Wheels
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: OIB North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by LKicklight
Will aftermarket wheels with the same offset work on a C6 even if they are an inch wider, front and rear?
kickback
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The reason is, although the stock tire sizes work, they don't either look right or cause more ware on the tires due to the larger rims... The vendors posted this info, I did not buy a set for that reason and went with the C6R motorsport rims instead...
Also, the 2nd consideration is the tire sensor, if the rim is not made to have it installed in the standard location (the valve stem) you must get metal bands to go around the inside of the rim to hold the sensors...
You are now informed about larger rims, good luck in your search!
Former Vendor
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From: Loganville GA
I have to respectfully disagree with that. According to the tire rack specs page, the 245/40-18 has an acceptable rim width range of 8-9.5" and the 285/35-19 have a range of 9.5-11". The upper range of both is 1" larger than stock and the tire. This also is the same info on goodyears website for rim widths. They might look a little off, but shouldn't cause any undue wear.
Now, with the same offset, and wider rims, the outer edge will, of course, stick out 1" further. Holding a straightedge up to the car, it appears like your wheels would stick out 1/2 to 3/4" past the fenderwells.
Now, with the same offset, and wider rims, the outer edge will, of course, stick out 1" further. Holding a straightedge up to the car, it appears like your wheels would stick out 1/2 to 3/4" past the fenderwells.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: OIB North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by corvette pilot
I have to respectfully disagree with that. According to the tire rack specs page, the 245/40-18 has an acceptable rim width range of 8-9.5" and the 285/35-19 have a range of 9.5-11". The upper range of both is 1" larger than stock and the tire. This also is the same info on goodyears website for rim widths. They might look a little off, but shouldn't cause any undue wear.
Now, with the same offset, and wider rims, the outer edge will, of course, stick out 1" further. Holding a straightedge up to the car, it appears like your wheels would stick out 1/2 to 3/4" past the fenderwells.
Now, with the same offset, and wider rims, the outer edge will, of course, stick out 1" further. Holding a straightedge up to the car, it appears like your wheels would stick out 1/2 to 3/4" past the fenderwells.
Again, this is just info, I am not saying what will work or not, just pointing out information that is already on the forum...
