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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Have the painted rims on my c6 coupe, going to replace rims and switch over tires (750 miles) and TPS. Was going to get chrome cray scorpion rims but tire shop guy showed me Weldracing wheels. Rims are Mako series 759, 1-piece forged alloy chrome.

My question is- the stock rims are Fr 18 X8.5 and Rr 19 X10.
The new rims are 18 X 9.5 and 19 X10.5. These rims are marketed for the C6.
Will my GYs fit these rims?
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Originally Posted by KevinDavid
My question is- the stock rims are Fr 18 X8.5 and Rr 19 X10.
The new rims are 18 X 9.5 and 19 X10.5. These rims are marketed for the C6.
Will my GYs fit these rims?
I say yes. [but others can chime in]
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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They will fit but your tires will look at little funny. The tires will bow out at the bead 1/2" per side to make up the difference. I ran a similar descrapancy on my C5 and you get used to it but people notice. They will be all right. But be advised about the look.

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