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Looking for new wheels, there is little available in the std 17x8.5" & 18x9.5" size.

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Old 03-06-2015, 02:56 PM
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Default Looking for new wheels, there is little available in the std 17x8.5" & 18x9.5" size.

Most options are the 1" wider ZO6 sizes. I just bought new tires and I was hoping to use them as I think the tires will look small on the wider ZO6 sized rims?
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Originally Posted by jptgs1
Most options are the 1" wider ZO6 sizes. I just bought new tires and I was hoping to use them as I think the tires will look small on the wider ZO6 sized rims?
I was in the same boat. Had good tires and didn't want to have to buy new ones. I got the Z06 sized ones from wheel replicas and have been happy with them. The tires are stretched a little but it is not bad.
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I hear you. A number of wheel manufacturers don't even offer stock sizes - you have to go up a size to get something.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I hear you. A number of wheel manufacturers don't even offer stock sizes - you have to go up a size to get something.
Exactly why I'm going with 18/19, much better selection to choose from
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I like these grandsport wheels for the c-5
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Nothing like pics on the right color!!!

Thanks!
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I had the same problem, I bought new stock size tires on closeout knowing I was going to get new wheels later but when later came I could't get the stock 17x8.5 for the front so I went with 17x9.5 and love them, no issues


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So, OEM tires on one inch wider rims...

Those look great on your car! Thanks!
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Exactly, they will work
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Exactly, they will work
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