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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 04:27 PM
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Just did this on my 99. 20mm hubcentric did the trick and is what all the cool guys are using. I have the twin spoke C6 wheels and the rears are right where they need to be. About .75 inches was needed.

Are you putting those on a Base C5 or a Z06?
Did you add a spacer to the front?
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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Base coupe. Fronts were same offset as the C5 wheels. Spacer for the rears was all that was needed. 3/4” was just right

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Are you putting those on a Base C5 or a Z06?
Did you add a spacer to the front?
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Brunello
Base coupe. Fronts were same offset as the C5 wheels. Spacer for the rears was all that was needed. 3/4” was just right
Very nice! Did you have to trim the studs to accommodate the spacer / rim?
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ntarry
Very nice! Did you have to trim the studs to accommodate the spacer / rim?
I used the same size spacer 20 mm with the split spoke wheels on my C5. The split spoke rims have a recess on the back flange that allows the studs to fit without hitting anything. So depending on the wheels you use, if there is a recess you won't have to trim the studs. If the recess isn't large enough then you'll have to definitely trim them.
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Where did you buy the spacers/adjusters?
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Where did you buy the spacers/adjusters?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HUBCENTRI...Cclp%3A2334524
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Bought similar off EBay. Paid about $50. Not sure what you get for $150 pair but mine were aluminum and appeared well made when received. Held up for my first summer season.


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Old Nov 10, 2020 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Brunello
Just did this on my 99. 20mm hubcentric did the trick and is what all the cool guys are using. I have the twin spoke C6 wheels and the rears are right where they need to be. About .75 inches was needed.

Beautiful man! Sending you a pm with a question now!!
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Back when I was involved in racing in England, this kind of spacer was not permitted for the production saloons (sedans). Longer studs and a limited thickness "simple" spacer were OK. I think the rule came in after someone lost a wheel due to the spacer breaking up. Probably cheap aluminum.






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When you use MY pic laddie, open your eyes, and post the link with it, Read it, before you put your foot in your mouth!
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When you use MY pic laddie, open your eyes, and post the link with it, Read it, before you put your foot in your mouth!
Glad to see you're still alive & kicking, Frank. Hope to see you post more.
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