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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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can you put the c6 18 & 19 inch wheels and tires right onto the c5?
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Herk, it can be done but there's minimal clearance on the inboard side of the rear wheelwells. A 1/2 inch spacer or hub adapter will put the rear wheels more closely to where it belongs relative to the C5 wheel position. Looks better too. Fronts are no problem.

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Originally Posted by cenzo
Herk, it can be done but there's minimal clearance on the inboard side of the rear wheelwells. A 1/2 inch spacer or hub adapter will put the rear wheels more closely to where it belongs relative to the C5 wheel position. Looks better too. Fronts are no problem.
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