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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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I know this subject has been talked about in the past but I don't remember if it was with both wheels and tires.

I have a 03 that is ready for tires... original RFs with 24K on them... I am getting close to have to replace them so I am trying to get a plan together.

Now, I want to replace the wheels at the same time. Have standard painted spokes - want to move to something like the Motorsport ZO-6 chrome wheels ... still have not decided.

I like the idea of going larger moving from the 17 and 18 inch wheels to 18 and 19 inch wheels. I like the way it fills the wheel well better.

I want to stay with run flats... just do not want to mess around with plugs and pumps, besides I will feel better knowing the RFs are on when my wife has the car.

So the question is this - Can I put C6 18s and 19s under my C5 using the standard wheel and still have clearance or do I need to use a different wheel with a different offset? Can I hear from those of you that have done it and if you are good on the clearance and still thought it was a good idea after doing it?

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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You need wheels with an offset for the C5. You can get C6 style wheels in C5 offsets. You can use C6 but would have to use spacers
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