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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 11:27 PM
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At 27k miles, my base C7 couldn't avoid a rock and I ripped a side wall. So my red vert would like to find itself with a new set of z51 black where with the red pin stripe around the periperhary. So if I can get past the cost, will they fit with the compatible Michelin tires? Thinking brake clearance, tire pressure monitors, wheel well.

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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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Sure they will fit if you buy the correct Z51 sized tires for them. No clearance issues with anything.
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 07:10 AM
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Going to a BIGGER wheel enhances brake clearance.........
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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No problem unless you go nuts with tire sizes. I have a 15 ZF1 which is a base car with Z51 wheels and tires.
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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So basically it will look like this...my dad's coupe.
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