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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 09:26 AM
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Good morning, want to install c6 original factory rims on my c5. I know the size is 17 and 18 for the c5
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Been covered a million times.........

Fronts fit with no problems. rears will be sunk into the rear wheel wells a significant amount. If you like tht look you are golden. If you want the rear wheels to come flush to the rear fenders you will need a 1" wheel adapter. This is for base C6 wheels and NOT for the C6 Z06 or C6 Grandsport wheels.

Thank you for the quick response. If I utilize the 1 inch spacers, should I install longer wheel studs?
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Get a wheel adapter and NOT spacers. Spacers would require longer studs and those are a royal PIA to install on the back of a C5.

This is what a wheel adapter is:


http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...f5djq999gnahcr


For a C5 you need a 1" thick 5 stud on 4.75" to 5 stud on 4.75" adapter.
Thanks again for the guidance. Thank you for the link as well.
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