Widebody + Wheel + tire combo?
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Widebody + Wheel + tire combo?
I have an 2007 C6 with the Z-51 option and I would like to go with the wide body kit. Some questions though....
1. Where can I find this widebody kit/installer? They used to be all over this forum and now I cannot seem to find any.
2. Will this enable me to run 315 wide in the back?
3. Can I run the Z06 wheels with the widebody kit and 315 tires?
The end result I would like black spoke wheels with 315 in the back on the widebody kit. Basically is this doable?
Thanks
Chad
1. Where can I find this widebody kit/installer? They used to be all over this forum and now I cannot seem to find any.
2. Will this enable me to run 315 wide in the back?
3. Can I run the Z06 wheels with the widebody kit and 315 tires?
The end result I would like black spoke wheels with 315 in the back on the widebody kit. Basically is this doable?
Thanks
Chad
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If you're planning on going with ZO6 size wheels 315s are too small IMO. I run 345s in the rear with 295s in the front. If you're planning on running base size wheels it's going to look funny.
What size wheels are you planning on running?
What size wheels are you planning on running?
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This is the question I am asking. I have no idea. All I know is that I want the widebody kit and wider tires in the back. I know nothing when it comes to wheels and body work. If I was under the hood then I would be ok.
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If I go to Tirerack and try and order stock tires for a Z06 from 2007 it says it uses 325's in the rear. This is a new number to me. I have heard 315 and 345 before, but not this. Also I have still not heard from anyone selling the body panels.
Thanks
Chad
Thanks
Chad
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I ordered most of my body parts to do the total widebody conversion from kevin at partstaxi.com Check him out, he should be able to sell you a complete kit for a reasonable price. I am also running 345's out back and they measure almost 14" wide.
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I'm doing the rear wide body in order to run a 345/18 Mickey Thompson. I looked around quite a bit for the best price on new OEM rear wide body quarters, and Parts Taxi had the best price for the complete kit.
The shops that I called to install/ paint asked if I was using OEM parts, and I'm glad I could say, "yes"...I think it just easier for them.
The shops that I called to install/ paint asked if I was using OEM parts, and I'm glad I could say, "yes"...I think it just easier for them.
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