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Old Jan 31, 2017 | 05:45 PM
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I am just looking for a definite answer here.

I have 2006 base c6 (2006) and I want to get the widest tire possible on the back without modifying the body at all.

I would really like to run 17" wheels on the rear, however I have NO idea about offset.

what are you guys running?

these will be for the strip/street. car is putting down 700 rwhp and I would really like to get some traction this year.

I have been looking at the weld s71 wheels.


again any and all help would be really and greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by beefy696969
I am just looking for a definite answer here.

I have 2006 base c6 (2006) and I want to get the widest tire possible on the back without modifying the body at all.

I would really like to run 17" wheels on the rear, however I have NO idea about offset.

what are you guys running?

these will be for the strip/street. car is putting down 700 rwhp and I would really like to get some traction this year.

I have been looking at the weld s71 wheels.


again any and all help would be really and greatly appreciated.
I run an OE reproduction 05 style C6 chrome 5 spoke 17x9.5 with 54mm offset and MT 295/45x17 that have gone 1.45 60ft so far.perfect fit.car is 650rwhp
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I run an OE reproduction 05 style C6 chrome 5 spoke 17x9.5 with 54mm offset and MT 295/45x17 that have gone 1.45 60ft so far.perfect fit.car is 650rwhp
In a base vette? Got pictures I'm looking at some 17x8.5 +56 wheels for my rear and curious if they poke out
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In a base vette? Got pictures I'm looking at some 17x8.5 +56 wheels for my rear and curious if they poke out
base vette and they don't stick out their only 295's.I also run a 305x19 that don't stick out.car looks bone stock just goes a little faster.cant send pictures.check OE wheels site.the 17" fitment is for a front f-body
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base vette and they don't stick out their only 295's.I also run a 305x19 that don't stick out.car looks bone stock just goes a little faster.cant send pictures.check OE wheels site.the 17" fitment is for a front f-body
It's also for the front of a c5 but that's the only size they make for spyder replicas in 17" to match my fronts lol
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