z28 wheel interchanges

[white95z]

Newbie here. I would like to replace my stock 1995 z28 wheels. So, what year z28 wheels, either before or after my year can interchange w/o problems?

[Injuneer]

You can use any 4th Gen (93-02) factory wheels, including those from both the Firebird and Camaro models. All V8 wheels were 16x8.0" 55mm offset, with a 5x4.75" (120.65mm) bolt circle. In addition the WS6 and SS coupes were equipped with 17x9.0" 50mm offset wheels, with the same bolt circle. They are all interchangeable.

There is one minor "problem". From 93-96 the rear axle hubs were larger than the front axle hubs. In late model year 96 or early model year 97, the diameter of the rear axle hubs was reduced to match the front axle hubs. As a result, if you pick up a set of 97 or newer factory wheels, you will have to lightly sand/grind the inside diameter of the hub holes in the rear wheels. Actually, you would do all 4 wheels, since that would allow you to rotate the wheels.

Note also that the C4-C6 Corvette wheels have the same bolt circle, and are interchangeable with the 4th Gen F-Bodys. Corvette wheels range from 17x8.5 to 17x11.0, and on up into 18" and 19" wheels. The offset on Corvette wheels tends to be larger than the F-Body wheels, meaning they may sit a bit deep in the wheel wells, and in some cases require adapters to prevent the inside edge of the tire from rubbing on the inner fender liner in the back.

I run Corvette ZR1 wheels with the "Grand Sport" offset:

17x9.5" 56mm front, with 275/40-17 tires
17x11.0" 50mm rear, with 315/35-17 tires

I have an FAQ that I manage on another website that will give you info regarding installing different wheels and tires on your 4th Gen. Go to the "stickies" at the top of this page:

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49

[Joe 1320]

And much of your choice depends on your goals. For what it's worth, the pic in my signature shows the 17x11 polished grandsports on the rear. Fronts are 17x9




Here are the anniversary Camaro 10 spoke in 17x9 on all four corners

[white95z]

wheels

Thanks, this was one of the best responses I ever received on a question asked.

[1slo_camaro]

hey fred did you have to run any spacers on the back for 315??

[Injuneer]

No spacers required for the 17x11's. You may have to hammer the inner fenders a bit, and cut the projecting edge off the jounce bumper bracket, so is doesn't catch the inside of the rim when you jack the car and the axle drops. I also had to readjust the centering of the body over the rear axle using an adjustable panhard rod, or the body would torque sideways enough on really hard shifts to hit the sidewall of the tire. Some people have managed to bolt them on without any of those problems.

Its all covered in the FAQ that I linked, with photos.

[msfyter]

Z06's here 17"x9.5" fronts w/275's
18"x10.5" rears w/295s