Wheel spacers?
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Racer
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Wheel spacers?
I have a '99 FRC with stock z06 aftermarket wheels, would like to add a spacer to bump out just a bit. If anyone would be using them could you make a suggestion on size of spacer that is safe to use, and are you happy with the results-were you can purchase and show some pictures of the end results. Thanks for any input, you got to love the forum and it's members.
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I just finished installing C6 rims on my 2002. The rears had a different offset.
I went with 1/4" spacer plates for the rears. There was enough threads left for me to still feel secure about it. But if I went any further in thickness - I'd of probably would of went with longer studs.
I went with 1/4" spacer plates for the rears. There was enough threads left for me to still feel secure about it. But if I went any further in thickness - I'd of probably would of went with longer studs.
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lancer033 said above that you can get a 5/8 set from ccw. i run 5/8ths but i had to use a 1/2" + a 1/8" together.
i'm going to get in touch with ccw to see how much their single 5/8ths spacer that lancer mentioned costs.
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5/8ths is the perfect balance between the two sizes that you mentioned.
lancer033 said above that you can get a 5/8 set from ccw. i run 5/8ths but i had to use a 1/2" + a 1/8" together.
i'm going to get in touch with ccw to see how much their single 5/8ths spacer that lancer mentioned costs.
lancer033 said above that you can get a 5/8 set from ccw. i run 5/8ths but i had to use a 1/2" + a 1/8" together.
i'm going to get in touch with ccw to see how much their single 5/8ths spacer that lancer mentioned costs.
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i've got a set of 3/4" Baer spacers that i bought from jegs that i don't need.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Baer%20Brake/136/2000012/10002/-1
these are my actual photos.
be aware that if you do use them, you will need longer wheel studs.
i paid full retail as indicated in the jegs link. if you're interested i'll sell them to you for $50 shipped.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Baer%20Brake/136/2000012/10002/-1
these are my actual photos.
be aware that if you do use them, you will need longer wheel studs.
i paid full retail as indicated in the jegs link. if you're interested i'll sell them to you for $50 shipped.
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no brake clearance issues.
this is why i am no longer using them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2025391
this is why i am no longer using them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2025391