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NH-SS · 05-19-2012, 05:39 AM

I have a plan to move the OEM rear 20 x 9s with 275s to the front and have the front 20 x 8s widened to 11" and mount those to the rear with 305s or 315s. Will I have any clearance issues front or rear running stock hieght ?

Sir Nuke · 05-19-2012, 08:02 AM

no....none what so ever......there are a lot of us that are running the stock REARS (20 x 9's) with 275/40's on the front.....even having lowered the car with springs the standard 1".

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NH-SS · 05-19-2012, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the info !! .. I have read that a spacer may be needed for this swap ? Also,.When I send the 8" wheels out to be widened to 11" is there a backspace dimension I should ask for ?

Sir Nuke · 05-19-2012, 12:12 PM

as far as running the REARS on the Front.....you will NOT need a spacer. I have that combo on the front now for nearly a year....no issues at all.

as far as widening your fronts. you need to try to get a hold of one of that guys that has actually done that already and they can clue you in about the backspacing/offset you would need.

although he has aftermarket wheels send FEN a PM.....he is running 11.5" wheels and a 1.5" drop. I"m sure he can stear you in the right direction.

mrdth · 05-28-2012, 04:21 PM

I don't know about not needing a spacer when moving the 9" rears up front. I just did it and the tire is a little too close to the strut than I like.

Sir Nuke · 05-28-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mrdth

I don't know about not needing a spacer when moving the 9" rears up front. I just did it and the tire is a little too close to the strut than I like.

it may be close, but it doesn't rub, on stock struts there is about 3/8" clearance......which is plenty of room. there are some of us that have been running that combo for more than a year with no issues at all. Some of us are even lowered.

LS Bob · 05-28-2012, 05:27 PM

Since you guys have actually been down this road, who can I trust to widen my wheels without weakening them?

Sir Nuke · 05-28-2012, 05:34 PM

Bob, there are few threads out there where the guys did widened their wheels, here is a bunch of them, those guys might be able to point you in the right direction. check out these threads.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/search...rchid=14898790

LS Bob · 05-28-2012, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the feedback

mrdth · 05-28-2012, 08:32 PM

I used WeldCraft to widen a rear set from 9 - 10.5". Could not be more happy, they did a great job.

mrdth · 05-28-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

it may be close, but it doesn't rub, on stock struts there is about 3/8" clearance......which is plenty of room. there are some of us that have been running that combo for more than a year with no issues at all. Some of us are even lowered.

The weird thing is on the drivers side I do have the 3/8" like you said but on the passenger side its much closer. I need to find out if there's a better strut than the oem that will create more clearance with the tires and provide better performance.

05-19-2012, 05:39 AM	#1
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	Clearance Issues ? I have a plan to move the OEM rear 20 x 9s with 275s to the front and have the front 20 x 8s widened to 11" and mount those to the rear with 305s or 315s. Will I have any clearance issues front or rear running stock hieght ?

05-19-2012, 08:02 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	no....none what so ever......there are a lot of us that are running the stock REARS (20 x 9's) with 275/40's on the front.....even having lowered the car with springs the standard 1". oh and BTW.......CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

05-19-2012, 12:12 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	as far as running the REARS on the Front.....you will NOT need a spacer. I have that combo on the front now for nearly a year....no issues at all. as far as widening your fronts. you need to try to get a hold of one of that guys that has actually done that already and they can clue you in about the backspacing/offset you would need. although he has aftermarket wheels send FEN a PM.....he is running 11.5" wheels and a 1.5" drop. I"m sure he can stear you in the right direction. __________________

05-28-2012, 04:21 PM	#5
mrdth Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Millville, MA Posts: 148	I don't know about not needing a spacer when moving the 9" rears up front. I just did it and the tire is a little too close to the strut than I like. __________________ TVS 2300 3.4 pulley, OD Rear Cog Drive JRE Forged L99, LS3 Valvetrain JRE Rough Idle Blower Cam Dynatech Ceramic Coated LT Headers Magnaflow 3" Competition Cat BacK CAI Cold Air Intake RX Catch Can Pfadt Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Cradle Bushings Built And Tuned By Jannetty Racing Enterprises

05-28-2012, 05:34 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	Bob, there are few threads out there where the guys did widened their wheels, here is a bunch of them, those guys might be able to point you in the right direction. check out these threads. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/search...rchid=14898790 __________________

05-19-2012, 09:22 AM	#3
NH-SS Drives: 2010 SS2,6M Join Date: May 2012 Location: NH Posts: 80	Thanks for the info !! .. I have read that a spacer may be needed for this swap ? Also,.When I send the 8" wheels out to be widened to 11" is there a backspace dimension I should ask for ?

05-28-2012, 05:27 PM	#7
LS Bob Drives: SS/RS SIM M6 WHIPPLE MAGNAFLOW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boulder City, NV Posts: 17	Since you guys have actually been down this road, who can I trust to widen my wheels without weakening them?

05-28-2012, 05:44 PM	#9
LS Bob Drives: SS/RS SIM M6 WHIPPLE MAGNAFLOW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boulder City, NV Posts: 17	Thanks for the feedback

05-28-2012, 08:32 PM	#10
mrdth Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Millville, MA Posts: 148	I used WeldCraft to widen a rear set from 9 - 10.5". Could not be more happy, they did a great job. __________________ TVS 2300 3.4 pulley, OD Rear Cog Drive JRE Forged L99, LS3 Valvetrain JRE Rough Idle Blower Cam Dynatech Ceramic Coated LT Headers Magnaflow 3" Competition Cat BacK CAI Cold Air Intake RX Catch Can Pfadt Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Cradle Bushings Built And Tuned By Jannetty Racing Enterprises