Spacer help
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Spacer help
I just did a front end wide body conversion and don't feel like replacing the wheels that are 6months old. What size spacers do I need to get the stock tires flush or close to flush with the zr1 fenders? And any suggestions on a where to buy would be greatly appreciated
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there are a lot of C6 wheel spacers on ebay. Also imagine you could order them at autozone or NAPA.
As for the fitment, have you tried just measuring how far out you want to come, with the wheels/tires on the car? Seems like that would be pretty simple.
As for the fitment, have you tried just measuring how far out you want to come, with the wheels/tires on the car? Seems like that would be pretty simple.
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Your first task is to measure how far you want the wheels moved. Spacers are for short distances, while adapters are for larger moves. If you use spacers, you'll either need extended thread lugnuts for minimal thickness spacers or longer studs for thicker spacers. Keep in mind that you'll need at least 8 full turns of the lugnuts to ensure safety.
Also remember that simply moving the wheel location in relation to the pivot centerline and the bearing, changes the steering geometry that increases tire wear and promotes early bearing failure.
Personal opinion is to go the safe route and change the wheel/tire to the correct ones that match the rest of your body changes.
Also remember that simply moving the wheel location in relation to the pivot centerline and the bearing, changes the steering geometry that increases tire wear and promotes early bearing failure.
Personal opinion is to go the safe route and change the wheel/tire to the correct ones that match the rest of your body changes.
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Your first task is to measure how far you want the wheels moved. Spacers are for short distances, while adapters are for larger moves. If you use spacers, you'll either need extended thread lugnuts for minimal thickness spacers or longer studs for thicker spacers. Keep in mind that you'll need at least 8 full turns of the lugnuts to ensure safety.
Also remember that simply moving the wheel location in relation to the pivot centerline and the bearing, changes the steering geometry that increases tire wear and promotes early bearing failure.
Personal opinion is to go the safe route and change the wheel/tire to the correct ones that match the rest of your body changes.
Also remember that simply moving the wheel location in relation to the pivot centerline and the bearing, changes the steering geometry that increases tire wear and promotes early bearing failure.
Personal opinion is to go the safe route and change the wheel/tire to the correct ones that match the rest of your body changes.
What you may safe in tires/wheels will be offset by the cost of spacers, extended studs, and premature hub/bearing failures.You can sell your tires/wheels and offset some of the cost that way.
Bite the bullet and get the right wheels/tires and save yourself some headache and money in the long run.
You can sell your old wheels/tires and offset some expense that way.
Last edited by 4SUMERZ; Dec 27, 2016 at 02:07 PM.
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After my wide body conversion, I still found that even with my OEM Z06 wheels, they still looked too sunken under the fender well. I ordered four custom made hub centric spacers and am really pleased. My 2 cents would be to spend some money on a well made set, and be sure to go hub centric.
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After my wide body conversion, I still found that even with my OEM Z06 wheels, they still looked too sunken under the fender well. I ordered four custom made hub centric spacers and am really pleased. My 2 cents would be to spend some money on a well made set, and be sure to go hub centric.
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Your first task is to measure how far you want the wheels moved. Spacers are for short distances, while adapters are for larger moves. If you use spacers, you'll either need extended thread lugnuts for minimal thickness spacers or longer studs for thicker spacers. Keep in mind that you'll need at least 8 full turns of the lugnuts to ensure safety.
Also remember that simply moving the wheel location in relation to the pivot centerline and the bearing, changes the steering geometry that increases tire wear and promotes early bearing failure.
Personal opinion is to go the safe route and change the wheel/tire to the correct ones that match the rest of your body changes.
Also remember that simply moving the wheel location in relation to the pivot centerline and the bearing, changes the steering geometry that increases tire wear and promotes early bearing failure.
Personal opinion is to go the safe route and change the wheel/tire to the correct ones that match the rest of your body changes.
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I incorrectly repeated your term "spacer", when I should have used "adapter". The adapters I looked at on ebay were specific to C6 Vettes.
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If you think the tire/wheel looks sunken, wait until you see what the brakes look like with a 1.5" spacer. Can you say "low rider ricer"?
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You have spent a lot of money on the body conversion, not using the proper wheels and tires at this stage seems like an unwise choice. The fact that your current wheels are only 6 months old should be a benefit in selling them to recoup some of the cost of the new ones.I have seen the results of an adapter failure at highway speeds, and I can tell you I am leery of them.
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Hopefully I won't have that issue since I'm upgrading to zo6 brakes
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i went with 70.3 hubcentric 5mm. They Fit perfect with no issues. Im sure if you go larger hubcentric you'll run into issues as said above.
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So I have C7 Z06 wheels on my 2012 CE GS and the wheels are way too sunken in. Specs on the wheels are supposed to be same as the stock GS wheels, except 19/20 instead of 18/19.
What spacers do you guys recommend to have them sit flush? I have a turbo SC300 Lexus with spot on fitment, and the Vette looks super sunken parked next to it in the garage.
What spacers do you guys recommend to have them sit flush? I have a turbo SC300 Lexus with spot on fitment, and the Vette looks super sunken parked next to it in the garage.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bossier City Louisiana
So I have C7 Z06 wheels on my 2012 CE GS and the wheels are way too sunken in. Specs on the wheels are supposed to be same as the stock GS wheels, except 19/20 instead of 18/19.
What spacers do you guys recommend to have them sit flush? I have a turbo SC300 Lexus with spot on fitment, and the Vette looks super sunken parked next to it in the garage.
What spacers do you guys recommend to have them sit flush? I have a turbo SC300 Lexus with spot on fitment, and the Vette looks super sunken parked next to it in the garage.