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anyone run a 18x11 wheel?

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Old 04-25-2014, 02:54 AM
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Default anyone run a 18x11 wheel?

If so,what kind? For a C5

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I used to run a set of 18 x 11 CCW c14s....just a tad bit better width for a square 315 set up...than say the 10.5 Speedlines.
The CCWs are more weighty than the Speedlines, but much stronger.

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Why stop at 11? I run 18x12 front and rear on my autox C5. I have CCW's and Jongbloeds...

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Why stop at 12"? LOL

13" rear and 11" front CCW C14's for me. It's all about the offset. Call John at CCW and he will set you up with the right combo.
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Do you guys have wide body fenders? How the hell do you stuff a 13" in there? I don't want tire sticking out from the car. I'd like 12" really. I can't find used wheels in that size anywhere. You guys have to mini tub?
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Mine stick out in the back. ccw c14 18x10 and 18x12. Stiff setup = no hit on the rear fender lip.
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Default 18 X 12 use on C6

Originally Posted by froggy47
Mine stick out in the back. ccw c14 18x10 and 18x12. Stiff setup = no hit on the rear fender lip.
Just in case anyone is wondering if 18 X 12's rub on the rear of a non-Z C6, I have been using the following with no problems. The tires I run have been :
305 645R18 Hoosiers: 25.6" tall X 11.8" wide for rears
285 645R18 " : 25.5 tall X 10.9 wide for fronts

I'm wondering if my wheel wells can handle the following tires without rubbing?:
315 38R18 : rears
295 30R18 : fronts
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Originally Posted by froggy47
Mine stick out in the back. ccw c14 18x10 and 18x12. Stiff setup = no hit on the rear fender lip.
I have a pretty stiff deal too but I see where my tires are hitting the inner fender liner. If mine stuck out it would trash the fender
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Back in the day I ran 18x11/18x12 and 17x11/17x12 with no issues. If I ever make the switch to STU, I'd have 18x11s on the car.

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