Z06 wheels on a C3
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Z06 wheels on a C3
I want to put C6 Z06 replica wheels on my '81. They say they are a +56mm and 17x8.5 so what do I need to do to make them fit? Here is the description from Mid America Motorworks: C6 Z06 Style Wheel, 1988-2004 Chrome or Black 17 x 8.5", each(Chrome, Positive 56mm Offset)
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I want to put C6 Z06 replica wheels on my '81. They say they are a +56mm and 17x8.5 so what do I need to do to make them fit? Here is the description from Mid America Motorworks: C6 Z06 Style Wheel, 1988-2004 Chrome or Black 17 x 8.5", each(Chrome, Positive 56mm Offset)
original wheels as 15x8 with -12mm offset. So for them to fit similar to factory you need to add a very large wheel adapter = 56+12mm = 68mm wheel adapter. This for most is a bad idea.
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Also you need to look at what tires do you plan on mounting. Original tires are 27" dia tires. If you go smaller then the speedo will be off. Also check what wheels you can buy for 17" 8.5 Wheels. You might not find a good fit.
original wheels as 15x8 with -12mm offset. So for them to fit similar to factory you need to add a very large wheel adapter = 56+12mm = 68mm wheel adapter. This for most is a bad idea.
original wheels as 15x8 with -12mm offset. So for them to fit similar to factory you need to add a very large wheel adapter = 56+12mm = 68mm wheel adapter. This for most is a bad idea.
