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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Can anyone advise whether C6 wheels and tires will fit on a C5?

Fronts 18 x 8.5 with P245/40ZR18
Rear 19 x 10 with P285/35ZR19

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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I have a set of 05 C6 rims on mine and they are fine. No wear or rubbing issues. 2000 C 5 Vert.
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Originally Posted by CDN Vette
Can anyone advise whether C6 wheels and tires will fit on a C5?

Fronts 18 x 8.5 with P245/40ZR18
Rear 19 x 10 with P285/35ZR19

Thanks in advance.
Same setup here. Used 1/4in spacer on the rear. No problems at all.
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thanks for the input
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Put a set of stock '07 wheels/tires on my '99 FRC last Friday...have a 1/8" spacer w/ no problems so far.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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fit on mine with no problem, no spacers
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Hey buddy,

yes they will fit! I got c6 rim and tires on my car right now!
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18x8.5 is awfully narrow isn't it?
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Originally Posted by VIPERBLUELX
18x8.5 is awfully narrow isn't it?
Stock C6 size.
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