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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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will i be able to use these c6 wheels on a c5 with new tires?

18X8.5. front And. 19X10.5 rear?

if so what size tires will be best suited?
is the lug pattern the same?
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I believe the lug/bolt pattern is the same; the issue will be different offsets (I'm assuming these are OEM C6 wheels and not aftermarket wheels which could be made with an offset for C5s). I don't know the specific differences so I can't say how much differently they will fit. As to tire sizes, just look at the tire mfrs' specs regarding rim width, keeping in mind the circumference ratio between the front and rear tires.
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I just put chrome C6 wheels on my 2002 Convertible. I have 245s on the front and 305s on the rear. I used a 8mm spacer and longer lug nuts for the rear. Front is a direct bolt on. No rubbing at all. Looks great on the car. Yes they are the same bolt pattern. I highly recommend it.
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