Wanting new wheels
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: Denver CO
i believe veteva2 has GS style wheels on his C5, and his car is sick!! One of the best looking C5's on here in my opinion. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...r-stripes.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...r-stripes.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Jacksonville FL
I picked up a set of oe gumbys for a very good price. Question is, will i need a 1/4 inch spacer for the rear for clearence or do you think i will be ok. They are the original sizes of 18 8.5 and 19 10. I will have a set of hankook v12's in original sizes coming also in the next few days. I do believe that 245 40zr 18's and 285 35zr 19's are the stock size for the rims. Any thoughts or comments will be gratefully appreciated. I haven't ordered the tires yet. Thanks to you all.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: If you wanna live life on your own terms, you gotta be willing to crash and burn Florida
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Schieding Connecticut
Wanting new wheels
Check out Ace Alloy Wheels "Slick" wheels. Excellent quality, not too heavy for aftermarket wheels and they look great!
Got a couple questions to ask you all. I m looking at some new wheels for my 98 vert. Really like some of the c6 style wheels, like the standard 5 spoke and the grand sport style. Repros or original, gumbys, just can't decide. I do want chrome. Just looking at putting my own touch to one of the most fantastic cars made but don't want to go backwards. I do love the looks of my vette but, want that extra kick. You all are so helpful with your words of wisdom is why I would like to hear what you say. Thanks so much and hope I can also help sometime.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Modesto California
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Bowman ND
Hi all. Tried to prefit my new wheels and was very frustrated. Added a 1/4 inch spacer to the rear and found only about 3/4 inch of space between the rim and the wheel well. I just don't know what to do. I don't think the lug nuts grabbed enough. Uuggggg. Am I just over thinking this or should I just order the tires. I know that this has been a thread for some time but I just can't get the answer. I'm leaning to the original size rims and being happy with them. HELP.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
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From: Germantown, TN
Hopefully meflyFRC will chime in. I'm pretty sure he had spacers in the past. Are you having issues with the front or rear wheels??
Don't worry too much, I'm sure all the issues will work out & you will look back & say "wow I worried too much". When getting wheels that may not be an exact fit, there is always a level of patience/frustration that comes aong with it.
Don't worry too much, I'm sure all the issues will work out & you will look back & say "wow I worried too much". When getting wheels that may not be an exact fit, there is always a level of patience/frustration that comes aong with it.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Lake Fork TEXAS
What are you trying to figure out??
Hi all. Tried to prefit my new wheels and was very frustrated. Added a 1/4 inch spacer to the rear and found only about 3/4 inch of space between the rim and the wheel well. I just don't know what to do. I don't think the lug nuts grabbed enough. Uuggggg. Am I just over thinking this or should I just order the tires. I know that this has been a thread for some time but I just can't get the answer. I'm leaning to the original size rims and being happy with them. HELP.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 352
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From: Bowman ND
The space between the inner wheel and the wheel tub is only about 3/4 inch. I'm just not sure if that is enough room if you catch a bump. I haven't tried the fronts yet. Thanks very much.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,254
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From: Columbus Oh
Im running c6 offset 19x10s on my car with a 25mm adapter and it looks about perfect. I have considered possibly moving to a 1 1/4 inch adapter though. But definitly 1/4 inch isnt enough. It may not rub on the inside but it will have that sunken in wheel look that looks terrible.
I bought my adapters as a set of 4 but only used 2 and im selling the other 2 if youre interested.
m.corvetteforum.com/c5-parts-for-sale-wanted/3218716-fs-25mm-wheel-adapters.html
Last edited by 02z06dave; Feb 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM.