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[ZR1] Wheel Spacers

Old 03-19-2017, 01:21 PM
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Anyone have any experience with wheel spacers, what size & brand works on stock rims , good , bad , or ugly opinions matter
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Originally Posted by TripleBlackZ06
Anyone have any experience with wheel spacers, what size & brand works on stock rims , good , bad , or ugly opinions matter
Not sure what you are asking.
Why would you need to run wheel spacers if you are on stock wheels ?
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Originally Posted by jeolesen
Not sure what you are asking.
Why would you need to run wheel spacers if you are on stock wheels ?
I was thinking that wheel spacers could bring the stock rims further out to the edge of the fender for a nicer look much like the aftermarket wheels so wasn't sure if anyone has done this with good results or bad results
Old 03-19-2017, 08:43 PM
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It was the first thing I did.

If you buy a set they have to fit in the recess of the ZR1 rotors so I had to have mine machined down to 6.250 so they lay flat.
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Originally Posted by I brake for nothing
It was the first thing I did.

If you buy a set they have to fit in the recess of the ZR1 rotors so I had to have mine machined down to 6.250 so they lay flat.
Thank you can you tell me more details like where you got them , what thickness
to order , if you had any issues , or before & after pics how it looked thanks
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Sorry I forgot to check this.

I did 3/4 on all 4 but I am thinking of going to .5" in the front with arp studs. I am a bit worried about tossing rocks into the doors and quarters in corners.

Front studs are easy to swap to longer ARP and just get hubcentric 1/2" spacers. Heres a chart.

I might sell off 1 pair of my 3/4's from the fronts and replace with .5 with arp studs. Ill post a photo when I get back to my other computer.
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Still thinking about it , do you have any pics?
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Interesting topic.
I never thought of doing this on the ZR1...I would love to see before and after pictures as well.
I did spacers on my 2016 Alfa 4C and my 2001 911 Turbo. They look incredible !
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Interesting topic.
I never thought of doing this on the ZR1...I would love to see before and after pictures as well.
I did spacers on my 2016 Alfa 4C and my 2001 911 Turbo. They look incredible !
Here is an after from before it was wrapped up for winter. I dont have much that shows specifically the wheel offset.
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Here is a before photo and one when it was first dropped off the hoist but it has not rolled out yet so its got mega wheel well gap.

Thats all I have until it warms up.
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Is there any concern about using wheel spacers & putting the studs in a double shear scenario for failure? It's not like you hear about it often, just wondering.
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Not a big deal if the work is done properly by an experienced wheel/tire shop.
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Originally Posted by I brake for nothing
Here is a before photo and one when it was first dropped off the hoist but it has not rolled out yet so its got mega wheel well gap.

Thats all I have until it warms up.
You are right its hard to see in these pics , thanks for posting & nice car !
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Just keep in mind if you are slammed you could have tire to inner most wheel lip clearance at more than 1/2 inch.

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