Spacers
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Spacers
I am contemplating purchasing OEM wheels from a friend. He mentioned spacers, which I am unfamiliar with. He sold his C8, but my vehicle was not lowered. Additionally, I am concerned about potential wheel curving. Does anyone have any recommendations or insights?
Melting Slicks
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From: Covington LA
Lowered has nothing to do with spacers necessarily. They are all about pushing the wheel farther out in an effort to fill the fender or get a little wider track. I'm not a fan of spacers unless they are actually necessary but I suspect you can choose to use them or not.
Pro
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From: Round Rock, TX
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I drive with 20mm spacers on my Stingray. No issues at all.
I remember some wheels didn't fit and required grinding of the OEM bolts. I have the Q9I wheels and they simply slipped right on. If you get them, make sure you torque them down better than good.
If I ever remove them, it's because I'm selling the car. No way, I could go back.
I remember some wheels didn't fit and required grinding of the OEM bolts. I have the Q9I wheels and they simply slipped right on. If you get them, make sure you torque them down better than good.
If I ever remove them, it's because I'm selling the car. No way, I could go back.
Melting Slicks
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From: Simi Valley, CA
2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I also have 20mm spacers on my C8. I bought the Paragon ones. They have been on the car for about 2-1/2 years now with no problems at all. My car is also lowered 3/4" all around. The combination, IMO, gives the car the stance it was meant to have.
