10.5's all around?

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Jul 3, 2012 | 12:23 AM

chassed

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10.5's all around?

Is it possible to run repo C6 Z06 10.5's all around?

I searched but it just mentioned OEM wheels...

Jul 3, 2012 | 12:34 AM

ALLEGRO

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A couple of things here.

First, I am not sure that the 10.5 is going to fit up front and allow full-lock turning.

Second is that regardless, you will still need to maintain the 0.5 to 1.5 inch difference between front and rear tire sizes to keep your AH/TC happy.

Keep us posted.

Jul 3, 2012 | 08:15 AM

PushinTheLimit

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Lots of racers use the 18x10.5 OEM C5 rear wheels as a square setup. But we also run with traction control/active handling off so that's not an issue. It will fit in the front, but at full lock, you will rub your lower control arms slightly.

Jul 3, 2012 | 10:55 AM

chassed

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I won't be auto crossing, just daily driving.

Thanks for the help guys!

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:20 PM

nj02vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chassed

I won't be auto crossing, just daily driving.

Thanks for the help guys!

You'll turn full lock a LOT more daily driving than any sort of racing. Just parking alone.

Unless there is a real need, I wouldn't go 10.5 on the front. I went 9.5 on the front and the steering effort is noticeably different.

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:38 PM

chassed

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Right, but the OEM 10.5's are 58mm offset.. And that fits up front... The repos are 56mm offset. I'll be running a narrow tire as well, to boot.

Jul 3, 2012 | 03:05 PM

youngrigo

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Alot of people that auto x or road course their car use the 10.5 stock wheels in the front as well.

But if your going to be daily driving it i wouldn't recommend it as it is also going to following the lines of the road more with the wider tires