C5 Wider rim fitment
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C5 Wider rim fitment
Anyone know if these rims will fit the base C5 OK. They are about 1 inch wider than stock and the backspce is as shown shown:
Stock FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x8.5 Offset: 56.0
These FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x9.5 Offset: 54.0
Stock REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x9.5 Offset: 57.0
REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x10.5 Offset: 56.0
Also if you are familiar with this sizing what size tires would make a good fit for the base C5. I would prefer not to have tires past the wheel wells.
Just trying to get a little more rubber on the road on a base model.
They rims are listed here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-5-18x1...kAAOSwScJa5ziq
Stock FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x8.5 Offset: 56.0
These FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x9.5 Offset: 54.0
Stock REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x9.5 Offset: 57.0
REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x10.5 Offset: 56.0
Also if you are familiar with this sizing what size tires would make a good fit for the base C5. I would prefer not to have tires past the wheel wells.
Just trying to get a little more rubber on the road on a base model.
They rims are listed here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-5-18x1...kAAOSwScJa5ziq
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Those will fit fine. They're ZO6 sizes, and a ZO6 has nothing special body wuse to accomdate larger wheels.
295/35/18 rear
255/40/17 on the front. Could mess with 275 if you don't mind a fatter sidewall.
295/35/18 rear
255/40/17 on the front. Could mess with 275 if you don't mind a fatter sidewall.
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Here's a handy width/offset calculator that will tell you how clearances will change: https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator
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Rims OK - now for some tires
Anyone know if these rims will fit the base C5 OK. They are about 1 inch wider than stock and the backspce is as shown shown:
Stock FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x8.5 Offset: 56.0
These FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x9.5 Offset: 54.0
Stock REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x9.5 Offset: 57.0
REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x10.5 Offset: 56.0
Also if you are familiar with this sizing what size tires would make a good fit for the base C5. I would prefer not to have tires past the wheel wells.
Just trying to get a little more rubber on the road on a base model.
They rims are listed here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-5-18x1...kAAOSwScJa5ziq
Stock FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x8.5 Offset: 56.0
These FRONT WHEELS: Size: 17x9.5 Offset: 54.0
Stock REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x9.5 Offset: 57.0
REAR WHEELS: Size: 18x10.5 Offset: 56.0
Also if you are familiar with this sizing what size tires would make a good fit for the base C5. I would prefer not to have tires past the wheel wells.
Just trying to get a little more rubber on the road on a base model.
They rims are listed here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-5-18x1...kAAOSwScJa5ziq
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If I were to buy wheels for a street set up I go 18x9.5/19x10.5-11 as the 295/35 18 is getting hard to find and you can find 295 and 305s in 19s.
Last edited by 93Polo; May 15, 2018 at 04:57 PM.
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Am new to this and I apologize in advance if this is the wrong place to ask a question. Trying to figure out tire sizes and the numbers befuddle me. I had 275/30 19 and 305/25 20 on my 1999 C5 Coupe. I would like to go with run flats and am told they do not come in those sizes. Will 275/35 19 and 335/25 20 work without rubbing or hanging out too far?
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Am new to this and I apologize in advance if this is the wrong place to ask a question. Trying to figure out tire sizes and the numbers befuddle me. I had 275/30 19 and 305/25 20 on my 1999 C5 Coupe. I would like to go with run flats and am told they do not come in those sizes. Will 275/35 19 and 335/25 20 work without rubbing or hanging out too far?
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Edit... from Toyo.ca
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