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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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I have a C5Z that has Z51 brakes. Will these brakes clear a 16" or 17" wheel? Im looking into a drag setup and don't wanna screw myself because I went too small, I know that they come with 18s so I'd imagine a 17 will work but I'm curious about a 16
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You'd probably get a answer to your question in the C5 forum, or the C5Z forum.
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Originally Posted by ss4luck
I have a C5Z that has Z51 brakes. Will these brakes clear a 16" or 17" wheel? Im looking into a drag setup and don't wanna screw myself because I went too small, I know that they come with 18s so I'd imagine a 17 will work but I'm curious about a 16
Stock wheels are 17 up front and 18 in the rear....I know there isn't much room between the calipers and the wheels up front. 16's might be very close !
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I used to run 17x11 Grand Sport wheels on rear and they cleared brake calipers. To be sure you really need to know about the distance from the backside of the spokes to the mounting face also.
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I guess I should have been more clear, I have a C5Z with C6 Z51 brakes. I've asked in the C5 section and get "idk but 16s won't clear C6Z06 brakes"

Like gee thanks everyone knows that lol


I'll just get 17s for the front and sleep easy
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 07:37 AM
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16" Firebird ABS Wheels will fit in the rear. You may need to dimple the ball joint dust cap.

2000 FRC with Z51 brakes (identical to Z06)



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