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Jun 28, 2021 | 07:41 PM

TonicR6

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C7 Z06 wheel question

I am wanting to get some repo C7 Z06 wheels for my C5, but I am lost with the sizing. I have several questions. I was originally wanting the stock sizing, but after looking at some other C5's I am thinking the 18/19 staggered looks better than the 17/18. I have heard that if you move away from stock sizing, it can cause issues with traction control and stability control. Is that going to be an issue? Also, what is the best width for the 18/19? I don't want to have any (or much) wheel poke. What would the best offset be?

Thank y'all so much for your help!

Jun 28, 2021 | 07:55 PM

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Post a link to the wheels in question, to save a lot of wasted questions.

Jun 29, 2021 | 10:48 AM

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Have not seen the 19’s much in the reps of the C7 Z06. Going to 18/19 doesnt do anything its if ya get the tires the wrong sizes etc etc.

Jul 9, 2021 | 12:49 PM

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These are the wheels I am interested in.

https://www.oewheelsllc.com/19-Fits-...460.1624023272

Jul 10, 2021 | 07:01 PM

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^ fronts look okay but I think the rear +79 will be too sunken in and may need a spacer...

@USAZR1 will know for sure

Jul 10, 2021 | 07:21 PM

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These are the wheels I am interested in.

https://www.oewheelsllc.com/19-Fits-...460.1624023272

That link doesn't work, for me.

Jul 10, 2021 | 09:39 PM

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That link doesn't work, for me.

Let me see if I can screenshot the specs and send them.

Jul 10, 2021 | 09:44 PM

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I Don't know how to tag USAZR1 in this post.

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Jul 11, 2021 | 01:35 AM

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I Don't know how to tag USAZR1 in this post.

to tag you just type the @ symbol and then the user's name.

@TonicR6 @USAZR1

Jul 11, 2021 | 02:12 AM

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Those 18x8.5's with +56 offset would work fine but those 19x10's with +79 would need a 3/4" or 1" (my preference) spacer for best fit.
Thanks, JD.

Jul 11, 2021 | 07:29 AM

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Those 18x8.5's with +56 offset would work fine but those 19x10's with +79 would need a 3/4" or 1" (my preference) spacer for best fit.
Thanks, JD.

Great! Thank you for your reply!

As far as tire sizing, I was reading I would probably be best with 265-35-18 and 285-30-19. Am I on track with the tire sizing? I don't want to mess up my speedo/tach/ traction control or any of that stuff.

Jul 11, 2021 | 02:07 PM

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Great! Thank you for your reply!
As far as tire sizing, I was reading I would probably be best with 265-35-18 and 285-30-19. Am I on track with the tire sizing? I don't want to mess up my speedo/tach/ traction control or any of that stuff.

Personally, I would go with 265/35/18 fronts and 305/30/19 rears. Hard to beat that combo for availability, cost, and performance on a street car.
Don't worry about the other stuff, you'll be fine.

Jul 11, 2021 | 02:54 PM

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Personally, I would go with 265/35/18 fronts and 305/30/19 rears. Hard to beat that combo for availability, cost, and performance on a street car.
Don't worry about the other stuff, you'll be fine.

I am going to buy all the stuff this week. Thank you SO much for all your help!

Jul 12, 2021 | 11:10 AM

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https://www.titanwheelaccessories.co...EaAlOLEALw_wcB

These spacers look like they will work?

Thanks! Almost done!

Jul 12, 2021 | 04:47 PM

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Personally, I would go with 265/35/18 fronts and 305/30/19 rears. Hard to beat that combo for availability, cost, and performance on a street car.
Don't worry about the other stuff, you'll be fine.

would this be a good set up for a daily driver or would you go with a 18inch wheel so that you can get some more sidewall.

Jul 12, 2021 | 07:00 PM

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https://www.titanwheelaccessories.co...EaAlOLEALw_wcB

These spacers look like they will work?

Thanks! Almost done!

Those will work fine.

Jul 12, 2021 | 07:07 PM

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would this be a good set up for a daily driver or would you go with a 18inch wheel so that you can get some more sidewall.

I ran that same tire size combo on my Z06, for two years. I prefer 19" rear tires for their much better selection of widths and aspect ratios.
Sidewall height is way overvalued, by some people. A 3.5" to 4" sidewall is plenty.

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