C6 wheels...?

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Aug 10, 2009 | 03:54 PM

CharlieB1979

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C6 wheels...?

I'm dead positive that this has been addressed more than multiple times...but alas, I need assistance!

I am interested in purchasing the below tire types:

2 Rear 19x10" Offset is 65mm. Bolt pattern is 5x120.65. Hub Size is 70.3

2 Front 18x8.5" Offset is 46mm. Bolt pattern is 5x120.65. Hub size is 70.3

Would they fit on a C5 Coupe (non z06)?

Aug 10, 2009 | 04:36 PM

my6thvette

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They fit on mine.

Aug 10, 2009 | 04:39 PM

19torch99

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Yes they fit. I've heard it's 50/50 that you'll need to run a spacer so they don't rub on the inner wheel well due to the incorrect offset. I decided to run a 1" adapter to make them sit more flush with the outer wheel well. Here are some pictures:

Aug 10, 2009 | 04:56 PM

my6thvette

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This is what the C6 rear wheels look like without a spacer.

Aug 10, 2009 | 05:38 PM

BLAQK

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no spacers, rubbing so bad i need a new tire. prolly won't run into that unless your car is slammed tho. I'm going to space them out a little. They do look good on our cars though.

Aug 10, 2009 | 08:57 PM

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Are the C6 wheels shown GM wheels or are they C6 reproduction wheels made to fit C5's?

Aug 10, 2009 | 09:53 PM

my6thvette

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Mine are OEM C6 wheels with original factory Goodyear GS-2 tires.

Aug 10, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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1/4 inch spacer here...allows plenty of stud length so you can tighten wheel nuts without fear of failure. I had rubbing on the inside before adding spacers.

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Aug 10, 2009 | 10:51 PM

Mike99FRC

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I have stock C6 wheels on my car with no spacers with no problems so far.

Aug 11, 2009 | 09:37 AM

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JimZRyd

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Originally Posted by my6thvette

This is what the C6 rear wheels look like without a spacer.

this is a C6 wheel

Aug 11, 2009 | 01:48 PM

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my6thvette

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Woops, that was the wrong picture. That one is the C5 wheel. Here is the C6 wheel, for comparison.

Aug 11, 2009 | 02:08 PM

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John G Pircsuk

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I also run C6 OEM's with a 1/4 spacer in the rear. No rubbing ever. Longer studs are not needed; you will get full thread engegement.

Aug 11, 2009 | 05:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'

1/4 inch spacer here...allows plenty of stud length so you can tighten wheel nuts without fear of failure. I had rubbing on the inside before adding spacers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John G Pircsuk

I also run C6 OEM's with a 1/4 spacer in the rear. No rubbing ever. Longer studs are not needed; you will get full thread engegement.

So C6 wheels will work with spacers.
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