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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 10:49 AM
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I did the c6z calipers on my c5z and been having trouble finding wheels. I ordered forgestar f14s back in December and sent the fronts back twice now.... I found c7z reps that will work (so they say) Has anyone used c7z reps that had good success? And im ocd and want the wheels to sit flush with fenders. Any help is definitely appreciated thank you.
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I did the c6z calipers on my c5z and been having trouble finding wheels. I ordered forgestar f14s back in December and sent the fronts back twice now.... I found c7z reps that will work (so they say) Has anyone used c7z reps that had good success? And im ocd and want the wheels to sit flush with fenders. Any help is definitely appreciated thank you.
Have you tried looking here? :

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...your-info.html
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no I haven't thank.... would be nice if it had pics and rep wheels
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no I haven't thank.... would be nice if it had pics and rep wheels
Sorry I didn't know there were picturepictures. I must of had bad cell service where I was I didn't have pics then. I do see them now...
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I did the c6z calipers on my c5z and been having trouble finding wheels. I ordered forgestar f14s back in December and sent the fronts back twice now.... I found c7z reps that will work (so they say) Has anyone used c7z reps that had good success? And im ocd and want the wheels to sit flush with fenders. Any help is definitely appreciated thank you.
If you must have a flush fit, avoid using C6/7widebody wheels. What was the width and offset on those Forgestar F14's you returned?
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If you must have a flush fit, avoid using C6/7widebody wheels. What was the width and offset on those Forgestar F14's you returned?
I been reading mix information and the widebody wheels. And that's why I want to go with reps. The f14s are 18x9.5 +49 18x11 +53. The rears were great the fronts needed 3mm spacer. A lot of back and forth shipping of the fronts and still not right. I actually just returned everything yesterday. Just waiting for refund. I did read guys having great results with those specs and a few had the same issues.
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I been reading mix information and the widebody wheels. And that's why I want to go with reps. The f14s are 18x9.5 +49 18x11 +53. The rears were great the fronts needed 3mm spacer. A lot of back and forth shipping of the fronts and still not right. I actually just returned everything yesterday. Just waiting for refund. I did read guys having great results with those specs and a few had the same issues.
By reps, I assume you mean repro wheels. Good luck with that. I think I would have kept the Forgestars and went with a 3mm hubcentric spacer. 3mm is less than 1/8". Either that or sell those C6Z brakes and buy Wilwoods. Finding wheels to fit the C6 Z06/Grand Sport calipers isn't as simple as A + B = C.
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