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Dr Chill · 12-18-2014, 10:29 PM

Thinking if ordering a square setup for stock rims with pilot super sports for street use to preserve the trofeos for the track. I was wondering how rear fitment of front wheels (1/2" narrower with 15mm different offset) would look and whether they would have clearance issues.

Want the ability to rotate street tires.

CFD · 12-18-2014, 10:33 PM

I am running a spare set of fronts on the rear while I do some work to my rears, I'm lowered and have no problems.

Dr Chill · 12-19-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CFD

I am running a spare set of fronts on the rear while I do some work to my rears, I'm lowered and have no problems.

What do you mean you do some work to your rear?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-19-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Chill

Thinking if ordering a square setup for stock rims with pilot super sports for street use to preserve the trofeos for the track. I was wondering how rear fitment of front wheels (1/2" narrower with 15mm different offset) would look and whether they would have clearance issues.

Want the ability to rotate street tires.

Do you mean on a Z/28 car? if so i can get you a pic.

CFD · 12-19-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Chill

What do you mean you do some work to your rear?

I've made some cosmetic changes to my fronts, doing the same to the rear

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

Do you mean on a Z/28 car? if so i can get you a pic.

I may be wrong(wouldn't be the first time) but I think fitment is the same.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-19-2014, 03:54 PM

Rim size is not the same, IMO

CFD · 12-19-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

Rim size is not the same, IMO

Rim size is not the same but I think the offsets and chassis dimensions are so by putting fronts on the rear would have the same effect as doing it on an ss if I'm thinking right.

Dr Chill · 12-19-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

Do you mean on a Z/28 car? if so i can get you a pic.

Yes, on a Z/28. Please post a pic if you have one. Curious about caliper clearance and if they stick out noticeably.

reizuojio · 12-20-2014, 01:42 AM

Rim size is not the same but I think the offsets and chassis dimensions are so by putting fronts on the rear would have the same effect as doing it on an ss if I'm thinking right.

Dr Chill · 12-21-2014, 06:22 AM

According to a wheel fitment calculator online, front wheels used in the rear will have 21mm additional clearance on the inside and will stick out an additional 9 mm. Should be fine. Fronts are 11" wide with 11mm offset, rears are 11.5" with 26mm offset.

Skylane765 · 12-21-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Chill

Thinking if ordering a square setup for stock rims with pilot super sports for street use to preserve the trofeos for the track. I was wondering how rear fitment of front wheels (1/2" narrower with 15mm different offset) would look and whether they would have clearance issues.

Want the ability to rotate street tires.

Rears will not fit on the front!

rodknee · 12-21-2014, 03:11 PM

oops. reading comprehension owns me. move along, nothing to see here...

CFD · 12-21-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rodknee

umm, which is it?

CFD, you have picsof your car? Skylane you have pics of it not working?

the truth is out there...

A little confusion there, fronts will fit on rear, I think that's what the op is doing, not rears on the front.

Dr Chill · 12-21-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CFD

A little confusion there, fronts will fit on rear, I think that's what the op is doing, not rears on the front.

Correct, looking to use 11" fronts in the back.

12-18-2014, 10:29 PM	#1
Dr Chill Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: FL Posts: 158	Has anyone test fitted front wheels in back? Thinking if ordering a square setup for stock rims with pilot super sports for street use to preserve the trofeos for the track. I was wondering how rear fitment of front wheels (1/2" narrower with 15mm different offset) would look and whether they would have clearance issues. Want the ability to rotate street tires. __________________ 2015 Z/28 2020 Taycan 4S 2006 911 C4S Cab 2009 911 Turbo Cab

12-21-2014, 06:22 AM	#10
Dr Chill Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: FL Posts: 158	According to a wheel fitment calculator online, front wheels used in the rear will have 21mm additional clearance on the inside and will stick out an additional 9 mm. Should be fine. Fronts are 11" wide with 11mm offset, rears are 11.5" with 26mm offset. __________________ 2015 Z/28 2020 Taycan 4S 2006 911 C4S Cab 2009 911 Turbo Cab

12-21-2014, 03:11 PM	#12
rodknee amidst a mid-life crisis Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: new friggin york Posts: 64	oops. reading comprehension owns me. move along, nothing to see here... Last edited by rodknee; 12-21-2014 at 04:55 PM.

12-18-2014, 10:33 PM	#2
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I am running a spare set of fronts on the rear while I do some work to my rears, I'm lowered and have no problems.

12-19-2014, 03:54 PM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Rim size is not the same, IMO

12-20-2014, 01:42 AM	#9
reizuojio Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NY Posts: 2	Rim size is not the same but I think the offsets and chassis dimensions are so by putting fronts on the rear would have the same effect as doing it on an ss if I'm thinking right.