Making 335s fit on an F-body (pic heavy)

**ls1camino** · 05-22-2011, 05:47 PM

So...a few months ago, I found this guy in Texas that was selling his widened Black ZR1s. They started off as 17"x11" wheels and he had them widened to 13". I like being unique and I figured that since he had gotten them to fit on a T/A, I could do the same. Also, I already had Black ZR1s on my car, so I wasn't really changing the theme of my car.

275s vs 335s:

Inside of the wheel:

Wheel Spacer...I didn't want the wheel to stick ridiculously far, so I decided to have it tuck further in. I cut the studs off the spacer because I'm running 2.5" ARP Wheel Studs, and they go all the way through the spacer, and have enough threads for the entire lug to tighten onto.

Bump Stop (and some more) ground off...there was about a quarter inch worth of space, and was too close for my comfort.

After inspection to make sure that the inner fender wasn't part of the rear frame, I decided do some cutting. I cut about half an inch worth (the ridges made it thicker than the metal actually was).

Ahhh...lost more room now:

Some POR-15 to prevent rust...I'll be spraying some rubber undercoating on there when the paint dries.

Now for the good stuff...

What do y'all think?

**tatertot91** · 05-22-2011, 06:43 PM

Looks good, i loved the look of my 335s
What is the offset on those wheels?
Time for some new tires soon though

**az gt eater** · 05-22-2011, 07:21 PM

Thats pretty sick.

**tatertot91** · 05-22-2011, 07:23 PM

BTW, did you roll your quarter panels?

**fastt** · 05-22-2011, 07:28 PM

They look good bro

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**98maro** · 05-22-2011, 07:45 PM

oh man... that is fucking sick!!!!
great job, thanks for sharing this with us, i wanted to have an idea on how to bend the inner fender but now after this i knw what to do

i always wanted to make my rims wider,, just to be curious how much did you pay for that?

**ls1camino** · 05-22-2011, 07:58 PM

Thanks all...the guys in LS1Tech are giving me crap about them sticking out too far...oh well

Originally Posted by tatertot91

BTW, did you roll your quarter panels?

Yes...$50 for both fenders at my local body shop.

Originally Posted by 98maro

oh man... that is fucking sick!!!!
great job, thanks for sharing this with us, i wanted to have an idea on how to bend the inner fender but now after this i knw what to do

i always wanted to make my rims wider,, just to be curious how much did you pay for that?

I bought the four set of wheels (two 9.5"x17" and 13"x17") and tires from the guy in Texas for $700 shipped. Not sure how much the widening costs...I've heard $200 a wheel, but don't quote me on that.

**98maro** · 05-22-2011, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

Thanks all...the guys in LS1Tech are giving me crap about them sticking out too far...oh well

Yes...$50 for both fenders at my local body shop.

I bought the four set of wheels (two 9.5"x17" and 13"x17") and tires from the guy in Texas for $700 shipped. Not sure how much the widening costs...I've heard $200 a wheel, but don't quote me on that.

ls1tech guys are tripping lol they look great man..
the price for the rims is not bad.

is it safe to make them wider? just curios.. i would do it to mine..

**cammed goat** · 05-22-2011, 08:12 PM

There is nothing wrong with a wide ass.

Nice job, Jeremy. I like that alot.

**parnelligq** · 05-22-2011, 08:22 PM

Fat ass always looks good. The only bummer is the cost of new meats.

**tatertot91** · 05-22-2011, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by parnelligq

Fat ass always looks good. The only bummer is the cost of new meats.

At least they're 17s They really aren't that bad until you go 18"

**cammed goat** · 05-22-2011, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by parnelligq

Fat ass always looks good. The only bummer is the cost of new meats.

Originally Posted by tatertot91

At least they're 17s They really aren't that bad until you go 18"

This.

**tatertot91** · 05-22-2011, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

This.

Ask me how i know

**cammed goat** · 05-22-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Ask me how i know

Oh...believe me...I know. When I had to replace the rears for my 18s a few years ago, I paid $210 per tire.

**98maro** · 05-22-2011, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Oh...believe me...I know. When I had to replace the rears for my 18s a few years ago, I paid $210 per tire.

$210 per tire? thats cheap..

at my work they sell the 295/s for $490 + per tire

**ls1camino** · 05-23-2011, 01:07 AM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=17

I will NEVER do a rolling burnout with these on...I'll change them out for my cheap 275/45/17s if someone wants a show.

**TransAmX2** · 05-23-2011, 05:21 AM

nice job, they stick out a little far for my personal taste, but they still look good, i'd never give you a hard time about them, grats.

so that's what a Pontiac Steam Roller looks like