17x9.5/11 combo.

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NORCAL SS

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My 18 year old nephew just got his typhoon he spent the last 3 years saving up for (neighbors) and i want to get him a tire set up that will finish it off.

Im looking to do a 17x9.5/11 combo on a truck

im reading and just want to get it right.

front
rear 17x9.5 56mm offset
rear 17x11 50mm offset

275 40 17/315 35 17 rear
 
Sy-1177

Sy-1177

Turbo Inside
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

NORCAL SS said:
My 18 year old nephew just got his typhoon he spent the last 3 years saving up for (neighbors) and i want to get him a tire set up that will finish it off.

Im looking to do a 17x9.5/11 combo on a truck

im reading and just want to get it right.

front
rear 17x9.5 56mm offset
rear 17x11 50mm offset

275 40 17/315 35 17 rear
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You got it! :tup:
 
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NORCAL SS

New member
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

right on and is there a combo where we can fit a 325 or 335 or even 345 in the rear. Just a big fat rear tire and doesnt scrape.
 
Sy-1177

Sy-1177

Turbo Inside
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

NORCAL SS said:
right on and is there a combo where we can fit a 325 or 335 or even 345 in the rear. Just a big fat rear tire and doesnt scrape.
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Guys have gone bigger than 315's. It seems they are usually a wider, 18" rims though. I have seen guys use a 325 or 335 (can't remember which) sized tire on a 17x11 rim, but you may get a little sidewall buldge.
 
WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

A very nice gesture on your part! I love the stories of young people getting rewarded for working hard :tup:


NORCAL SS said:
My 18 year old nephew just got his typhoon he spent the last 3 years saving up for (neighbors) and i want to get him a tire set up that will finish it off.

Im looking to do a 17x9.5/11 combo on a truck

im reading and just want to get it right.

front
rear 17x9.5 56mm offset
rear 17x11 50mm offset

275 40 17/315 35 17 rear
Click to expand...
 
G

GM TURBO

Sell Out
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

He is, Daron. Also TBSSOwners.com. Good guy to deal with, even if he is from San Francisco.
 
Daron

Daron

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And to add something constructive here... I have been running 1990 17x11 ZR1 rears on my sy forever. .


Daron
 
Ty0279

Ty0279

Historically Significant
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

NORCAL SS said:
My 18 year old nephew just got his typhoon he spent the last 3 years saving up for (neighbors) and i want to get him a tire set up that will finish it off.

Im looking to do a 17x9.5/11 combo on a truck

im reading and just want to get it right.

front
rear 17x9.5 56mm offset
rear 17x11 50mm offset

275 40 17/315 35 17 rear
Click to expand...

Ideally, for the rear 17x11 wheels, a 36mm offset (or even a little lower) bolts right on without any need for spacers.

50mm offset in the back without spacers looks silly because the wheels are tucked in too far. :2cents:
 
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NORCAL SS

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Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

dont forget about ctsvowners.com

also ive decided to pick up a typhoon now put up a wanted add.
 
Sy-1177

Sy-1177

Turbo Inside
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

RealFastV6 said:
Edit: Mine are 50mm.
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I've ran both 50mm and 36 mm on mine without spacers. I guess it depends on the "look" your going for. With the 50 mm, the wheels were almost flush with the cladding. With the 36mm, the wheels stuck out of the cladding just a tiny bit. The 36mm did look more aggressive though.
 
InvisiBill

InvisiBill

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Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

Sy-1177 said:
NORCAL SS said:
Im looking to do a 17x9.5/11 combo on a truck

im reading and just want to get it right.

front
rear 17x9.5 56mm offset
rear 17x11 50mm offset

275 40 17/315 35 17 rear
Click to expand...
You got it! :tup:
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Great info for people looking to do Corvette wheel swaps.


Sy-1177 said:
I've ran both 50mm and 36 mm on mine without spacers. I guess it depends on the "look" your going for. With the 50 mm, the wheels were almost flush with the cladding. With the 36mm, the wheels stuck out of the cladding just a tiny bit. The 36mm did look more aggressive though.
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I've been looking at the 9.5/11" ZR1 wheels lately, and just wanted to point out that the 11" rears with 50mm offset will stick out 1mm further than the stock wheels. The 36mm offset will stick out 15mm (about 9/16") beyond where the stockers sit.

http://www.sytyarchives.com/howto/viewarticle.php?article_name=wheel_tech.php&dir=exterior

Go with whatever look you prefer, but the 50mm ones are what you want to match the stock appearance.
 
91SYRob

91SYRob

New member
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

Awesome info for a newbie SY owner, THANK YOU :tup:
I've been searching & reading about wheel/tire combo's on the site for days now and my heads ready to friggin explode :kboom:

Ok so I think I have what i need to start the hunt

Front
17x9.5 56mm offset
275/40R17

Rear
17x11 50mm offset
315/35R17

My only question is....
Is this wheel/tire combo normal for a particular year corvette ???
Meaning I buy oem wheels & tires from a specific year and get this exact combo

Or
Do I have to hunt for the wheels 2 at a time to match these specs
And hunt for the tires separately

Thanks
 
91SYRob

91SYRob

New member
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

Awesome Thank You :tup:
I see them now (wheel/tire kits) on eBay and other places that match those exact specs :)
 
MotoCam360

MotoCam360

Member
Re: 17x9.5/11 combo.

I just installed these 19x11 Corvette wheels this week on 295/30/19 tires. I used a 1.5" spacer in the back and nothing in the front for the 18x9.5...fyi

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