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Old 11-08-2008, 11:42 PM
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Default Will zo6 rims fit stock tire sizes??

I have a 2008 C6. I really like the c6 zo6 wheels and was wondering since I don't need to replace my tires yet, can I fit the stock size tires on zo6 rims or are the rims too big. PLease advise. Thanks
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Not no, but HELL NO.





However, you can get ZO6 replica wheels with C6 sizes at Houseofwheels.
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Stock size wheels are 18x8.5, 19x10 tires are 245 and 285 vs the ZO6 wheels 18x10, 19x12, tires are 275 and 325 to have your factory tires stretch 2" is very unsafe. Also the ZO6 wheels will not fit in your fenderwells, they will stick out and not only is it ugly but unsafe.
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As indicated the tires on the base C6 are not ideal for the Z06 wheels. They would simply have to stretch too far to be considered safe. Additionally, the wheels of the Z06 are too wide for the base C6 body panels and will stick out a fair amount. They actually stick out far enough that if you bottom the suspension you can damage the body panels.

If you like the Z06 wheels find yourself a nice aftermarket Z06 style wheel in base C6 size.
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Originally Posted by HawaiiC6
Stock size wheels are 18x8.5, 19x10 tires are 245 and 285 vs the ZO6 wheels 18x10, 19x12, tires are 275 and 325 to have your factory tires stretch 2" is very unsafe. Also the ZO6 wheels will not fit in your fenderwells, they will stick out and not only is it ugly but unsafe.
This is exactly right. No other explaination nessessary.
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Originally Posted by cmonkey713
This is exactly right. No other explaination nessessary.
Well, we could add these just to drive the point home. These are OEM Z06 wheels and tires on a base C6 coupe.





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Good enough, Thanks. Next question...How big a tire can I fit on stock wheel size?
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Originally Posted by Dr. Sumting Wong
Not no, but HELL NO.





However, you can get ZO6 replica wheels with C6 sizes at Houseofwheels.
Not quite. The C6 fronts fit the C6Z wheels just fine. GY even says so. I have them on mine. Rears are another story.....

OEM C6Z with 245/40:



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