18" Wheels
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Racer
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18" Wheels
Considering going to 18's in the rear on my C6 for track days.
What are my options for wheels?
Can I get a rear tire in comparable size to stock so the "nannies" will not be a problem??
Thanks
What are my options for wheels?
Can I get a rear tire in comparable size to stock so the "nannies" will not be a problem??
Thanks
Race Director
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From: Somers NY
I have a 05 with 5 spoke polished wheels, & got a pair of 04 (18") rear "Thin 5 Spoke" I think they are 18x9" or 18x10" they fit perfectly, & I use MT or Nitto 305/35x18" Drag Radials...
Perfect fit I have the narrow body (stock c6) ans those wheels fit perfect.. & you can get them at the right price !!
Perfect fit I have the narrow body (stock c6) ans those wheels fit perfect.. & you can get them at the right price !!
Race Director
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From: Somers NY
YES.. but I drive on the street a lot with my DR.. and the wagon wheels look ugly as hell on the back... so I got the 18" thin spoke polished from an 04 & they look almost the same to the untrained eye...
I just wouldn't want to drive around on the street w/wagon wheels on the rear, and polished 5 spoke on the front...
I just wouldn't want to drive around on the street w/wagon wheels on the rear, and polished 5 spoke on the front...
Burning Brakes
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From: Frisco Texas
C5Z 18s
I have a 06 coupe and I run the 18 inch Speedlines from the C5Z (front and back). 275 up front and 305 out back.
This is my track setup for the roadcourse...not sure if you need something else for other track senarios.
This is my track setup for the roadcourse...not sure if you need something else for other track senarios.
Team Owner
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From: Long Island New York
YES.. but I drive on the street a lot with my DR.. and the wagon wheels look ugly as hell on the back... so I got the 18" thin spoke polished from an 04 & they look almost the same to the untrained eye...
I just wouldn't want to drive around on the street w/wagon wheels on the rear, and polished 5 spoke on the front...
I just wouldn't want to drive around on the street w/wagon wheels on the rear, and polished 5 spoke on the front...
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Racer
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Thanks, yes the question was related to road course setups. No problem with the granny's? Planning to drive to and from track.
Burning Brakes
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From: Frisco Texas
I did have to get a new set of TPS for the track wheels, and I have a tool to reprogram them.
Originally Posted by timd38I
thought C5 wheels had a different offset and stick out a little.
They are lightweight (compared to C6 wheels), have tons of clearance (with stock brakes), and are relativly cheap to find.