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Old 04-10-2011, 10:40 AM
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I looked at a million search threads and could not find an answer.
I am going to move my new 235/50/17 up front and I want to get 275/50/17 in back. What would be the correct offfset for new wheels so that the tires ride within the fenders? I read every thread and the wheel offset explainations and I am still so confused. Sorry for asking this stupid question once again. Just don't want to screw things up.

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Old 04-10-2011, 11:30 AM
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This on a mustang or a Z?
Old 04-10-2011, 01:12 PM
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I don't get it. Isn't this a question for a Mustang forum?
Old 04-10-2011, 01:18 PM
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im confused where you guys are getting mustang out of his question?

edit: never mind i see it lol
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Not sure why my mustang is coming up?? It is just a car I added to my garage, must have done something wrong when I entered it. This is for my Z of course, but I see where you got the wrong idea..
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Fit is dependent on wheel width and offset. You cannot judge fit without both.
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OK, so if I out 235/50/17 up front and 275/50/17 in back what is a safe range of offset? Looking at wheels is confusing since the offsets vary so much. I have found some great deals but the offsets between two sets of wheels is so great I do not want to make a mistake and have the wheels not fit. Thanks for any help!
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Offset depends on wheel width, and vice versa.

In either event, a 50 series tires does not belong on a Z.
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OK, I;m getting closer to understanding. done lots more research off this site. Thanks for the help guys.
On the response to "50 series tires don't belong on a Z", Is this only for performance oriented drivers or for stock cars like mine? My stock tire size is 50 series, and I don't plan on going bigger wheels so is this what you meant?.
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Originally Posted by TNaZZee
OK, I;m getting closer to understanding. done lots more research off this site. Thanks for the help guys.
On the response to "50 series tires don't belong on a Z", Is this only for performance oriented drivers or for stock cars like mine? My stock tire size is 50 series, and I don't plan on going bigger wheels so is this what you meant?.
It was the 275/50 I had a problem with, which your car did not come with. Nor can you put a 275 on your stock wheel.
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Originally Posted by TNaZZee
OK, so if I out 235/50/17 up front and 275/50/17 in back what is a safe range of offset? Looking at wheels is confusing since the offsets vary so much. I have found some great deals but the offsets between two sets of wheels is so great I do not want to make a mistake and have the wheels not fit. Thanks for any help!
One more time: Fit is dependent on wheel width and offset. You cannot judge fit without both.
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Originally Posted by TNaZZee
OK, I;m getting closer to understanding. done lots more research off this site. Thanks for the help guys.
On the response to "50 series tires don't belong on a Z", Is this only for performance oriented drivers or for stock cars like mine? My stock tire size is 50 series, and I don't plan on going bigger wheels so is this what you meant?.
275/50/17: Actual speed 100.0 MPH. Speedometer will read 94.3 MPH. This is not acceptable. See: http://www.performanceprobe.com/inde...calc&page=tire
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