loopy

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Hi, looking at ridler 675 wheel 17 x 9.5 5.05" Backspace. -5 offset.
Ive given up trying to find wide 15" to match my 15"x8" 675's but can get a 17 x 9.5, ( intending to run 275 40 17 tires ).


I know a 0 offset 17x9.5 works but cant get that so wondering if a -5 will still fit.


http://www.wheelsforless.com/R675-7961S


Car is 83 Camaro standard drum brake rear end.


Thanks

loopy

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umm anybody?

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It will be close. Worst case a small amount of grinding on the tie rod end or a small factory 6mm spacer will do.

RamIt

+5mm on my car would be a problem hitting the tierod.
-5mm should have no issues other than possible rear guard issues if the differential is not centered.

loopy

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Thanks for the replies guys


I was having heaps of trouble getting suitable wheels here in New Zealand as 5 x 4'75 is a fairly rare pattern and isn't well supported by the importers.
I cant use my existing rims (ridler 675) for wide tyres as they will stick out past the guard and will fail inspection.


I'll go ahead and buy them and if I have diff centering issues i'll just get an adjustable panhard bar.


Cheers

RamIt

This is zero offset 17x9.5 275/40/17

loopy

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Wow that's really close. So with a -5mm I assume mine will stick out 5mm more than that.
I guess I can hide that with a little negative camber until I get my brake upgrade, or alternatively keep my 15's at the front until front brakes are sorted. The 17's and 15's will have the same diameter so should work ok


Do you have a rear photo you can post Ramit?


Thanks for your help mate

RamIt

Here goes the rear.

I measured the clearance with a level.
2mm F and 8mm R to the fattest portion of the sidewall. 277mm wide tires.
The tires do not rub anywhere except full lock on the frame/swaybar.
Go Shane Van Gisbergen!

loopy

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Thanks heaps man.


I'm quite fond of the old school style of the 675 Ridlers.





They look good on the car and they are CHEAP @ $144 each + freight.









I figure a bit of -ve camber will take care of the front ( if not I can chuck the 15's back on for inspections).


The rears give me 3mm leeway so all good there.


I really appreciate you taking the time to do that......thanks!



Yeah he's a keeper!!


ummmm Go Scott Dixon!!!!

ronchic

nice wheels,just got a set of polished 675,s for my bird

loopy

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Hi Ron


I like em, old school styles really suit third gens IMO


Got any pics?

z28_AJ

I have 18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the back. Both zero offset. Ridler 695 I believe.

loopy

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Nice looking car mate!

randipm

Nice. I just ordered my matte black 695's from http://4wheelonline.com/Ridler_Wheels.169954. I also like old school style rims so I decided to get the Ridler's and their price really fits my budget.

loopy

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They are definitely a good deal and a great looking wheel.

I went with polished but unfortunately due to NZ laws regarding tires outside of guards I can't use 9.5" wide at the front. Going to have to go with 8"