Anyone running base C6 rims?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Providence RI
Anyone running base C6 rims?
A friend of mine just pulled off his stock rims of a base 2013 coupe and only wants $250 for them. I know they are an inch larger in diameter. 18/19". Will these fit and work properly on my 01' vert'?
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Le Mans Master
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I have base C6 wheels on my '99 coupe. I am running a 5/16" spacer in the back, and no spacer up front. They aren't pushed out quite as far in the wheel wells as some might like, but they don't rub and they don't pelt the rear fenders with rocks like a "flush" offset would. I think they look great, and really update the look of the car. 
Burning Brakes
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I bought a set a friend pulled off his C6 with good stock tires with a plan to use them as winter wheels. Bought a set of sensors and installed. Fronts worked great, rear just brushed the back of the wheel housing. Had to buy spacers. Used them 1 season on my 2001. Sheared a lug off the rear and had to have it replaced on the road. Expensive job on a C5. Took the wheels off and sold them. DON'T DO IT MAN!!!!
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I bought a set a friend pulled off his C6 with good stock tires with a plan to use them as winter wheels. Bought a set of sensors and installed. Fronts worked great, rear just brushed the back of the wheel housing. Had to buy spacers. Used them 1 season on my 2001. Sheared a lug off the rear and had to have it replaced on the road. Expensive job on a C5. Took the wheels off and sold them. DON'T DO IT MAN!!!!
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From: Peachland B.C.
If you are going to use a spacer make sure it is a hub centric adapter/spacer and not just a flat plate with holes in it. The wheels are hub centric.
PM me if you want the name of a source which builds custom adapter/spacers. Very pleased with their product.
PM me if you want the name of a source which builds custom adapter/spacers. Very pleased with their product.