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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Does anyone know if an 18X10.5 wheel with 55 mm offset fit over a Stop Tech big brake kit? 6 piston with 14 caliper.

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rsgolfn
Does anyone know if an 18X10.5 wheel with 55 mm offset fit over a Stop Tech big brake kit? 6 piston with 14 caliper.

Ray
Depends on the wheel... specifically on how the spokes are shaped. Diameter and offset don't really tell the whole story. OEM 18x10.5 speedlines with an offset of 58mm just barely fit over my C6 ZO6 brakes, but the same size reproduction rims(below) interfere like a ****. Are you trying to fit wheels to existing brakes, or vice versa?




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I have the stop techs on the car and was trying to buy another set of track wheels without breaking the bank. The seller didn't know whether or not they would fit. These are not OEM wheels but repros. They look like speedlines but you are correct in that I don't know whether or not they have the same wheel dimensions. Thanks for trying to help.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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My old rear thinspokes just cleared my XYZ BBKs. I am getting four 18x10.5 wheels in Z06 rear offsets for use as track wheels. They will clear the rear Calipers but I'm not sure about the fronts... I'll use small spacers if needed.

Get the template off of Stoptechs website and check it agianst the wheels or find someone to check for you...

Nice template It's_Go_Time!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Nice template It's_Go_Time!!!
Thanks Tim...low-tech gets the job done every time!
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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LOL Low tech nothing, that's lot more sturdy then templates glued to carboard!

Hey send me some specs on the rotors you use... I'll hook you up with some two piece floaters on the cheap if they fit! I owe you one...

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