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That bothered me too at the time. I went forward with it. I currently have about 65,000 miles on the adapters. Been across the country once, Pacific Coast Highway (US1), RT 66, and daily driving with no issues so far. I am only running Firestone Wide Oval tires in the stock size on the stock C6 rims so I'm sure the adapters aren't being stressed as much as they would be with a stickier tire. I would like to go with a wider rim and "stickier" tires all the way around but I'm not sure how much wider we can go under these cars without a mini tub or flaring the fenders.
I thought the ZR-1 rims were wider than the regular C6 rims?
They are replicas with the C6 offset. I installed them today.
The offsets are the same as C6, and there's a ton of threads; use spacers or adapters, as they'll sit further in if you don't
I have a set of 2014 C7 wheels/tires (18 and 19) that required a 1" adapter on rear wheels to keep them from hitting on the inside frame.
Ordered adapter set from Motorsport Tech and will be here today.
NOTE: I also have to replace the TPMS sensors as the C6/C7 uses a different frequency than C5. I have plans to use Discount Tire to replace sensors and re-balance wheels.
Will upload pic's once I get finished this week.
Good to see some feedback on long term use of adapters. Motorsports Tech provides a lifetime warranty so they feel confident with their product.
this is a good read.. ive been looking into c6/c7 wheels for my c5.. but honestly, unless you find a REALLY good deal on OE wheels, or repros.. it almost seems like you can get some TSW's or good aftermarket wheels for about the same price as these, once you buy the rims, the spacers, new TPMS sensors etc.. your well over a grand.. or am I missing something?
I have chrome wagon wheels on my car now, can I re-use these TPMS sensors on c6/c7 wheels? or if I go with TSW's, will they work on them? for something that seems as simple as a wheel and tire swap, it can get complicated !!
thanks for the additional info.. and since from what I can tell, the valve stem is integrated into the TPMS, im assuming that the shop that mounts and balances the tires, has to have these when they mount and balance my tires on the new rims??
thanks. this forum is very helpful to a new vette owner
10-31-2015, 08:31 PM
