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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks for the quick response. Are the Stoptech hats that much thicker?
Are you using stock Z51 brakes, different pads?
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Thanks for the quick response. Are the Stoptech hats that much thicker?
Are you using stock Z51 brakes, different pads?
Thanks
If you were asking me, I use C7 Z06 brakes front and rear on my car, and it's been working excellent so far with no hint of fade at the track. OEM wheels require 6+mm spacer up front, and 2+mm at the rear to fit these brakes.

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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 10:26 AM
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Did Jet_Vet ever get the wheels installed?

'Corsair' model C140 wheels,
18x10 (64) up front with R888 275/35-18
18x11 (76) in back, with R888 305/35-18


I'm very curious, I'm in the same boat trying to find the right combination of size and tire selection/cost for my Z51.
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lobsterroboto
Did Jet_Vet ever get the wheels installed?

'Corsair' model C140 wheels,
18x10 (64) up front with R888 275/35-18
18x11 (76) in back, with R888 305/35-18

I'm very curious, I'm in the same boat trying to find the right combination of size and tire selection/cost for my Z51.
Yes I did, and they fit very nicely. Since then, however, I have installed the full wide body kit, so now I have added spacers front and rear with those same wheels and tires.

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