C6 Wheels on C5
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From: Shiloh Illinois
St. Jude Donor '09
C6 Wheels on C5
Will they fit?
I have an 08 Z with oem chrome z wheels. Replacing them with black chrome wheels. Our 00 C5 needs new tires, but before I buy new tires for the C5, was thinking of this application.
I have an 08 Z with oem chrome z wheels. Replacing them with black chrome wheels. Our 00 C5 needs new tires, but before I buy new tires for the C5, was thinking of this application.
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I was just getting ready to post the question of C6 wheels/tires on a C5.
Last post said the C6 wheels/tires would stick out. Is this because a C6 Z06 has a wider wheel/tire combo than a C6? I have seen other member's C5's with C6 wheels and they looked okay. I did hear that there maybe an issue with tire rub on the inner rear wheel well, but many said no. Some have had to utilize a spacer, others have not. I also understand that the C5 will not recognize the C6 tire press. sensors (TPS)
To run A set of C6 wheels on a C5 (in my case, an 01 verte), can you just replace the C6 TPS with C5 TPS units to make it work. I hope so, I have a nice set of C6 wheels/tires.
Last post said the C6 wheels/tires would stick out. Is this because a C6 Z06 has a wider wheel/tire combo than a C6? I have seen other member's C5's with C6 wheels and they looked okay. I did hear that there maybe an issue with tire rub on the inner rear wheel well, but many said no. Some have had to utilize a spacer, others have not. I also understand that the C5 will not recognize the C6 tire press. sensors (TPS)
To run A set of C6 wheels on a C5 (in my case, an 01 verte), can you just replace the C6 TPS with C5 TPS units to make it work. I hope so, I have a nice set of C6 wheels/tires.
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I don't know about the C6 Z06 rims...
but the standard C6 rear rims sit inwards on a C5... to where many use 1/4" plate spacers; and the front C6 standard rims need nothing done (they are the same exact offset as the C5 front rims).
The C6 Z06 rims... are they that much wider - or is the offset different compared to the standard C6 rims?
but the standard C6 rear rims sit inwards on a C5... to where many use 1/4" plate spacers; and the front C6 standard rims need nothing done (they are the same exact offset as the C5 front rims).
The C6 Z06 rims... are they that much wider - or is the offset different compared to the standard C6 rims?
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Okay, thanks for the response. That should help the original poster too, man00dude. Can you still use the original wheel studs if you use a 1/4 " spacers? and, will using C5 sensors in the C6 wheels work? Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '09
Hey guys, thanks for the responses. I haven't had the opportunity to do my own research on this. I may have time in the next two weeks to try the Z rear wheels on the C5 to see what they look like.
I did see a C5 at FunFest this last weekend that had some big wheels on the rear. They did stick out about 3/4 of an inch past the fender. I could live with that. Or eventually get the wide body kit for the C5.
Again thanks.
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My boss has some dark C6 wheels he is looking to replace and I was thinking of buying them from him to put on my '02 coupe. I just wasn't sure if dark gray rims would look good on a yellow couple. I think the fit will be fine from the sounds of it.
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I am living proof the standard C6 wheels will work. I ran them without a spacer for a while with no problem, but the rears will ever so slightly rub the inner wheel well plastic during jounce/rebound. They sat inside the wheel well too deep for me, so I added 1/4 spacers. There are enough threads left to torque to specification without any fear of loosening under street driving...I have checked and rechecked several times because I am a chicken
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I have had stock C6 wheels and tires on my '02 since April of '06 without issue rubbing or otherwise. I picked up the wheels from a local club member without sensors and the used tires right here on the forum. Siince my sensors were almost 5 years old at the time and I didn't break down my original wheels and tires I purchased new sensors. I have driven over 30k miles since and am pleased with the look and feel.
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