Race Star Fitment - Page 2

WILWAXU · 05-23-2017, 02:10 PM

Yup.. don't think a 17 would work. This post http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=34 has pictures of a 18x4 space saver wheel on the front of my 1LE. It's tight.

Dubchitts · 05-23-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WILWAXU

Yup.. don't think a 17 would work. This post http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=34 has pictures of a 18x4 space saver wheel on the front of my 1LE. It's tight.

The difference would be the race stars were made for our cars and the big brakes vs the gto spares.
I would call race stars. The 92 bracket racer is what I inquired about, they assured me the 17X4.5 would clear the 6pistons. The recluse could be different. I hope not because I think those look awesome on the ops car

I know it won't be the same backspace/offset but I can mock up my rear wheels on the front to see if the inner diameter of the wheel would clear. If it does then it's a matter of will the spokes clear

WILWAXU · 05-23-2017, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubchitts

The difference would be the race stars were made for our cars and the big brakes vs the gto spares.
I would call race stars. The 92 bracket racer is what I inquired about, they assured me the 17X4.5 would clear the 6pistons. The recluse could be different. I hope not because I think those look awesome on the ops car

I know it won't be the same backspace/offset but I can mock up my rear wheels on the front to see if the inner diameter of the wheel would clear. If it does then it's a matter of will the spokes clear

My pictures were for information only.. that's my spare. Not a race setup

SGDM · 05-28-2017, 08:51 AM

The rear wheels, 10.5 x 17" arrived this week and here are pics of fitment. Everything clears and looks like plenty of room, tires will be mounted and I will get them on car ASAP.

SGDM · 05-28-2017, 09:01 AM

I reduced the weight by 102 lbs compared to the stock wheels and tires, hopefully good for a tenth! It has come down to weight reduction and contact patch at this point...

Dubchitts · 05-29-2017, 03:36 PM

I test fit my rear race stars on the front just to see if their 17" would clear the 6piston calipers. It appears they would work, but it's very close!!

These are my 17x9.5 with the lugnuts fully seated,but not torqued. I spun the wheels around as fast as i could and didnt hear any rubbing and i didnt see any scrapes on the inside of the wheel. As long as the spokes clear i would think the 17x4.5 will fit.

Twoblindsheep · 05-29-2017, 08:42 PM

youre awesome for trying it out.. my racestars was that close in the rear on my 5th gen.. i actually had to grind my calipers off a bit..

SGDM · 05-29-2017, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubchitts

I test fit my rear race stars on the front just to see if their 17" would clear the 6piston calipers. It appears they would work, but it's very close!!

These are my 17x9.5 with the lugnuts fully seated,but not torqued. I spun the wheels around as fast as i could and didnt hear any rubbing and i didnt see any scrapes on the inside of the wheel. As long as the spokes clear i would think the 17x4.5 will fit.

I wish you were closer, you could run over and we would throw em on. I talked in depth and detail with em prior to pulling the trigger. You will be good with the 4.5 x 17s.

Dubchitts · 05-29-2017, 09:51 PM

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I wish you were closer, you could run over and we would throw em on. I talked in depth and detail with em prior to pulling the trigger. You will be good with the 4.5 x 17s.

Yeah that would be cool! Maybe If I bring a jack and stands, another member that runs 131 motorsports park might let me do a quick test fit

I only know of one other member that runs there with that setup

But I really doubt it would be an issue I wouldn't think my calipers are wider than the standard brakes. Getting them balanced might be questionable tho!

Pro Stock John · 05-31-2017, 09:24 AM

What I do if I"m concerned if a wheel will rub, is put tape on the caliper first. Thick tape will protect it and will tear first.

SGDM · 05-31-2017, 10:15 PM

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What I do if I"m concerned if a wheel will rub, is put tape on the caliper first. Thick tape will protect it and will tear first.

Yes sir, good idea. Nothing a grinder and Krylon can't fix.

