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    1. #1
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      20x10 1st gen offset

      will a 20x10 wheel for a Bmw with a 35+ offset work w/ fender lips rolled without wheel tubs on a 1st gen firebird? if so what tire? thanks!

      1967 Firebird 400 4 speed
      4 wheel c5zo6 brakes + hydroboost
      18"sterns wrapped in RE-11's


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      That is a 6.875" backspace on a 10" wheel, you need somthing more along the lines of a 5.5-5.75" backspace, so you'll need a spacer.

      As far as tire, a 285/30/20 is a safe way to go.

    3. #3
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      Remember a Firebird has a "Wide track" 1" wider rear then a Camaro. Since we normally set up Firebirds with 6.5" backspace, you are a maybe within a 1/8",
      Last edited by ProdigyCustoms; 01-03-2008 at 05:04 PM.

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      thanks so......since im looking for 20x10's on ebay under bmw wheels they are usually given in mm offsets what range should stay within? thanks guys
      1967 Firebird 400 4 speed
      4 wheel c5zo6 brakes + hydroboost
      18"sterns wrapped in RE-11's

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      Quote Originally Posted by LONE*STAR
      thanks so......since im looking for 20x10's on ebay under bmw wheels they are usually given in mm offsets what range should stay within? thanks guys
      1" = 25.4mm

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      Correct
      Last edited by ProdigyCustoms; 01-03-2008 at 05:04 PM.

    7. #7
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      so a +25 to +30 mm offset would be good on 20x10" rim?
      1967 Firebird 400 4 speed
      4 wheel c5zo6 brakes + hydroboost
      18"sterns wrapped in RE-11's

    8. #8
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      That should be very close. If you want to be completely safe you may want to measure you rear end axle flange to axle flange. Make sure nothing has been changed. It should be 61"

    9. #9
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms
      Remember a Firebird has a "Wide track" 1" wider rear then a Camaro. Since we normally set up Firebirds with 6.5" backspace, you are a maybe within a 1/8",
      Totally overlooked that, I read first gen, and immediately thought camaro. Good catch... like Frank says, your damn close then, but like he said, confirm your overall length first.




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