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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 11:37 AM
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I picked up today a set of 4 OE rims from a friends 2008 C6 that were taken off the car when new and put in storage. He told me it was from his Base 2008 C6.

Any information regarding these rims?? What are they worth??

These are not Chrome.

I am missing the Center Caps. Where can I purchase OE/Style replacements?

RPI Design has the Decals available for the center caps. They have two sizes available. Which size should I purchase?

Which Lug Nuts/Locks should I purchase????

I would like to put these on my 1999 C5. Will their be any problems with the larger wheels/rubber??











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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Hopefully they'll fit fine, so much better looking than the wagon wheels. JMO
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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As 8VETTE7 said, spacers will be needed at least in the rear. Most guys use adapters. Big difference between the 2.
The front wheel offset is so slight you can get away with not having to put anything on the front. As for the rear, you will need these :





http://www.ebay.com/itm/191700486593...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The OEM center caps already have an emblem embossed into it although it's the C6 Emblem design. I don't know of any aftermarket cap that actually fits a OEM wheel with nothing printed on it.




Here's a link to to the caps although they are a bit pricey:

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/22132/c...p-9594656.html


As for worth ? I have seen complete sets with caps and lug nuts sell anywhere from $500 to $700 for the set.


I have same style C6 aftermarket wheels on my car, but in a C5 Z06 size. I'm looking to for a complete set , just like you got to replace mine.







Lug nuts are just a matter of choice ...you can do a google search and find the style you like.
Thread size is M12 x 1.5 which covers from 1997 to 2017
Here is just one set to give you an idea.

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...and-sport.aspx

Now for locks, I have only used one manufacturer, McGard, since i have been putting aftermarket wheels on cars.





http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/comp...model=Corvette

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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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You need 1" spacers or the wheel studs will hit the rear of the wheel unless they are trimmed. 20mm = .78" which means about 1/4" of stud will have to be removed.

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