WILWAXU · 06-01-2017, 04:57 AM

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Yes sir, good idea. Nothing a grinder and Krylon can't fix.

Never done that before...

Dubchitts · 06-01-2017, 02:29 PM

When I get skinnies I want one of these as well, so I don't ding the paint in the calipers when installing the wheels.

https://zl1addons.com/collections/ac...nt=27721726721

SGDM · 06-01-2017, 09:49 PM

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When I get skinnies I want one of these as well, so I don't ding the paint in the calipers when installing the wheels.

https://zl1addons.com/collections/ac...nt=27721726721

Now that...is cool.

05-23-2017, 02:10 PM	#15
WILWAXU Drives: 2019 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 544 View My Garage	Yup.. don't think a 17 would work. This post http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=34 has pictures of a 18x4 space saver wheel on the front of my 1LE. It's tight. __________________ John Brown Instagram @wilwaxu Facebook @wilwaxu

05-28-2017, 08:51 AM	#18
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	Rear Race Star Wheels The rear wheels, 10.5 x 17" arrived this week and here are pics of fitment. Everything clears and looks like plenty of room, tires will be mounted and I will get them on car ASAP. Attached Images __________________ Who Dares...Wins

05-28-2017, 09:01 AM	#19
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	Wheel/Tire Weight I reduced the weight by 102 lbs compared to the stock wheels and tires, hopefully good for a tenth! It has come down to weight reduction and contact patch at this point... __________________ Who Dares...Wins

05-29-2017, 03:36 PM	#20
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	I test fit my rear race stars on the front just to see if their 17" would clear the 6piston calipers. It appears they would work, but it's very close!! These are my 17x9.5 with the lugnuts fully seated,but not torqued. I spun the wheels around as fast as i could and didnt hear any rubbing and i didnt see any scrapes on the inside of the wheel. As long as the spokes clear i would think the 17x4.5 will fit. Attached Images __________________ "Spitfire" 427ci 2017 Red Hot 2SS// 6 Piston Brembos//Adrenaline Red Interior, Knee Pads//M6//MRC Afe Air Filter//BMR MM010 Motor Mounts, Safety Loop//Custom OTR Intake//Flex Fuel Kit//Gforce 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft//GM 95mm TB//Katech Oil Pump, Piston Squirters//Kooks 1-7/8 LT//LT4 Fueling//Mighty Mouse Wild//Monster Clutch LT1-S Triple Disc//MSD 2-Step//Pray Performance Custom Spec Cam, Ported Holley Hi-Ram//Sikky 12" Shifter w OEM Knob Mod//Tick Level 1 Tr6060//Labor by Me//Tune By Pray Performance

05-31-2017, 09:24 AM	#24
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	What I do if I"m concerned if a wheel will rub, is put tape on the caliper first. Thick tape will protect it and will tear first. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-29-2017, 08:42 PM	#21
Twoblindsheep [COTW 1/6/14] Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB/STL Posts: 2,004	youre awesome for trying it out.. my racestars was that close in the rear on my 5th gen.. i actually had to grind my calipers off a bit..

06-01-2017, 02:29 PM	#27
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	When I get skinnies I want one of these as well, so I don't ding the paint in the calipers when installing the wheels. https://zl1addons.com/collections/ac...nt=27721726721 __________________ "Spitfire" 427ci 2017 Red Hot 2SS// 6 Piston Brembos//Adrenaline Red Interior, Knee Pads//M6//MRC Afe Air Filter//BMR MM010 Motor Mounts, Safety Loop//Custom OTR Intake//Flex Fuel Kit//Gforce 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft//GM 95mm TB//Katech Oil Pump, Piston Squirters//Kooks 1-7/8 LT//LT4 Fueling//Mighty Mouse Wild//Monster Clutch LT1-S Triple Disc//MSD 2-Step//Pray Performance Custom Spec Cam, Ported Holley Hi-Ram//Sikky 12" Shifter w OEM Knob Mod//Tick Level 1 Tr6060//Labor by Me//Tune By Pray Performance

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