Wrong bolt pattern and offset. Depending on what year Firebird, they may not fit it either. The bolt pattern should be the same, but the offsets will likely be very different. In some cases you can use spacers to get the Vette rims to fit.
Wrong bolt pattern and offset. Depending on what year Firebird, they may not fit it either. The bolt pattern should be the same, but the offsets will likely be very different. In some cases you can use spacers to get the Vette rims to fit.
Its one of the newer firebirds iv seen a few of them running around with the vett rims on it. there the nice 5 spoke rims with the corvette logo in the middel.
There are many different types of "new" Corvette wheels. What are they from? Most C6 wheels should fit on a 4th Gen Firebird ('93-02) - but some may require spacers to fit properly.
19 mm socket (6 sided socket preffered over 12 sided sockets) 3/4" will work in a pinch.
12 mm X 1.5 pitch commonly marketed as M12X1.5 - Recommend a "Bulge Cone Seat" style lug nut.
Wheel Fitments
The numbers in the columns are as follows:
WIDTH ..... OFFSET ......... WIDTH OF TIRE
Front and Rear
7.0" ..... +35 to +40 mm .... 215, 225, 235 7.5" ..... +35 to +45 mm .... 215, 225, 235 8.0" ..... +38 to +55 mm .... 225, 235, 245 8.5" ..... +38 to +45 mm .... 235, 245, 255 9.0" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275 9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275, 285 10.0" ... +38 to +48 mm .... 265, 275, 285
REAR Only
10.0" ... +38 to +54 mm .... 275, 285, 295 10.5" ... +38 to +50 mm .... 285, 295, 305, 315 11.0" ... +45 to +56 mm .... 305, 315, 335
Z06 Corvette Replicas:
17"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm no problems. 275/40R17.
18"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm 275/35R18 or 285/35R18.
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm. Higher than 53 mm will require the BFH mod. 285/35R18s thru 315/30R18. Over 295 may require rolling the fenderlip and will need the BFH. +58 mm is the typical available offset for the Z06 replica, which will require a little BFH and/or a small spacer.
Y2k Corvette Replicas:
17"x8.5" +56 mm
17"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm
18"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm
17"x11" Wheels
ZR-1 Style for Camaro +50 mm (Known as Grand Sport offset) ZR-1 Style fo Firebird +36 or +50 mm The wheel well on the "bird" is a little wider.
American Racing TT-2's +45 mm
With 17"x11"s there is always a possibility of needing the BFH and/or fender rolling mods with 315s. If lowered, an Adjustable Panhard Bar becomes a virtual necessity. Some have used the +38 offsets with an 11" wheel but it does stick outside the fender and is definitly not recommended on lowered vehicles. +50 and +56 are the two most common. +50 is the better fit (for the ZR-1 replica).
There are many different types of "new" Corvette wheels. What are they from? Most C6 wheels should fit on a 4th Gen Firebird ('93-02) - but some may require spacers to fit properly.
F4 Camaro & Firebird Fitments
There the C7 actuley i looked at one of the newer corvettes today and there the exact same thing. there off your plaine jane corvette but hell if they dont fit ill sure get my moneys worth out of them.
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08:18 PM
Formula88 Member
Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
Originally posted by pontiackid86: There the C7 actuley i looked at one of the newer corvettes today and there the exact same thing. there off your plaine jane corvette but hell if they dont fit ill sure get my moneys worth out of them.
Well, you should sell those on eBay for a fortune, then. C7 wheels are incredibly rare, since the 7th generation Vette hasn't come out yet.
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GT2efiero Member
Posts: 285 From: Minneapolis, MN, USA Registered: Jan 2007
Those are chrome C6 wheels. They also had a 10 spoke design. The C6 Z06 has it's own style wheel, and the ZR1 does, too. So there are several possibilities for any given year.
They can fit, but it takes a LOT of work. I don't really think its worth it unless you have modified spindles to accept a Corvette bearing.
I second Formula88's request. I would like to see how you adapted to the Corvette bolt pattern. If it's an 88 you can redrill the front hubs, but the rears take more effort.
A concentric hub! Why didn't I think of that? And why is no one selling those? I would love to upgrade to the Corvette bolt pattern...much better selection of wheels.
Yep I have ones just like it on my C4 they would look good on the Fiero but you would need bigger brakes or it would look silly.
