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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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alright everyone im confused here...

i wana put some c6 wheels on my c5 but im hearing its not a direct fit?

i want the 19s in the rear and 18s in the front

what do i have to do to get them to fit?

or do they actually fit and i was hearing wrong?

i need some info help me out please!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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I put '08 split-spokes on my '02 convertible, stock 'o8 tires. Direct bolt on. Fronts are perfect, rears are set in 5/16" compared to originals. Some have to add 1/4" spacers in the rear, some don't. I didn't, but might later, just for looks. HTH

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by byronhunter
I put '08 split-spokes on my '02 convertible, stock 'o8 tires. Direct bolt on. Fronts are perfect, rears are set in 5/16" compared to originals. Some have to add 1/4" spacers in the rear, some don't. I didn't, but might later, just for looks. HTH

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kk thanks for the info, thats what i thought just a spacer but some dude was tellin me i need like a full conversion kit or some ****, so i was gona wait til im certain til i spent the $
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One more thing, if you are considering ZO6 wheels, you might want to wait for someone that has done it to respond, before you do the $ thing.

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im in the same boat. I want the z06 rims and tires, but dont want them to rub.

I could even to the stock C6 rims and tires if I see a rim I like
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Blk Btty C5

i wana put some c6 wheels on my c5 but im hearing its not a direct fit?
or do they actually fit and i was hearing wrong?
Standard C6 polished wheels wheels were a direct fit on my '01, without
using any spacers.

The wider C6 Z06 wheels may rub the rear wheel housings, without spacers.
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