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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 03:15 PM
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new to the forum dont know if I am in the right place..I have a question on whether the c6 z06 brakes upgrade will clear the stock c5 wheels? Thank you for bearing with me if this does not belong here.. thanks ted
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I don't think that they will. The C6z has bigger rims.

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Not even close I'm pretty sure. I think I read somewhere they don't even work with base 18"/19" base C6 wheels - not sure if it's a diameter issue or offset issue.
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You need at least 18" fronts - and then it's luck whether they clear or not. Rears no problem.

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I’ve done it on my 04 Z06 and as mentioned, you need 4 18” Z06 rear wheels to clear. The 02-04 Z06 Speedlines have just (and I mean just) enough clearance for the front calipers, and have found that also doing this on an 01 Z06, the 18” Alcoa Z06 wheels clear as well with a little more room than the Speedlines.

I have since upgraded my wheels to TSW Nurburgring in 18/18 front and rear, and they clear by a considerable margin as well.

Great upgrade to the C5 for looks and performance!




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