C6 wheels on a C5
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C6 wheels on a C5
I have a 04 coupe and was wondering if you could put OEM c6 wheels on it. I know the bolt configeration is the same but what i was wondering about was the tire presure sensors would they work right and is the off set correct? Or are like the new Zo6 wheels being 12 inches wide to wide for it? Thanks a million for the help everyone Im brand new to the forums.[
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Zo6 wheels do have different offsets than the stock wheels , thats why there are so many after market wheels made with offset that will work with no modifications needed and in the Z06 style.
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oh well that makes since, did you buy your wheels off here? By the way I was also wondering mabye you know can you use c5 zo6 brake calipers on a regular c5 like the red ones?
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Think twice before doing it.......
I was told by tirerack and my dealership (Who Specialize in Corvette Racing) that the OEM C6 Wheels WILL NOT work on C5's so I went out and bought some Chrome C5 Z06 wheels so Im very happy now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
TPS will fit.
C6 offset is fine for the frount.
C6 offset fot the back, the tires will stick in more than stock. Some use spacers.
I have C6 offsets on mine 18/19 and am going to add 3/16 spacers to offset the tires sticking in to far.
Paul G.
C6 offset is fine for the frount.
C6 offset fot the back, the tires will stick in more than stock. Some use spacers.
I have C6 offsets on mine 18/19 and am going to add 3/16 spacers to offset the tires sticking in to far.
Paul G.
Last edited by unionlandlord; Feb 28, 2008 at 09:03 PM.
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unionlandlord your wheels look bad *** I would love those on my car I have a black 04 and thats exactly what im trying to do did you have those painted? How hard is it to do the spacing for the proper look?
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Thanks!!!
The wheels are C6 repo motorsports. Corvettes of Houston sells them.
Just as you see them.
$680 shipped. Look around you may finde a better deal.
I got mine used
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...afbf13f189d2d6
Link^^^^^^^^^^^
Wheel spacer.....Just a fast pic I found.
Last edited by unionlandlord; Feb 28, 2008 at 09:20 PM.
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Spacers fit over your studs. Very easy take the wheel off and add in the spacer. Edit im geting 5/16" spacers. Im puting them on tonight. ll let you know if you need longer studs. Longer studs is not "easy" to do but not to bad.
Thanks!!!
The wheels are C6 repo motorsports. Corvettes of Houston sells them.
Just as you see them.
$680 shipped. Look around you may finde a better deal.
I got mine used
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...afbf13f189d2d6
Link^^^^^^^^^^^
Wheel spacer.....Just a fast pic I found.
Thanks!!!
The wheels are C6 repo motorsports. Corvettes of Houston sells them.
Just as you see them.
$680 shipped. Look around you may finde a better deal.
I got mine used
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...afbf13f189d2d6
Link^^^^^^^^^^^
Wheel spacer.....Just a fast pic I found.
Outstanding thats good to know. the pics dont show it to bad, how bad does it look like the tires are to far in the well? Let me know how it turns out man thanks alot for the info your the man
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
The wheels sticking in look a little funny. Some may even like it. I did not drive the Vette much but it did not rub w/ no spacers. Some say thares does.
Ill let you know how it goes tonight when I add the spacers.
I looked at 3whits post he used a 1" spacer wich look real good but the tires stick out a bit. 1" spacers are a different than the smaller ones. Thay bolt on. Longer Studs are not needed. I wish I could get a bolt on spacer, say 3/4" or so.
1" spacers.
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I'm using a 1/4in spacer and they are still tucked in just a hair but I think they look great. Any thicker than a 1/4in and there's not much meat on the lugs. A 3/4in adapter/spacer would probably be perfect but I've never seen them. You could get the 1in spacer milled down to 3/4in I suppose.
(I've lowered the front & back since I took this photo and it's looks a lot better)
(I've lowered the front & back since I took this photo and it's looks a lot better)
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Spacers fit over your studs. Very easy take the wheel off and add in the spacer. Edit im geting 5/16" spacers. Im puting them on tonight. ll let you know if you need longer studs. Longer studs is not "easy" to do but not to bad.
Thanks!!!
The wheels are C6 repo motorsports. Corvettes of Houston sells them.
Just as you see them.
$680 shipped. Look around you may finde a better deal.
I got mine used
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...afbf13f189d2d6
Link^^^^^^^^^^^
Wheel spacer.....Just a fast pic I found.
Thanks!!!
The wheels are C6 repo motorsports. Corvettes of Houston sells them.
Just as you see them.
$680 shipped. Look around you may finde a better deal.
I got mine used
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...afbf13f189d2d6
Link^^^^^^^^^^^
Wheel spacer.....Just a fast pic I found.
Wayne
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
Sounds loke some sweet wheels. I wish the offsets were all the same. lolI'm using a 1/4in spacer and they are still tucked in just a hair but I think they look great. Any thicker than a 1/4in and there's not much meat on the lugs. A 3/4in adapter/spacer would probably be perfect but I've never seen them. You could get the 1in spacer milled down to 3/4in I suppose.
(I've lowered the front & back since I took this photo and it's looks a lot better)
(I've lowered the front & back since I took this photo and it's looks a lot better)
My 5/16" spacers did the trick. I can tell right away, it looks right.
Paul G.
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[QUOTE=Jeffmeister;1564323652]C6 Chrome rims on my car, I was recently thinking of selling them but I think im gonna keep them after all.
They look great man but if you do decide to sell them let me know I would be interested.
They look great man but if you do decide to sell them let me know I would be interested.
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[QUOTE=unionlandlord;1564323981]Thanks! You will be saying that over and over on this forum. A ton of grate people stop by every day.
Yeah man I can tell there are alot of great people on here all with the common intrest of the greatest sports car ever made. I think this forum is a great thing its pretty much my favorite website now lol. Anyways now I just need to decide what wheels to go with I sure do appreciate the help
Yeah man I can tell there are alot of great people on here all with the common intrest of the greatest sports car ever made. I think this forum is a great thing its pretty much my favorite website now lol. Anyways now I just need to decide what wheels to go with I sure do appreciate the help