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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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I want to put drag radials on my c5, I was wondering if this combo would work. 17 x 8 1/2 56 mm B.S. with 275/40r17.
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I've used that combo on my C4 with no problems. (they were C5 wheels)
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I don't know the offset number but if they are c5 front wheels as Frank said above then yes they will fit
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I don't know the offset number but if they are c5 front wheels as Frank said above then yes they will fit
Yes they are c5 front wheels. Thanks for the info
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