Tire/wheel question?

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Mar 28, 2022 | 09:27 PM

Fithen62

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Tire/wheel question?

New C5 owner as of today, tire fitment question? Will this fit without issues?

Size 18x8.5
Size 19x10 Rear
Finish Satin black
bolt 5x120
offset 54 79
new coated rims

Tires front 2454018
tires rear 2753019 R

Mar 28, 2022 | 10:00 PM

jdmvette

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You'll need spacers in the rear

Mar 29, 2022 | 01:38 AM

USAZR1

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Originally Posted by Fithen62

Rear tires are shorter than the fronts. Shorter rear sidewall height will look bad and the shorter tire diameter may cause Active Handling/Traction Control issues.
Need to bump the rear tire sizing to a 275/35/19, at least.
As JD already mentioned, your rear wheels have too much offset for a C5. Go with a 3/4" or 1" spacer (my choice) for correct fit.

Mar 30, 2022 | 03:02 PM

jackthelad

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C5 wheels are not 5x120, they are 5x4.75". Just enough difference to force the studs to bend.

Mar 31, 2022 | 11:16 AM

grinder11

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

You'll need spacers in the rear

IDK if spacers are required, or not. I ran 315/30/18 Michelin PS2s in back for years without spacers, on a 10.5 wide wheel. Maybe the 19" changes things??