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Le Mans Master
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I sure someone knows the answer...
This is for the wheel gurus...
First question: will C5/C6 wheels fit on a C4? I hear quite a bit about different years in the C4 generation could fit different size wheels.
Second question: How much wheel can fit on the front of a '91 without rubbing anything and without sticking out past the fender? I am looking for wheel diameter, width, and backspacing.
If serious mods are needed, please indicate. I would like to stay somewhat stock. Thanks.
First question: will C5/C6 wheels fit on a C4? I hear quite a bit about different years in the C4 generation could fit different size wheels.
Second question: How much wheel can fit on the front of a '91 without rubbing anything and without sticking out past the fender? I am looking for wheel diameter, width, and backspacing.
If serious mods are needed, please indicate. I would like to stay somewhat stock. Thanks.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
C5 wheels will fit the C4 easily. No modifications needed (assuming you have the 91 you mentioned). Earlier models would need spacers to accomplish this, but they still fit. C6 wheels need spacers to fit our cars as the backspacing is vastly different.
You can squeeze an 11" rim up front with GM performance hardened racing studs. I think you many need a small spacer too, but not certain on that.
You can squeeze an 11" rim up front with GM performance hardened racing studs. I think you many need a small spacer too, but not certain on that.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by kwik_ta
C5 wheels will fit the C4 easily. No modifications needed (assuming you have the 91 you mentioned). Earlier models would need spacers to accomplish this, but they still fit. C6 wheels need spacers to fit our cars as the backspacing is vastly different.
You can squeeze an 11" rim up front with GM performance hardened racing studs. I think you many need a small spacer too, but not certain on that.
You can squeeze an 11" rim up front with GM performance hardened racing studs. I think you many need a small spacer too, but not certain on that.
We didnt exactly break out high precision instrumentation but if 11" wheels do fit, I really would like to see pictures and the measurements for the wheels (backspacing). Not that I am on the attack but I was almost out $500 without some knowledge of clearance, width, and backspacing. Dont want to repeat history.
Burning Brakes
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On my 1990, I'm running 2002 Z-06 rear wheels all the way around. 18x10.5 with 58mm offset. Tires are 295/35R18 Bridgestone S-02.
They fit in the front.
And I've autocrossed them alot over the last year.
FWIW I've seen people who run 11's in the front. I *think* they use Grand Sport wheels, but I've never asked if they use spacers.
They fit in the front.
And I've autocrossed them alot over the last year.
FWIW I've seen people who run 11's in the front. I *think* they use Grand Sport wheels, but I've never asked if they use spacers.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by chaos on wheels
On my 1990, I'm running 2002 Z-06 rear wheels all the way around. 18x10.5 with 58mm offset. Tires are 295/35R18 Bridgestone S-02.
They fit in the front.
And I've autocrossed them alot over the last year.
FWIW I've seen people who run 11's in the front. I *think* they use Grand Sport wheels, but I've never asked if they use spacers.
They fit in the front.
And I've autocrossed them alot over the last year.
FWIW I've seen people who run 11's in the front. I *think* they use Grand Sport wheels, but I've never asked if they use spacers.
On a different note, that area where your auto-x looks familiar... fremont eh.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fremont CA
Originally Posted by Perfusion
I believe "BrianCunningham" runs 11" CCWs all the way around...not sure on his backspacing, though... 
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