger wheel spacers are around 150.00 because they have larger studs on them.

ianmgt50 · 05-16-2003, 04:08 PM

do you have alot of bump steer problems