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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Currently am using 18" C6 wheels mounted with BFG DR's.

I was looking into some skinnies up front and 17" Welds or something similar in the back with some MT Slicks or ET Streets.

What size, bolt pattern, offset, etc would I need for the wheels?
What tire size would I need for them also?

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Originally Posted by dsp300c
I was looking into some skinnies up front and 17" Welds or something similar in the back with some MT Slicks or ET Streets.

What size, bolt pattern, offset, etc would I need for the wheels?
What tire size would I need for them also?
I don't think there are any of the lightweight (Pro Stars, Draglites etc.) Welds made in 17", at least not ones in the bolt pattern and widths needed to fit on a C6.
You might have to go with a CCW Classic or some form of Corvette factory/OEM or aftermarket/replica rims.
Bolt pattern is 5x4.75.
The standard rear offset is 79mm but you can stray a little from that if need be.
There is only one Mickey Thompson DOT legal slick in 17", the 26x11.5x17 ET Street bias ply.
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