20x9 on the front?

[jrock]

Hey, I'm about to pull the trigger on some rims, and I just want to make sure before I do. I'm not an expert so..... I can put 20x9 rims on the front (they don't make the 20x8 for the ones i'm getting) with no problems right?

Also, I want the Toyo Proxes 4 tires. Anybody had them a while? They last significantly longer than the Pirellis?

[blazzin1]

There are many 20x9 wheels that will fit on the front.....and there are many that won't!!! It depends on the offset/backspacing, and mounting pad height. If you give us more information about the wheels, we might be able to help you a little more.

[Sir Nuke]

this is very true.....I'm running the 9's all the way arouind with 275/40's.....I'm running the STOCK Factory wheels.....and they fit GREAT. With the factory 9's (REARS) the offset is a +40....and although there is no rubbing, lock to lock, with the 275's, the clearance is fairly close to the spring pearchs. There is about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch clearance. So if you get a wheel with MORE offset.....ya need to be real careful.

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

this is very true.....I'm running the 9's all the way arouind with 275/40's.....I'm running the STOCK Factory wheels.....and they fit GREAT. With the factory 9's (REARS) the offset is a +40....and although there is no rubbing, lock to lock, with the 275's, the clearance is fairly close to the spring pearchs. There is about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch clearance. So if you get a wheel with LESS offset.....ya need to be real careful.

SHOULD YOU HAVE SAID BIGGER OFFSET ???

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by oldfriend

SHOULD YOU HAVE SAID BIGGER OFFSET ???

CRAP......I shouldn't be trying to help this early in tghe morning before I have my COFFEE!!! LOL


FIXED IT!!

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

NO.....I said if he gets a wheel with LESS or smaller number.....he will need to be REAL CAREFUL as it will pull the wheel/tire INTO the car, meaning the wil be CLOSER to the spring pearch.

Isn't it that the smaller the offset the more the wheels is pushed out , and the bigger the offset the wheels is more into the car center ?Dragoneye [ POSTED BY YOURSELF ]has a explanation that seems to clear this issue

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Isn't it that the smaller the offset the more the wheels is pushed out , and the bigger the offset the wheels is more into the car center ?Dragoneye has a explanation that seems to clear this issue

ACTULLY the explanation you are refering to at the top of the forun in the stickies.....I wrote or at least put togeather for the site.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111604

you need to remember there is both + AND - numbers or offsets.

and I apoplgize.....you are CORRECT......I should be trying to think this hard this early in the morning!! lol I went and corrected my post.....thanks for bringing that to my attention.......its all about working togeather.

[oldfriend]

No problem man , that's my stubbornness at it's best . On the other hand you were the one that explain to me some time ago how that works , elephant memory never let it go .

[Group-A Wheels]

Originally Posted by jrock

Hey, I'm about to pull the trigger on some rims, and I just want to make sure before I do. I'm not an expert so..... I can put 20x9 rims on the front (they don't make the 20x8 for the ones i'm getting) with no problems right?

Also, I want the Toyo Proxes 4 tires. Anybody had them a while? They last significantly longer than the Pirellis?

The 9 on the front is a "no brainer" assuming it is at the correct offset. Scarallo Motorsport wheel makes a 20x10 for the front with a 20x11 for the rear that fits even better then the factory ZL1 setup.

If you go with the Proxes 4 you will absolutely love them. We just finished doing some testing with them on our own Camaro and they absolutley great. Great hook, very quiet, and great in the rain.

[Speed Depot]

Originally Posted by jrock

Hey, I'm about to pull the trigger on some rims, and I just want to make sure before I do. I'm not an expert so..... I can put 20x9 rims on the front (they don't make the 20x8 for the ones i'm getting) with no problems right?

Also, I want the Toyo Proxes 4 tires. Anybody had them a while? They last significantly longer than the Pirellis?

A 20x9.0 is no problem as long as the wheels has the right offsets. What wheels are you getting?