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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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without adapters or spacers can i get C5 or C6 Z06 rim's to fit on my '84 without sitcking too far out or in? if not, is there a company that makes rim's that will fit that look like them?
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Originally Posted by Corvette for life
, is there a company that makes rim's that will fit that look like them?
yes there are several companies that do. I bought C6 wheels for mine from OE wheels
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yes there are several companies that do. I bought C6 wheels for mine from OE wheels
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Stock C5 and C6 wheels will stick to far in without adapters. But going with an aftermarket wheel will get you the correct offset as stated above.
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