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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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I am looking at a set of 18x10.5 +20 for all 4 corners
and then 295/35/18 rears and 275/35/18 fronts.
Car is not lowered
I know they are aggressive but wanted to know if they will rub on the inside or poke way too far out.

thanks for your help
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
I ran the numbers using the C5 Coupe/Vert specs (you don't say if you have a Z) and the outer edge of the fronts will protrude 63MM (almost 2.5 inches) past where the current wheel edge is. The inner wheel edge will have 13MM (about 1/2 inch) additional clearance from the inner wheel well. The rears will protrude out 58MM (almost 2.3inches) past where the current rear wheel edge is. The inner wheel edge will have about 32MM (about 1 1/4 inches) additional clearance from the inner wheel well.

If you like the 4x4 look you will LOVE this setup..... Great for sand blasting the paint off the fenders prior to a repaint...........

Try the numbers for yourself........
Certainly not a look I would want for my car.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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Like what was posted, you need to find a wheel with an offset that is around 58mm for a 10.5" wheel. If there is a bigger offset you can run spacers, but with less offset there's nothing you can do.
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