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Old May 12, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Can you put c5 wheels on c3?
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Old May 12, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Can you put c5 wheels on c3?
yes...But you need to get some components that will make them compatible
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Old May 12, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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VB & P Part #13373 for the rear #13772 for the front. 3" and 2 3/4" adapters to fit 17" x 9 1/2" rims to your C3.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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I used 3" adaptors all around. The rears hang out a little bit, but
going to 2 3/4" will require me to move the Ebrake bracket to the
top of the trailing arm. Also, rear spring and/or sway bar may start to
interfere with less than 3" adaptor. I bought mine on Ebay ... $90 a pair.
The link to the auction is in my post below. These are stock C5 thin spokes:
17x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear.

Check out my post ... several pics.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1341764
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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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The C5 wheels look very nice on your car...
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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by relisys48
Can you put c5 wheels on c3?
Nah. Can't be done.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Those Z06 rims look awesome!!
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Bee Jay, they look great! They completely match your car...I had to get a change of pants after seeing those pics!
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Those Z06 rims look awesome!!
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Bee Jay, they look great! They completely match your car...I had to get a change of pants after seeing those pics!
Aw shucks. Thanks guys.
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