Need help with new wheels
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Heel & Toe
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Need help with new wheels
What’s up guys so I have a 03 C5Zo6 on the factory wheels as of right now and I placed a order for the
fordgestar F14 (18x9.5 up front) then (19x12)
WITH THE FACTORY OFFSET
in the back But here’s the issue I’m very worried as if the wheel will stick out from the fender a lot Even tho I got as close as I could to the factory off set let me know if you guys know thank you.
Rocky
870-627-0044
fordgestar F14 (18x9.5 up front) then (19x12)
WITH THE FACTORY OFFSET
in the back But here’s the issue I’m very worried as if the wheel will stick out from the fender a lot Even tho I got as close as I could to the factory off set let me know if you guys know thank you.
Rocky
870-627-0044
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Heel & Toe
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From: Dyer, IN
What’s up guys so I have a 03 C5Zo6 on the factory wheels as of right now and I placed a order for the
fordgestar F14 (18x9.5 up front) then (19x12)
WITH THE FACTORY OFFSET
in the back But here’s the issue I’m very worried as if the wheel will stick out from the fender a lot Even tho I got as close as I could to the factory off set let me know if you guys know thank you.
Rocky
870-627-0044
fordgestar F14 (18x9.5 up front) then (19x12)
WITH THE FACTORY OFFSET
in the back But here’s the issue I’m very worried as if the wheel will stick out from the fender a lot Even tho I got as close as I could to the factory off set let me know if you guys know thank you.
Rocky
870-627-0044
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange County, CA
Let's do some quick math... if the rear wheel offset is the same, and the wheel is 1.5" wider than a C5 Z06 rear wheel, then the wheel will "stick out" half of that extra width which is 3/4" (19mm). Just try to envision that. IMO it's too much.
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C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
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Drifting
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From: Pingree Grove IL
I use a 19x10.5 +54 offset in the rear, with a 305 30 tire. Rear tire pokes about 1/8 inch. You can barely tell. I can live with that. A 19x12 with roughly the same offset as me, will poke like 3/4 inch on each side??? Make sure you don’t rub the inner fender??? And it will look like you have wheels and tires poking out the side 3/4 to 1inch. You can probably get the 19x11 to fit fine provided you get the right offset. And you should be able to use a 305 or 315 tire.
Good luck. Post pictures when completed.
Good luck. Post pictures when completed.
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