C5 Custom Wheel & Tire Database: please fill in your info
7th Gear
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 7
Likes: 3
Wheel Make: RUFF Racing
Wheel Model: 944
Front Wheel Size: 19 x 9
Front Offset or Backspace: +50
Rear Wheel Size: 20 x 10.5
Rear Offset or Backspace: +65
Front Tire Size: 265/35/19
Rear Tire Size: 295/30/20
Suspension mods: Bilstein shocks, Lowered on stock bolts
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: none
Wheel Model: 944
Front Wheel Size: 19 x 9
Front Offset or Backspace: +50
Rear Wheel Size: 20 x 10.5
Rear Offset or Backspace: +65
Front Tire Size: 265/35/19
Rear Tire Size: 295/30/20
Suspension mods: Bilstein shocks, Lowered on stock bolts
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: none
Cruising
Joined: Nov 2023
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: Tampa, FL
C5 with hydro dipped/painted rims
[QUOTE=USAZR1;1598851065]A C5 Custom Wheel & Tire Database has been needed on this site, since these cars were built. If your C5 has a custom wheel and tire combination, please add their specs into this database. Feel free to Copy & Paste the information parameters, in this first post. In order to keep the database manageable, I would ask that you please limit your photos, to a Maximum of Four, as this database is for custom wheel & tire information, not intended to be a personal showcase for your car.
Also, this thread is intended as a database, not a question & answer forum. If you have specific questions about any of the custom setups posted here, it would be appreciated if you would ask your questions in the main forum below or PM the member directly, and not in this thread.
NOTICE: Please note, if your C5 has the original equipment or replica wheels, it is requested you do not post in this database, for obvious reasons.
Thank You
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Wheel Make: C6 Factory
Wheel Model: Polished Aluminum, Hydro dipped in Carbon Fiber and painted red
Front Wheel Size: 18x8.5
Front Offset or Backspace: 56
Rear Wheel Size: 19
Rear Offset or Backspace: 79
Front Tire Size: 255/40 18
Rear Tire Size: 285/35 19
Suspension mods: Stock, Lowered on stock.
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: - none -added 1 inch spacers to the rear
Misc.CoMisc.Front 255/40 18- Offset 56, Rear 285/35 19- Offset 79
Also, this thread is intended as a database, not a question & answer forum. If you have specific questions about any of the custom setups posted here, it would be appreciated if you would ask your questions in the main forum below or PM the member directly, and not in this thread.
NOTICE: Please note, if your C5 has the original equipment or replica wheels, it is requested you do not post in this database, for obvious reasons.
Thank You
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Wheel Make: C6 Factory
Wheel Model: Polished Aluminum, Hydro dipped in Carbon Fiber and painted red
Front Wheel Size: 18x8.5
Front Offset or Backspace: 56
Rear Wheel Size: 19
Rear Offset or Backspace: 79
Front Tire Size: 255/40 18
Rear Tire Size: 285/35 19
Suspension mods: Stock, Lowered on stock.
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: - none -added 1 inch spacers to the rear
Misc.CoMisc.Front 255/40 18- Offset 56, Rear 285/35 19- Offset 79
Last edited by Shchandler; Jan 23, 2024 at 03:54 PM. Reason: Post better pics
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 144
Likes: 132
From: Chicagoland
Wheel Make: Apex Race Parts
Wheel Model: EC-7
Front Wheel Size: 18x10
Front Offset or Backspace: 58mm
Rear Wheel Size: 19x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: 78mm
Front Tire Size: 275/35R18
Rear Tire Size: 305/30R19
Suspension mods: Z06 leaf springs, West Coast Corvette Sway bars, Lowered all the way on stock bolts
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: Have to run spacer kit to clear in the rear. I am running Eibach 15mm (SKU S90-6-15-033)
Misc.Comments: Running C6Z brakes and these clear, although barely, but never any issues even on track. When I initially bolted these up it looked like they would poke out a bit but after the suspension settled they looks to be pretty even with the fender.
