C8 Tech/Performance Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Smaller wheels

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 7, 2019 | 08:14 AM
  #1  
Egoncool's Avatar
Egoncool
Thread Starter
Pro
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 532
Likes: 517
Default Smaller wheels

What smaller wheel size would work on the C8? I’m thinking 245/40/18 and 305/35/19. Any problems with this in terms of caliper clearance or traction management issues?
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2019 | 08:32 AM
  #2  
fatsport's Avatar
fatsport
Melting Slicks
Supporting Lifetime
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,518
Likes: 942
From: Fl
Default

The brakes are smaller than the the C7 wide body cars that run 18 inch wheels on the track so I'm sure they'll fit. How sensitive the car is to overall diameter changes of the tires, nobody knows. Sounds like the sizes you reference should be very close to stock diameters.
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2019 | 04:03 PM
  #3  
Madsen's Avatar
Madsen
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 929
Likes: 89
From: Bend Oregon
Default

Do you know the new wheel bolts offsets are different than any other Vette?
I'm thinking aftermarket will have a ball with a new bolt pattern for all new sizes, then there is the fact that these cars are engineered to the specific tire and wheel sizes with more computer controls to every aspect of the car.
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2019 | 04:24 PM
  #4  
cvp33's Avatar
cvp33
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 1,487
From: RACE TRACK USA
Default

Has anyone seen the wheel specs yet. Bolt pattern, offset? Hoping that like the C6 to C7, the old wheels will work.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2019 | 10:04 PM
  #5  
Red Mist Rulz's Avatar
Red Mist Rulz
Race Director
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 13,180
Likes: 10,521
Default

Bolt circle is the same, but the lugs are 14mm, not 12mm as on the C7. Rear offset is dramatically different, but off the top of my head I don't remember the numbers.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2019 | 10:58 PM
  #6  
fatsport's Avatar
fatsport
Melting Slicks
Supporting Lifetime
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,518
Likes: 942
From: Fl
Default

Bolt pattern is 5x120 vs 5x120.65. Don’t know if we can mix. Offsets are 52 and 64. I’m guessing the 64 is the rear. Didn’t know about the larger lugs, where did you hear/read that?

Last edited by fatsport; Sep 11, 2019 at 10:59 PM.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Smaller wheels





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:10 AM.

story-0
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE