20" wheels on C5?

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Mar 3, 2008 | 12:52 PM

dugsc5

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20" wheels on C5?

I bought a set of 20" rims with tires for a steal. wanted to try and put them on my stock c5, problem is there is very little room right now for my stock 17 and 18. especially on the front when i make a hard left or right turn it rubs on the inner wheel well. is there anything that i can do to eliminate this problem and get these wheels on my car. someone let me know

Mar 3, 2008 | 02:02 PM

BadYellowCorvette

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Sounds like your car is lowered. You can always put it back to stock ride height and you should be fine!

Mar 3, 2008 | 02:04 PM

34RedRage

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Originally Posted by BadYellowCorvette

Sounds like your car is lowered. You can always put it back to stock ride height and you should be fine!

Mar 3, 2008 | 02:06 PM

damilleniumboy

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If the wheel set is 20" all around, then you will have traction controll issues when you start to go faster. The rear tires need to have a larger diameter thant the ones up front.

Mar 3, 2008 | 02:15 PM

WKMCD

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Originally Posted by damilleniumboy

If the wheel set is 20" all around, then you will have traction controll issues when you start to go faster. The rear tires need to have a larger diameter thant the ones up front.

So your saying he should put 22's on the back?

Mar 3, 2008 | 02:22 PM

jdmvette

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no, the rear tires just need to be taller than the front ones.

Mar 3, 2008 | 03:27 PM

RTSVET

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no, the rear tires just need to be taller than the front ones.

Mar 3, 2008 | 03:57 PM

b18c1950

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So your saying he should put 22's on the back?

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Mar 3, 2008 | 04:09 PM

JohnTheStigGalt

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Dude, PLEASE change the color of your font -- it's KILLER on the eyes....

And good luck with your question.

Mar 3, 2008 | 06:51 PM

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basicstrategy777

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'20, '21,'22, '23

My car is lowered 2 inches and I have 18's in front and 20's in the back.

I have no issues.

I am sure if you get with someone that works with wheels and tires and corvettes they can help you.

777

Mar 3, 2008 | 06:55 PM

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damilleniumboy

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Originally Posted by WKMCD

So your saying he should put 22's on the back?

Why pu 22's when he can put 26's man; Yo feeling me bro???

Mar 3, 2008 | 07:58 PM

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Russ K

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Originally Posted by dugsc5

What width & offset are the new wheels? Several people have 19" front & 20" rear wheels. The overall dia of the tire will be close to stock when using larger dia wheels, but the sidewall will be shorter.

But good luck finding 20" tires to fit the front of a C5.

Russ Kemp

Mar 3, 2008 | 11:01 PM

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NAVY08

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Dude, PLEASE change the color of your font -- it's KILLER on the eyes....

And good luck with your question.

you can take out the inner fender wells

Mar 3, 2008 | 11:34 PM

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OleStraightStick

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St. Jude Donor '08

i have 20s all around.. car isnt lowered and the front fit very snug and slightly rub when i turn sharp.. have occasional trac issues.. just turn trac off and keep on goin

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