OK..I didn't think winter was gonna come this fast. I'm looking to put on my winter tires to the SS by myself. I have The 16x8 Firebird take-offs from SLP and have the Firestone Winterfires on them. Just going to do one tire at a time. What spacer to i exactly need since they are a more narrow wheel. Also, is there anything special I need to know about putting them on? I'm no mechanic by far. There used to be info on SLP's board, but thats no longer there. Thanks ya'll!
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
I would not think you would need any wheel spacers for a 16"X 8" from a 1998-up Firebird wheel.The brake calipers should be very simular if not the same and clearance should not be an issue. Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Just bolt them on,same BS and bolt pattern !!!!
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Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Alrighty..I was under the impression that i needed spacers since so they would come out just as far as the 10-spokes, I guess they will just be a little bit further intot he wheel well. Last year the dealer put them in and I think they put spacers. Will leaving spacer out affect handling, etc? ( Yes, I know I will lose a lot so as it is with the skinnier tires.)
If I dont need to get them, then I guess I better do it tonight.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Shouldn't need spacers and the wheels tucked in a little reduces the amount of crud that sandblasts the rockers.
Torque 'em to 100 ft/lbs ...that's alledgedly important to help keep the rotors straight.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Alrighty then! No spacers. I'll see if I can get them on tonight. It's so depressing putting my winter wheels on the SS. Ah well. Lets hope all goes well with the wheel swap!
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Whew! Got the tires switched. Took 1 1/2 hours, first time ever doing it, PLUS i had to use the spare tire jack. What a PITA!! Took it for a test drive and everything seems normal. Now bring on the SNOW!!!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
What poSSum said - hope you used a quality torque wrench at 100lbs.
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Ah well. Lets hope all goes well with the wheel swap!
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