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Mar 9, 2011 | 10:06 PM

corvettedaddy11

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12 inch wide wheels

Any one have any pics of how far a 12 inch wide rim sticks out on stock quarters.......?

Mar 9, 2011 | 10:11 PM

jdmvette

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it's the tires moreso than the wheel that will stick out too far.

Mar 9, 2011 | 10:15 PM

corvettedaddy11

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Bet it will look GAY.........!

Mar 9, 2011 | 11:05 PM

jdmvette

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Bet it will look GAY.........!

it'll look more like this...

Mar 9, 2011 | 11:07 PM

damilleniumboy

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it'll look more like this...

Damn, was that piggie was supperchaged!

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:03 AM

corvettedaddy11

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Hahahaha i love it ........!:d

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:20 AM

Gr8Wht

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12 inches.....Holy shets!

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:31 AM

Just Cruise

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I got a 11inch on the back with 305s and it looks great. You can do it but would either have to buy the fender kit or the inner wheel well kit. It is actually possible to put a 13Inch rim on a c5.

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Mar 10, 2011 | 12:36 AM

jacks996

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I had 11.5 wide with 305s and it was flush

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:14 AM

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max'svette

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I'm running 11.5 That's as wide as you should go. 12" looks like ****.

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:31 AM

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zagger

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To the guys running 11.5 or 11.0, what offset are you running?

Mar 10, 2011 | 02:09 AM

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Just Cruise

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Im running 9.5 in the front and 11s in the rear. Someone said you can put a 305 on a 11.5 inch rim. Wouldn't the rim stick out. I have 275s on the front but i recommend 265s. The 275s stick out about a quarter inch. I was told to go with 275s don't do it.

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:00 PM

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JustinStrife

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Friend is tubbed like me, but he has 12" widened Z06 wheels and 345 Mickey Thompson drag radials. They sit damn near flush with the wheel well and it looks aggressive as all hell.

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:09 PM

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corvettedaddy11

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Mar 10, 2011 | 12:19 PM

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JustinStrife

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Next time I see him, I'll take pictures and post them.

He's on the forum though. Goes by n20Sage or something like that.

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:22 PM

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corvettedaddy11

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Mar 10, 2011 | 12:33 PM

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Russ K

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To the guys running 11.5 or 11.0, what offset are you running?

I have 19x11 wheels with a 65mm offset. 305/30/19 tires and they don't stick out or rub.

Russ Kemp

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:54 PM

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Near Flush depending on tire choice with a +74mm offset

and tub job

345/35ZR18 Bridgestone Expedia S-01 street tires........(Off the rear of a Jaguar XJ220):

345/30/18 BFG DR:

More wheel/tire pics:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/30s/index15.shtml

Aug 25, 2019 | 03:31 AM

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jimbob1128

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My 2cents 11in wheels

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Originally Posted by Just Cruise

I got a 11inch on the back with 305s and it looks great. You can do it but would either have to buy the fender kit or the inner wheel well kit. It is actually possible to put a 13Inch rim on a c5.

On my stock NON ZR1 1994 Corvette. I Currently have 11 inch 50mm Offset on ALL FOUR WHEELS with Zero rubbing or chafing anywhere and can turn the steering wheel 100% for a u turn with NO issues. Tires are 315 Toyo, all four wheels.

The wheel company said for "rear wheels only" but they were mistaken. KONI shocks may help on the vertical bounce, but there is NO wheel rubbing for turns whatsoever. Meaning that GM SHOULD have done this stock.

The handling on off ramps and curves with speed is beyond belief. The wheels stick out 1.5 in and I love them.

Send me your email. I will send you a pic. Jim.