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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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So Im looking at putting some new rims on my '02 Z06. Currently it has a set of C6 Z06 wheels in 18X9.5 +40 (275/35/18 Pilot SS) on the front and 19X12 +59 (345/30/19 Pilot SS) on the rear. Im going to reuse the tires since they are almost brand new. I found a set I like and the rears are the same as ones I currently have but the fronts come in a +56 offset. Would it still look pretty close to what I have now or better/worse. A search led me to believe that the +40 I have now is not typical and that more people are happy with their +56 offset. Any advice on +56 vs +40? Thanks!
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Here is what the current +40 offset looks like on the front.





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The OEM wheels on a Z06 have a +54 offset according to info I have seen on the forum. So I would think the +56 should fit just fine.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
The OEM wheels on a Z06 have a +54 offset according to info I have seen on the forum. So I would think the +56 should fit just fine.
Thanks...! I guess I didn't realize the stock size was still 9.5 wide so that certainly makes sense.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
The OEM wheels on a Z06 have a +54 offset according to info I have seen on the forum. So I would think the +56 should fit just fine.
correct it will fit, but depending on the width of the wheel it may rub the inner wheel at full lock.
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16mm more offset is .630 or 5/8"
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