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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Does anyone know if the hre 549 wheels 18x9.5 front and 19x11 wheels fit a c5 with a c6z big brake kit?
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Maybe post in the C5 section.
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Perhaps ask HRE that question (or one of the vendors that sells the wheels). Good luck, HRE makes some beautiful wheels.
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Unless the wheels are specifically made for the larger brakes there is a pretty good possibility they won't clear without spacers. My 19"/20" 543's won't.

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Thought so, thanks
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