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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Is anyone running C5 speedlines on a C6 at the track or autocross?? I'm looking at alternatives to run 18s all around to save a little money.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mbeckers
Is anyone running C5 speedlines on a C6 at the track or autocross?? I'm looking at alternatives to run 18s all around to save a little money.
Many are. And ... if you have base brakes in F you can run 17s all around, too, giving even more tire options.

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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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I have some c5 wagon wheels I run at the track with my d'r's on em. I can beat and Dont have to worry.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Do the c5 rims fit with Z51 brakes ?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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I did. 18x10.5 C5Z Speedlines. I didn't go the all the way and run 305 on all 4 though. I ran 285 in front. I wanted to test fit them I just never did. Many guys have and say it works fine. That really gives you flexibility.

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Please excuse the stupid question, but what do you do about the TPMS sensors?
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Originally Posted by O.T.A.
Please excuse the stupid question, but what do you do about the TPMS sensors?
I absolutely use TPMS. I also have a Trackside TPMS tool ($125). I bought the sensors (~$200) from Bob at House of Wheels when I bought the rims. Whenever I change wheels I merely reset the car to read the new sensors. It's just the right way to do it I feel and no problems on the track. In the big picture it cost around $300 but it's the cleanest way and you don't have to worry about any computer issues. BTW, used TPMS's and adjusting tools can be found used almost all the time to save some good change!
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I also use the C5 Z06 wheels on my C6. 295 front / 315 rear.

The Z51 brakes WILL NOT clear the C5 z06 rims.

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Originally Posted by DarthStimpy
The Z51 brakes WILL NOT clear the C5 z06 rims.
I did not know that. I ran base C6 brackets and rotors with my Z51 calipers but I did it to save the Z51 rotors and never realized the wheels wouldn't clear the Z51 brakes. Good advice!
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Originally Posted by DarthStimpy
I also use the C5 Z06 wheels on my C6. 295 front / 315 rear.

The Z51 brakes WILL NOT clear the C5 z06 rims.

So C5 z06 wheels fit on a C6 with no problems with rubbing, tires sticking out, etc. I was think the C6 had different offset and so on.
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