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SSmokinSS · 09-29-2016, 10:45 PM

I recently got a set of rear ZL1 replica 18x11's with 325/40R18 M&H Drag radials. I am running the stock 20" fronts with 285's.

I want to go with a semi skinny in the front and keep the stock look. I have seen an 18x8 ZL1 replica, but I'm sure they wont clear the brakes.

Any options out there?

miller8907 · 09-30-2016, 07:22 PM

You could get the 20x8 replica and run a narrower tire.

SSmokinSS · 10-12-2016, 09:24 PM

I'd like to go with an 18 to match the rear. Has anyone modded the 18x8 to clear the brembos?

macSS · 10-12-2016, 10:01 PM

As far as I remember the 18x8 from factory reproductions will clear the Brembos just like the rear

*mlee* · 10-12-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by macSS

As far as I remember the 18x8 from factory reproductions will clear the Brembos just like the rear

My 18 x 8 Welds just barely cleared and would rub on some turns and bumps.

SSmokinSS · 10-12-2016, 10:57 PM

I'm not super familiar with the offset, backspacing game.
The replicas I found that I like, come in 18x8 with either a 19mm or a 27mm offset.
The factory wheels are 20x10 with a 23mm offset.
With the wheel being 2 inches narrower, and the offset measured from center, will the 27mm give me more room than the factory rim?

*mlee* · 10-12-2016, 11:10 PM

With mine it was the offset... it was the wheel diameter of 18". Sort of depends on where the barrel of the wheel lips up to the center piece. Weld did it on the outside so the tires could be reverse mounted. This took up an inch of circumference where as the same size wheel in Forgeline fit perfectly due to the step up happening in the center of the wheel.

I'm sure someone has tried the 18" replicas and will chime in.

sef6 · 10-22-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SSmokinSS

I recently got a set of rear ZL1 replica 18x11's with 325/40R18 M&H Drag radials. I am running the stock 20" fronts with 285's.

I want to go with a semi skinny in the front and keep the stock look. I have seen an 18x8 ZL1 replica, but I'm sure they wont clear the brakes.

Any options out there?

Nice setup. What's offset on those 18x11 rear wheels? Thanks for the post.

wrtowman · 10-22-2016, 03:15 PM

Doug from FR said the 18x8 will clear the front Brembos as long as you do not have the skates on from the stock pads.

Protip: Pm him for pricing. It will be cheaper than ordering through the site.

wrtowman · 10-22-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sef6

Nice setup. What's offset on those 18x11 rear wheels? Thanks for the post.

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09-29-2016, 10:45 PM	#1
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	Drag setup (18") I recently got a set of rear ZL1 replica 18x11's with 325/40R18 M&H Drag radials. I am running the stock 20" fronts with 285's. I want to go with a semi skinny in the front and keep the stock look. I have seen an 18x8 ZL1 replica, but I'm sure they wont clear the brakes. Any options out there? __________________ BUILD THREAD

09-30-2016, 07:22 PM	#2
miller8907 Drives: 2014 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 621	You could get the 20x8 replica and run a narrower tire. __________________ 2014 1SS/RS LS3 AGP TT, Custom TSP Cam, 4L80E Swap 1/4 mile- 9.53 @ 145mph

10-12-2016, 09:24 PM	#3
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	I'd like to go with an 18 to match the rear. Has anyone modded the 18x8 to clear the brembos? __________________ BUILD THREAD

10-12-2016, 10:01 PM	#4
macSS Drives: 2012 SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 329	As far as I remember the 18x8 from factory reproductions will clear the Brembos just like the rear __________________ 2012 Ashen Grey LS3_ARH 1 7/8 Long tubes_Pypes Exhaust Axle Back_C.A.I._ Bo White Ported Throttle Body_Custom Black Anodized Fuel Rails_3:91 Rear ARP Stainless Bolts_MSD Wires_Elite Engineering Catch Can_MGW Flat Stick_Stewart Warner Pro Gauges_BMR Rear Suspension_ZL1 Rear Swaybar 427 HP To The Wheels_Tuned and Dyno'd by ECS

10-12-2016, 10:57 PM	#6
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	I'm not super familiar with the offset, backspacing game. The replicas I found that I like, come in 18x8 with either a 19mm or a 27mm offset. The factory wheels are 20x10 with a 23mm offset. With the wheel being 2 inches narrower, and the offset measured from center, will the 27mm give me more room than the factory rim? __________________ BUILD THREAD

10-12-2016, 11:10 PM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	With mine it was the offset... it was the wheel diameter of 18". Sort of depends on where the barrel of the wheel lips up to the center piece. Weld did it on the outside so the tires could be reverse mounted. This took up an inch of circumference where as the same size wheel in Forgeline fit perfectly due to the step up happening in the center of the wheel. I'm sure someone has tried the 18" replicas and will chime in. __________________

10-22-2016, 03:15 PM	#9
wrtowman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Warner Robins Ga Posts: 778	Doug from FR said the 18x8 will clear the front Brembos as long as you do not have the skates on from the stock pads. Protip: Pm him for pricing. It will be cheaper than ordering through the site. __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS A6 - Vengeance Racing built/tuned. 590RWHP/560RWTQ, ADM LSA Conversion, 2.5 Grip-Tec, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, FIC1000, VRPD2 Cam and LS3 Conversion with all the internal goodies, American Racing 1 7/8 Headers, no cats, SW Retro Cat Back, ADM Intake, AFCO HX, Varimax Pump, Rotofab Reservoir, B&M Transmission Cooler, VMAX TB, Elite Engineering CC, BMR LCAs, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, DSS 1000hp axles, ZL1 Bumper and Sideskirts, Night Owl Halos, Matte Black 20" Rohana RC-22 with 20x10-275s/20x11-315s, R1 Concept Premier Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hawk Ceramic Pads.