C5 Z06 Wheels
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C5 Z06 Wheels
All,
I have read some of the previous threads concerning this and recently viewed some nice C5 Z06 wheels. I am just curious what size tires and rims would you run without having to make modifications. I'd like to go with 18" rims, possibly 18x9.5 in the front and 18x10.5 in the rear. Looking to fill out the fender well and not stick out, if possible.
I've heard of using 2.5" adapters on the rear and 3" adapters on the front.
I am in the market to freshen up the ride, but don't want to make a huge mistake and buy the wrong rims and tires.
Thanks in advance.
Walter
I have read some of the previous threads concerning this and recently viewed some nice C5 Z06 wheels. I am just curious what size tires and rims would you run without having to make modifications. I'd like to go with 18" rims, possibly 18x9.5 in the front and 18x10.5 in the rear. Looking to fill out the fender well and not stick out, if possible.
I've heard of using 2.5" adapters on the rear and 3" adapters on the front.
I am in the market to freshen up the ride, but don't want to make a huge mistake and buy the wrong rims and tires.
Thanks in advance.
Walter
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Hey Walt, check out Blue's car... Absolute Beautiful!
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I have a set of Chrome C5 Z wheels, stock sizes, in my basement I have been thinking of trying on my 70. Just need some BIG spacers to make it work.
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Why would you put C5 Z06 wheels on a C3 Corvette. You should leave the stock wheels and tires on. Modifying the car like that would make your car period incorrect and you would lose points at all Concourse Events.
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Spacers. Not adapters.
Adapters change the bolt pattern. Spacers just move the wheel out.
"Cheap" spacers = Ebay.
Nice quality = not cheap = http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
Adapters change the bolt pattern. Spacers just move the wheel out.
"Cheap" spacers = Ebay.
Nice quality = not cheap = http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
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Spacers. Not adapters.
Adapters change the bolt pattern. Spacers just move the wheel out.
"Cheap" spacers = Ebay.
Nice quality = not cheap = http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
Adapters change the bolt pattern. Spacers just move the wheel out.
"Cheap" spacers = Ebay.
Nice quality = not cheap = http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
Thanks Bud... Just called them but they were not in right now, The guy said he'd call me back.. What size do i need to order?
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C5 Z06 wheels, front 17x9.5 with 275/40-17 tires and 2.5" adapters
rear, 18x10.5 with 295/35-18 tires and 2" adapters. I had to make some modifications to get the 10.5 wheels and 295/35-18 tires to fit in the rear, inside the wheel wells.
1. Offset trailing arms
2. Modify my sway bar and mounts
3. Notch the frame
click on the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette link in my Avatar to the left to find links to threads on how I did all of this.
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Last edited by Bee Jay; Jan 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM.
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Spacers. Not adapters.
Adapters change the bolt pattern. Spacers just move the wheel out.
"Cheap" spacers = Ebay.
Nice quality = not cheap = http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
Adapters change the bolt pattern. Spacers just move the wheel out.
"Cheap" spacers = Ebay.
Nice quality = not cheap = http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
Adapters can change the bolt pattern but don't have to.
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From: Irving texas
I wouldn't go with z06 as they are harder to fit due to width.
I have 2inch and 2.5inch adapters if your interested
Also have grand sport corvette rims(z06 fitment) and tires but you would need offset trailing arms.
I have 2inch and 2.5inch adapters if your interested
Also have grand sport corvette rims(z06 fitment) and tires but you would need offset trailing arms.
