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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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can i get a set of 18in wheels for the front of my C5Z that will match the factory finish of the rears, i've been debating on going with a whole new set of the C6Z's 18/18's but i kinda like the look of the wheels that are on it now, i'd just like to have 18's on the front as well as the back

does anyone make front wheels that look just like the stock ones only in 18's?
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Have you considered putting up a WTB post for a set of Stock used rear wheels. Plenty of people have upgraded to new wheels so they may have some stock ones that they have been thinking about selling.
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If you put (rear) oem 18" wheels on the front, the offsets will be different than the oem 17" wheels.
Many have done it and it looks fine, but keep that in mind for appearance, tires sticking out beyond the fender, available tire sizes, possible reduction of turning radius, possible ABS/AH codes, more weight on the front end, etc...

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After market C5Z repros are available in 18x9.5 for the fronts from House of Wheels (CF Supporting Vendor). Look on the left towards the bottom for their logo/link
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