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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:25 AM
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What is the smallest size rims/wheels I would be able to fit on a 2011 Grandsport with the Z06 brakes? I have tried searching but could not find any info. I just want to know because I plan to get some wheels for drag racing. Thank you in advance for the help.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Venom_C6
What is the smallest size rims/wheels I would be able to fit on a 2011 Grandsport with the Z06 brakes?
Most likely it will be a 17x9.5 but even then not necessarily all 17x9.5s will fit or clear the brakes/suspension, offset is going to be critical there.
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Which offset would you recommend?
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Originally Posted by Venom_C6
Which offset would you recommend?
I know that the C5 Z06 sized front wheels (17x9.5 on a 54mm offset I believe) do fit on the back of a stock C6 Z06 so they should clear on a GS as well but I'm not exactly sure if that is the ideal offset or not, it likely isn't.
The offset can change too depending on what width rim you end up going with.
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