Need Help on Wheel Adapters
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Drifting
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From: Iowa
Need Help on Wheel Adapters
I have the 2008 C6 wheels on my car but the previous owner didn't do anything for the spacing. The wheels don't rub now, but you can tell there was some wheel rub previously (Maybe a different set of tires).
I'd like to get an adapter to bring the wheel out and I think I found what I need.
I'm looking at http://www.motorsport-tech.com and below is the configuration I think I need. Can anyone confirm these are the exact specs I'm looking for? Also, is it suggested that I get an alignment after getting the spacers?
Wheel Adapter Configuration - Complete!
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2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Your Bolt Pattern: 5x120.7mm
Your Hub Diameter: 70.3mm
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Type: One Piece Adapter
Hub Centric to Car & Wheel Centric to Wheel
Thickness: 19mm
Stud Size: 12x1.5
Center Bore: 70.3mm
Diameter: 5 by 120.7 (4.75 inches)
Price each: 60.00
Total Quantity: 2
I'd like to get an adapter to bring the wheel out and I think I found what I need.
I'm looking at http://www.motorsport-tech.com and below is the configuration I think I need. Can anyone confirm these are the exact specs I'm looking for? Also, is it suggested that I get an alignment after getting the spacers?
Wheel Adapter Configuration - Complete!
*********************
2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Your Bolt Pattern: 5x120.7mm
Your Hub Diameter: 70.3mm
*********************
Type: One Piece Adapter
Hub Centric to Car & Wheel Centric to Wheel
Thickness: 19mm
Stud Size: 12x1.5
Center Bore: 70.3mm
Diameter: 5 by 120.7 (4.75 inches)
Price each: 60.00
Total Quantity: 2
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From: Peachland B.C.
I used 25 mm spacers which I bought from them. Very pleased with the quality of their products. Phone them and ask for Junior,he will know exactly what is the most common thickness and what you will need. Easy to talk with.
I searched other threads regarding thickness for this application and 25 mm seemed to be what most are satisfied with.
I searched other threads regarding thickness for this application and 25 mm seemed to be what most are satisfied with.
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The thickness should be fine. From what I've gathered there is only a 14mm difference between the C5 & C6 rear wheels and the smallest I can get is 19mm. I think 25mm would make the wheel stick out too far. I'm more concerned with all the other specs to make sure I have the correct ones selected.
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From: Peachland B.C.
Aside from thickness all the specs are the same as my adapters. Again phone them to confirm, they have done many spacers for C5 to C6 wheels.
I did get an alignment but only due to wanting even wear on new tires.
I did get an alignment but only due to wanting even wear on new tires.
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Drifting
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I just called them today and went with the 25mm spacer. Ogopogo, what wheels do you have on your car? Did you have to cut your stock studs down? The wheel doesn't stick too far out of the wheel well does it?
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From: Peachland B.C.
There are just stock C6 wheels and I only needed to cut off the none threaded portion of the stud so there is no compromise of nut/stud contact. It is only the bulge of the sidewall that sticks out very slightly past the wheel well. I would take pictures of my wheels but it is still in hibernation.
See post #4 in link below.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...apters-on.html
See post #4 in link below.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...apters-on.html
