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2011 Corvette wheels on a 01 Vert
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2011 Corvette wheels on a 01 Vert
Can anyone post some pics of a c5 vette with 2011 vette wheels? Any problems with fitment?
Link -- http://www.corvetteblogger.com/image.../043010_4b.jpg
Link -- http://www.corvetteblogger.com/image.../043010_4b.jpg
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I have not seen any yet, but if they are like all the other C6 wheels they will fit, but the offset is different from the C5 to the C6.
Also the sizes on a C6 is 18F & 19R so you will be looking at new tires to go along with the wheels.
Also the sizes on a C6 is 18F & 19R so you will be looking at new tires to go along with the wheels.
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i have always thought that the factory wheels do have different offsets and may stick out [or in] but if you go aftermarket replicas they are built to the specs of the car you are buying them for.
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The front C6 wheels fit fine - the offset is the same at 56mm. The rears are a different issue, the OEM C6 wheels are 79mm, where the C5 rears are about 63mm.
With a 79mm rear offset, the wheels might rub on the frame side of the fenders. You will get opinions that others have done it and they fit fine, still others will tell you that they added a 1/4" spacer......
Personally - if you like the look of the wheels, all of the replica wheel makers like Factory Reproductions make C6 replica wheels in C5 fitments. That's the way I would go.
With a 79mm rear offset, the wheels might rub on the frame side of the fenders. You will get opinions that others have done it and they fit fine, still others will tell you that they added a 1/4" spacer......
Personally - if you like the look of the wheels, all of the replica wheel makers like Factory Reproductions make C6 replica wheels in C5 fitments. That's the way I would go.
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but you have aftermarket replicas built for a c5. your experience has no bearing on how a real c6 gm wheel fits, if that is what the op is specifically asking.
i have always thought that the factory wheels do have different offsets and may stick out [or in] but if you go aftermarket replicas they are built to the specs of the car you are buying them for.
i have always thought that the factory wheels do have different offsets and may stick out [or in] but if you go aftermarket replicas they are built to the specs of the car you are buying them for.
Luke at the Tire Rack confirmed these are Reproduction C6 wheels for the C6. He said I need to order the 11" wide rear since they would not need a spacer. A smaller width would require a 1/4" spacer.
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check the post above yours.
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I understand they make c6 repos but what about OEM 2011 C6 wheels (im not referring to the split spokes). I'm talking about the 5 spokes.
I know they will fit but will the offset make the wheels stick out from the fender?
I know they will fit but will the offset make the wheels stick out from the fender?
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I haven't seen this particular replica yet. I know they just came out with some replicas for the ZR1 and the Grand Sport to fit the C5 offset, however I haven't even seen a base C6 yet with these wheels. Most of the new C6s I see are the Grand Sports. Our club dealership sponsor told me that he rarely even sells the base C6 since the Grand Sport package made its debut.
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