C5 ZO6 wheels work on C3?
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C5 ZO6 wheels work on C3?
Hey guys... I found a set chrome C5 Z06 wheels and 275/40/17's tires i was thinking about putting on my 77 C3, Will these work? if so what spacer do I have to use?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Fi...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Fi...Q5fAccessories
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Yes they'll work. You'll need atleast 2.5" adapters on all 4 corners. If you run the wider rims outback you will probably need to relocate the ebrake bracket along with a few other modifications you may need.
Try the search function for finding those other modifications many others have posted this same question before. PM me if youre still having trouble finding the information.
Just my opinion .......the 18" version of this style wheel looks better.
Good luck!
Try the search function for finding those other modifications many others have posted this same question before. PM me if youre still having trouble finding the information.
Just my opinion .......the 18" version of this style wheel looks better.
Good luck!
Last edited by bluegtp; Jul 19, 2011 at 01:58 AM.
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I have C6 Z06 17x9.5 wheels all around with 2.5" wheel adapters. I also have VBP Performance Plus Suspension and offset trailing arms.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/
http://www.ezaccessory.com/5_Lug_Whe...rsion_s/44.htm
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/
http://www.ezaccessory.com/5_Lug_Whe...rsion_s/44.htm
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I have C6 Z06 17x9.5 wheels all around with 2.5" wheel adapters. I also have VBP Performance Plus Suspension and offset trailing arms.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/
http://www.ezaccessory.com/5_Lug_Whe...rsion_s/44.htm
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/
http://www.ezaccessory.com/5_Lug_Whe...rsion_s/44.htm
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I have Nitto NT555 Extreme tires 275/40 ZR 17 all around. My vette is also lowered. From the ground to the bottom center of the wheel well lip measures 26 1/4" front and 27 1/4" rear (in these pics, the height was a 1/4" taller front and rear). I went with 17" all around so I could rotate the tires and I'm happy with the look.
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I think other guys have done it. Do a search for some of BeeJay's posts about his wheels. You may have to relocate the bracket on the trailing arm for the parking brake, and remove or mod the rear swaybar if you have one. I don't think BeeJay has the VBP suspension. I think he still has C5 Z06 wheels on his vette.
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I'm runing the 10.5" X 18" on the rears but I ended up moving the E-brake bracket to make them fit the way I wanted also ended up doing some spring work to get the spring to fit to the inside of the wheel.
The 17" wheels will fit with a little less work.
Neal
The 17" wheels will fit with a little less work.
Neal
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Those look great! what time spacer did you buy and what size tires were you running? I'm not sure if I want the 17's or 18's... thinking of 18 now that i've seen yours! Also post some more pix of it... I'd like to see a front and rear view
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I'm using 2.75" on the front and 2.375" on the rears. Each car looks to be different so you really need to measure prior to ordering the adapters. The wheels and tires are stock 2001 C5 Z06 sizes, 275/40/17" on the front and 295/35/18" on the rear. Its tight with this size tire in the rear. Its allot of work to get the alignment and everything right to make the room for the 295 tires.
The E brake bracket will have to be moved to the top of the TA.
For Pic's look at "My Corvette Photo's" right under my avatar, there are a few form the front and rear of the car.
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I'm using 2.75" on the front and 2.375" on the rears. Each car looks to be different so you really need to measure prior to ordering the adapters. The wheels and tires are stock 2001 C5 Z06 sizes, 275/40/17" on the front and 295/35/18" on the rear. Its tight with this size tire in the rear. Its allot of work to get the alignment and everything right to make the room for the 295 tires.
The E brake bracket will have to be moved to the top of the TA.
For Pic's look at "My Corvette Photo's" right under my avatar, there are a few form the front and rear of the car.
Neal
The E brake bracket will have to be moved to the top of the TA.
For Pic's look at "My Corvette Photo's" right under my avatar, there are a few form the front and rear of the car.
Neal
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I'm not usre the 235 tires will fit on those rims, they are kinda wide for that tire. The 275's on the rear will work just fine but I'm not sure if you will need to move the E-Brake bracket or not.
Neal
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I know it has been a while on this thread, but it came up in wheel spacer and adapter searches.
If other folks are looking for spacer/adapter sizing for various generation Corvette wheel fit on C3s, I posted some helpful technical documents and a visual calculator link at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1604241234
If other folks are looking for spacer/adapter sizing for various generation Corvette wheel fit on C3s, I posted some helpful technical documents and a visual calculator link at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1604241234
Last edited by KevinHVettes; Oct 30, 2021 at 10:08 PM. Reason: spacing, typo
