Spacers
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2024
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2025 rear 5-open spoke bright silver painted aluminum (non forged)
I’ve seen some side-by-side comparisons with and without spacers. The difference is subtle that I’m considering if it’s even worth it.
I’ve seen some side-by-side comparisons with and without spacers. The difference is subtle that I’m considering if it’s even worth it.
Last edited by Oranje; Jul 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: New York
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Gettysburg PA
2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I had the Paragon 20mm spacers on our 2020 Z51 for nearly 5 years with zero issues. I did have to cut off about 1/4" and round the heads on the studs for my non forged black wheels with machined face. Another friend with Trident wheels didn't have to do any trimming on his wheel studs......
SURPRISING to learn that my buddy with a 2021 Z51 just last week took his C8 into the local Gettysburg dealer for an annual State Inspection and they FAILED him for the wheel spacers here in PA. They charged him $$ to remove the spacers and then pass his car. The next day, he brought his car to my house and we put the spacers right back on again. He even pointed out to them that THEY had passed the same car and spacers 2 years ago. He went elsewhere last year.
TOTAL BS !!!!! This dealer doesn't have a clue..... they sell about 1 Corvette a year. Won't go there for State Insp again.....,..
SURPRISING to learn that my buddy with a 2021 Z51 just last week took his C8 into the local Gettysburg dealer for an annual State Inspection and they FAILED him for the wheel spacers here in PA. They charged him $$ to remove the spacers and then pass his car. The next day, he brought his car to my house and we put the spacers right back on again. He even pointed out to them that THEY had passed the same car and spacers 2 years ago. He went elsewhere last year.
TOTAL BS !!!!! This dealer doesn't have a clue..... they sell about 1 Corvette a year. Won't go there for State Insp again.....,..
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 1,149
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
I had the Paragon 20mm spacers on our 2020 Z51 for nearly 5 years with zero issues. I did have to cut off about 1/4" and round the heads on the studs for my non forged black wheels with machined face. Another friend with Trident wheels didn't have to do any trimming on his wheel studs......
SURPRISING to learn that my buddy with a 2021 Z51 just last week took his C8 into the local Gettysburg dealer for an annual State Inspection and they FAILED him for the wheel spacers here in PA. They charged him $$ to remove the spacers and then pass his car. The next day, he brought his car to my house and we put the spacers right back on again. He even pointed out to them that THEY had passed the same car and spacers 2 years ago. He went elsewhere last year.
TOTAL BS !!!!! This dealer doesn't have a clue..... they sell about 1 Corvette a year. Won't go there for State Insp again.....,..
SURPRISING to learn that my buddy with a 2021 Z51 just last week took his C8 into the local Gettysburg dealer for an annual State Inspection and they FAILED him for the wheel spacers here in PA. They charged him $$ to remove the spacers and then pass his car. The next day, he brought his car to my house and we put the spacers right back on again. He even pointed out to them that THEY had passed the same car and spacers 2 years ago. He went elsewhere last year.
TOTAL BS !!!!! This dealer doesn't have a clue..... they sell about 1 Corvette a year. Won't go there for State Insp again.....,..
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,086
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From: New York
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Last inspection in March done with spacers installed. No issues here in NY. NY and CA are the ultimate “stupid auto inspection rule” test. Inspection performed at my local Chevy dealership.
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From: Baldwin County - "Sweet Home" Alabama
Maybe its me but I personally see very little difference between the stance of C8's in OEM setup and a C8 using "spacers".
will eventually upgrade the wheels and maybe when that happens I will have a difference of opinion, until then I am "as is". no spacers.
will eventually upgrade the wheels and maybe when that happens I will have a difference of opinion, until then I am "as is". no spacers.
Burning Brakes
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
They are a PITA to remove for each autocross/track day. A lot of unsprung weight and potential added stress on the spacer. Do not want to crack one at Sebring at 100MPH+.
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From: Baldwin County - "Sweet Home" Alabama
I did not plan to track my C8 at this time, I have a dedicated 2003 C5 Z06 as a track toy for now.
However that scenario is going away soon, getting tired of loading the car trailer and hauling the C5 Z06 to a track event which is why I made sure the new C8 had the Z51 package so I have the option to just drive to a track event.