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Base model 18", 19" wheels on a Z51??

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Old 05-18-2016, 09:44 AM
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Will the 2016 base model 18" and 19" wheel combo fit on a Z51? Just concerned about possible brake caliper clearance issues in front. My Z51 is a 2014 with 19" and 20" wheels, and I'm looking for a wheel and tire setup to take to the track. Found a set of brand new take offs locally for a pretty good price, and thought it was worth a shot for my first time taking the car to a track.
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Originally Posted by cwkoch
Will the 2016 base model 18" and 19" wheel combo fit on a Z51? Just concerned about possible brake caliper clearance issues in front. My Z51 is a 2014 with 19" and 20" wheels, and I'm looking for a wheel and tire setup to take to the track. Found a set of brand new take offs locally for a pretty good price, and thought it was worth a shot for my first time taking the car to a track.
I also have a z51 and I have a set of take of base wheels and tires i picked up for spares. Im hoping they fit. I did not consider the caliper clearance. - Mike
Old 05-26-2016, 12:04 PM
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What tires do you plan to run on base wheels? Anything sticky, or street tires.

The base wheels fit, you might have issues on stock brakes (with counterbalance weights) and wheel weights. That's only thing that will be an issue.
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I run base 18/19 combo with m&s tires for winter on my Z51. I had to move the wheel weights on the front wheels, more towards the inside of where they were mounted. I run base tire sizes.
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I have been assured that 18's will fit and clear the z51 brakes.
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they will fit and clear the brakes, but the counterweights will be an issue with the wheel weights. they will have to be relocated. its minor, I have a set in my garage, I run them with aftermarket brake pads and no issues whatsoever.

JUST DONT PUT SLICKS on them!

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Old 05-31-2016, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by chets ls3
they will fit and clear the brakes, but the counterweights will be an issue with the wheel weights. they will have to be relocated. its minor, I have a set in my garage, I run them with aftermarket brake pads and no issues whatsoever.

JUST DONT PUT SLICKS on them!
Why no slicks?

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