15 inch wheels on C5
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From: Central OH
15 inch wheels on C5
I just bought a C5 with a stroked LS1 running 10.90's at 125mph. The original owner kept the CCW's and I am wondering if there is any way to put 15 inch wheels on a C5 with a drag racing setup. There are so many 15 inch wheels to choose from with a skinny up front and 15 inch DOT on the rear, except for CCW's, I don't know any others that already work on a C5. Thought about billet spacers with the 15 inch wheels, but I really didn't want to go that route. Any help would be appreciated.
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This has been discussed at length in the drag racing forum on this site.
Click on forums, scroll down to general, and over to right to drag racing.
Also contact forum vendor ECS who is working on a kit to allow 15 inch wheels in the rear.
This is very close to becoming a reality
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We offer a 15" spindle kit for your C5, it has been available for some time now. We offer them with single or dual calipers for turbo guys if necessary.
Feel free to contact the shop if you would like to discuss further.
Feel free to contact the shop if you would like to discuss further.
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I appreciate the replies, but at $2000. just for the rear modification, I can easily so NO WAY. I wouldn't spend $2000. on a set of wheels, I surely wouldn't on that. I guess the $300. chrome 16 inch Z28 wheels and 16 inch MT ET Streets will do for now.
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What about billet spacers???
How much spacer to clear rear control arms on a 2001 with a 15 inch wheel, or can it be done at all?
Do I have to also clear the rear rotor or caliper?
With the extra sidewall of a 15 inch tire you could afford to have a narrower slick or DOT from losing depth from spacer.
This car will mostly see a 20 mile to track drive and 1/4 mile passes.
How much spacer to clear rear control arms on a 2001 with a 15 inch wheel, or can it be done at all?
Do I have to also clear the rear rotor or caliper?
With the extra sidewall of a 15 inch tire you could afford to have a narrower slick or DOT from losing depth from spacer.
This car will mostly see a 20 mile to track drive and 1/4 mile passes.
