Question: C5Z Wheel Spacers
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Question: C5Z Wheel Spacers
Hey all, Just wanted to start up a thread and ask a question at the same time. As you all probably know, the stock C5Z wheels sit very noticeably tucked into the fender wells.
My question is...what size spacers would i need to make the wheels fit flush with the fender line? I am running stock wheel and tire sizes and thats what i will continue to do. Thanks!
My question is...what size spacers would i need to make the wheels fit flush with the fender line? I am running stock wheel and tire sizes and thats what i will continue to do. Thanks!
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I just installed some wheel spacers on my 99, its not a Z but there isnt a difference between the a z06 and a coupe when it comes to the hubs or picking a wheel spacer.. Im running a 20mm hub centric spacer, which is a little less then an inch, then I stuck a 295 tire on the rear and it came out flush... heres the link to my thread, theres pictures..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-spacers.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-spacers.html
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Maybe a 1/2" or 3/4" wheel spacer out back would be better fit. Im going for a lined-up look with zero poke. I would rather have it a little recessed if anything.
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From: Phoenix Arizona
I just installed some wheel spacers on my 99, its not a Z but there isnt a difference between the a z06 and a coupe when it comes to the hubs or picking a wheel spacer.. Im running a 20mm hub centric spacer, which is a little less then an inch, then I stuck a 295 tire on the rear and it came out flush... heres the link to my thread, theres pictures..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-spacers.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-spacers.html
Instructor
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From: La Mesa, CA
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What is a good/reccomended brand of spacers?
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I didn't put a spacer in the front, I just went with a 255 tires instead of a 245.. and I went with H&R spacers which I bought through vividracing.com also I have the hub centric style of a spacer
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