Track wheel offset question on a '94
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Track wheel offset question on a '94
I'm looking for track wheels to use with the '94 I just picked up for a dedicated track car. It came with staggered C5 wheels, but I want to switch to a square setup. Based on my research here, I know 18"x10.5" (C5 Z06 rear size) will fit fine on all 4 corners. That being said, I stumbled across a form vendor selling new sets of TSW forged 18"x10.5" wheels that should fit, but the offset is slightly different... Here's a link for them: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...ht-wheels.html
I'm guessing these wheels will work fine, but will probably need spacers to clear properly. What do you guys think?
I'm guessing these wheels will work fine, but will probably need spacers to clear properly. What do you guys think?
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Finding a set of 4 OEM Z06 rears is tough - I've been looking for a while. I want to go with a square setup so I can rotate wheels (plus most scrubs are 18's these days) - trying to keep consumable costs down. The forged wheels should also be stronger (and lighter) than the OEM wheels which are cast. As for the spacer issue on a track car, it's not a problem... The car has upgraded wheel studs, so running a spacer won't be an issue.
I'm thinking I'll need a spacer just based on the offset numbers, but any feedback you guys can offer would be appreciated
I'm thinking I'll need a spacer just based on the offset numbers, but any feedback you guys can offer would be appreciated
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Try sending a PM to BrianCunningham. He has a supercharged LT strocker and races on 315/35/17 tires front and rear. His suspension, wheels, etc is all set up strictly for racing and he is very knowledgeable and a good guy.
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If they are in your budget it should be fine without a spacer.
I run 4 c5z rears and 4 rear wagon wheels on the 92 both with 275/35R18 Hoosier tires on both sets of wheels.
If I was finicky I would run a thin spacer on the rear cause they sit in a little bit.
I run 4 c5z rears and 4 rear wagon wheels on the 92 both with 275/35R18 Hoosier tires on both sets of wheels.
If I was finicky I would run a thin spacer on the rear cause they sit in a little bit.
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I dont have C5Z rears but I have fit wagon wheels on the car. They do sit a tad inside but it is only a cosmetic issue and does not hurt function. I also have a set of 4 FRONT C6Z wheels which are 18x9.5 40mm offset and that is a perfect fit in my opinion.
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I'll be the first to admit I'm new to the C4 board... That being said, what are "wagon wheels"? As for spacers, 1/2" spacers are what I was figuring based on the offset difference. That being said, why would you suggest I only run the spacers on the rear? I'd think I'd want to run them on all four corners...
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Thanks for the feedback guys!
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I've reread the thread and redone some math! The C5Z 10.5 @ 58mm I understand is a good fit to the C4 and the 65mm wheels you've linked to would need a 7mm spacer for similar fitment. I think I'd maybe shop a little harder for a fitment that I could use with no spacers. I don't believe I'd want to use a spacer 7mm thick because you would loose the hub center fitment I believe. A 1/2" spacer would result in maybe a worse situation.
I would think you would want to maintain the hub centric fit of a quality wheel when used in what you mention is a track-only build. I'd keep looking and if yo decide to go to an after-market wheel spend the additional required to get a fitment that won't require considerations of spacers.
It will be money "well spent"!!
I would think you would want to maintain the hub centric fit of a quality wheel when used in what you mention is a track-only build. I'd keep looking and if yo decide to go to an after-market wheel spend the additional required to get a fitment that won't require considerations of spacers.
It will be money "well spent"!!
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We know people are running C5 Z06 rears on all 4 corners for track duty, and they supposedly fit with no spacers... Here's a thread discussing the issue: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...fications.html
The C5 Z06 rears are a 58mm offset, so I don't see why the TSW's would be a problem with a 65mm offset (with the exception of needing to run a small spacer)? Between people running the C5 Z06 rears on all four corners and TSW saying these will fit a late model C4, I was under the impression the wheels I was looking at would be a good fit - but was just looking for confirmation from the forum.
For what it's worth, the tires I'm looking at running on these are Continental 285/35 slicks.
The C5 Z06 rears are a 58mm offset, so I don't see why the TSW's would be a problem with a 65mm offset (with the exception of needing to run a small spacer)? Between people running the C5 Z06 rears on all four corners and TSW saying these will fit a late model C4, I was under the impression the wheels I was looking at would be a good fit - but was just looking for confirmation from the forum.
For what it's worth, the tires I'm looking at running on these are Continental 285/35 slicks.
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I'll be the first to admit I'm new to the C4 board... That being said, what are "wagon wheels"? As for spacers, 1/2" spacers are what I was figuring based on the offset difference. That being said, why would you suggest I only run the spacers on the rear? I'd think I'd want to run them on all four corners...
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Thanks for the feedback guys!
But it doesn't affect handling so I leave it alone.
Wagon wheels were the first c5 wheels.
