GS conversion wheel question
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GS conversion wheel question
Gentleman, I am getting ready to do a complete front and back GS conversion on my 2008 C6 coupe. The question and confusion I have is I am going to install reproduction Z06 motorsport wheels all around. I here people ordering front c6 offset and rear Z06 offsets. This is confusing the hell out of me. I want to put as big of tires as I can fit in the rear as I am supercharged and every little bit will help. Please advise if possible what I need in this wheel style. Size front and back. Thanks in advance.
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You're confused because some just do the wide rear so need base front offsets.
If you are doing wide front and rear then you need GS/Z06 offsets.
David
If you are doing wide front and rear then you need GS/Z06 offsets.
David
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If your going with a front AND rear conversion, you can use Z06 offsets and widths for both the front and rear wheels.
Z06 = front: 18 inch x 9.5 inch, +40 offset
rear: 19 inch x 12 inch, +59 offset
If you go aftermarket wheels, you can go even wider. 10" front and 12.5" or 13" on the rear
Z06 = front: 18 inch x 9.5 inch, +40 offset
rear: 19 inch x 12 inch, +59 offset
If you go aftermarket wheels, you can go even wider. 10" front and 12.5" or 13" on the rear
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I appreciate steering me straight on this. Just seemed really confusing when I seen 2 different styles of offsets. Thanks again. I will probably do the 19 X 12 in the rear. That should get me a 325 tire. If they make 19 X 13 I will go for that. Then I could probably fit a 345.
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I appreciate steering me straight on this. Just seemed really confusing when I seen 2 different styles of offsets. Thanks again. I will probably do the 19 X 12 in the rear. That should get me a 325 tire. If they make 19 X 13 I will go for that. Then I could probably fit a 345.
Now I have 335's on a 19x13 set up.
