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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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hey guys im new to this site and new to my vette its my first one and i am wanting to buy some new wheel for it. The problem is i do not know if the wheels will clear the brake kit i am putting on. ok my car is an 04 c5 and the wheels i want are the 19/20 ruff 281's, but i am going to put a gm c6 z06 brake kit on it and i want to know if the wheels will clear the brakes???? any imput is greatly appreciated!!!!
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you might want to check the search feature - both c5 general and c5 tech.
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Simple answer - no, won't fit.

You need to select a wheel that is designed to clear big brakes like the C6 Z06 brakes.
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