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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRiderZR1
Do the C5 World Challenge body parts bolt right up. All the pictures I am seeing show a fender that also has a flared rocker as well. I am looking for a flared quarter, but want one that will bolt right up. I have 335s going on the rear. they stick out 3/4 inch. Not looking to go with L5s due to having to use a spacer for them to look right.

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I run 18x13" rims,18x335/30 tires with a 3/8" spacer.

The world challenge fenders are RACE body parts, NOT SHOW parts. Fit is Good, not perfect.

YES there is a flair for the rocker

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
I run 18x13" rims,18x335/30 tires with a 3/8" spacer.

The world challenge fenders are RACE body parts, NOT SHOW parts. Fit is Good, not perfect.

YES there is a flair for the rocker


Thanks. That is what I was wondering.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
yes i use 5/8" spacers.

here's more details to help you decide.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...391&highlight=
brother that was a great thread,i got the same arp bolts,so where are you getting wheel spacers from and who makes the 345 tires?not too many local shops around here carry spacers,your c5 looks bad azz.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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today i replaced the wheel studs with the longer arp studs,it was about a 2 1/2hr job with air tools and a bit of a pain.
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