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Apr 25, 2012 | 06:05 PM

Cavi

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Z06 wheels on base model

how much will z06 wheels stick out on a base model without the wide body. For that matter are the GS front fenders wider than the base ones? I think they would look great on my base model...

Apr 25, 2012 | 06:24 PM

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man I wouldnt think them big ole things would be goin under the stock qtrs /fenders--wouldnt they hit the fenders on a sharp turn?? what would that do to the rear if you hit a good bump / hole?

Apr 25, 2012 | 06:40 PM

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I don't know that is why I am asking, with the C4 people ran the wide wheels from the wide body all the time with no problem.

Apr 25, 2012 | 06:43 PM

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how much will z06 wheels stick out on a base model without the wide body. For that matter are the GS front fenders wider than the base ones? I think they would look great on my base model...

GS/Z06/ZR1 all have the same dim. on the body fitment.

Those wheels would be 1.5 to 2" outside of the body of a narrow body car.

Apr 25, 2012 | 08:26 PM

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GS/Z06/ZR1 all have the same dim. on the body fitment.

Those wheels would be 1.5 to 2" outside of the body of a narrow body car.

and it does not look good at all.

Apr 26, 2012 | 05:18 PM

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Here is what it would look like.
Rear;

Front;

Apr 26, 2012 | 08:58 PM

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Many thanks for the thread: I have owned my C6 Vette for only 4 months and oftened wondered about Z06 wheels.

Apr 26, 2012 | 11:55 PM

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Get repro wheels with a C6 fitment... many available.

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Get repro wheels with a C6 fitment... many available.

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Apr 27, 2012 | 01:32 AM

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I would suggest you consider a set of quality lightweight wheels with the proper offset that will reduce your rotational weight and allow you to run wider tires. I'm assuming you're after performance since you're posting in this forum.

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