Wheel Model: EC-7
Front Wheel Size: 18x10
Front Offset or Backspace: 58mm
Rear Wheel Size: 19x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: 78mm
Front Tire Size: 275/35R18
Rear Tire Size: 305/30R19
Suspension mods: Z06 leaf springs, West Coast Corvette Sway bars, Lowered all the way on stock bolts
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: Have to run spacer kit to clear in the rear. I am running Eibach 15mm (SKU S90-6-15-033)
Misc.Comments: Running C6Z brakes and these clear, although barely, but never any issues even on track. When I initially bolted these up it looked like they would poke out a bit but after the suspension settled they looks to be pretty even with the fender.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,007
Likes: 410
From: Bay Area
These look awesome on there! Mind if I add them to our website gallery?
One of our customers sent these in last year, a lovely square setup for track use on his Z06.
Wheel Make: Apex Wheels
Wheel Model: EC-7
Front Wheel Size: 18x11
Front Offset or Backspace: 57mm
Rear Wheel Size: 18x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: 57mm
Front Tire Size: 315/30-18
Rear Tire Size: 315/30-18
Suspension mods: Sway bars, lowered on factory bolts, track alignment
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: light inner fender rub at full lock up front
Misc.Comments: None
One of our customers sent these in last year, a lovely square setup for track use on his Z06.
Wheel Make: Apex Wheels
Wheel Model: EC-7
Front Wheel Size: 18x11
Front Offset or Backspace: 57mm
Rear Wheel Size: 18x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: 57mm
Front Tire Size: 315/30-18
Rear Tire Size: 315/30-18
Suspension mods: Sway bars, lowered on factory bolts, track alignment
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: light inner fender rub at full lock up front
Misc.Comments: None
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Last edited by ApexWheels; Feb 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 2,061
From: In the woods
2024 C5of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Wheel Make: Forgestar
Wheel Model: CF5 Gloss Anthracite
Front Wheel Size: 18 x 9.5
Front Offset: 50
Rear Wheel Size: 19 x 11
Rear Offset: 53
Front tire Size: 265/35-18 Nitto 555
Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19 Nitto 555
Suspension Mods: Stock, C6 Z06 shocks
Problems or Issues: None so far
Misc Comments: Needs to be lowered a bit, that is coming soon.
Wheel Model: CF5 Gloss Anthracite
Front Wheel Size: 18 x 9.5
Front Offset: 50
Rear Wheel Size: 19 x 11
Rear Offset: 53
Front tire Size: 265/35-18 Nitto 555
Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19 Nitto 555
Suspension Mods: Stock, C6 Z06 shocks
Problems or Issues: None so far
Misc Comments: Needs to be lowered a bit, that is coming soon.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 27
Likes: 17
From: Buffalo, NY
Square setup: 18x10.5" Flow One F4 (black) ET 54
275/35/18 Kumho Ecsta V730 tires
Stock suspension (aside from Koni yellow shocks and an aftermarket sway bar)
No problems/issues.
Ignore the monster truck fitment I need to lower this thing real soon..... and yes I need a car wash
275/35/18 Kumho Ecsta V730 tires
Stock suspension (aside from Koni yellow shocks and an aftermarket sway bar)
No problems/issues.
Ignore the monster truck fitment I need to lower this thing real soon..... and yes I need a car wash
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 31
Likes: 22
From: Brighton, MI
2003 C5 Z06 - 19" Cray Spider & Conti Extreme Contact Sport 02
Wheel Make: Cray Corvette Wheels - www.craycorvettewheels.com
Wheel Model: Spider - Flow Formed Aluminum
Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5, 5-120.65
Front Offset or Backspace: +56
Rear Wheel Size: 19x10.5, 5-120.65
Rear Offset or Backspace: +65
Front Tire Size: 275/30r19 - Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02
Rear Tire Size: 305/30r19 - Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02
Suspension mods: Stock
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: No rubbing or clearance issues
Misc.Comments: I was able to order the wheels and tires from my local Discount Tire. They also mounted and balanced them. Price out the door as of March 2024 was $3,862.34. The front tire looks flush with the fender. The rear tire is inset a little to the rear quarter. If you wanted it flush you'd probably need a 1/2" spacer. The combo feels great on the road. So far the tires seem to stick really well during some spirited driving in the twisties. Overall I am extremely happy with the way these Cray wheels look!
Rear Flushness
Front Flushness
Wheel Model: Spider - Flow Formed Aluminum
Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5, 5-120.65
Front Offset or Backspace: +56
Rear Wheel Size: 19x10.5, 5-120.65
Rear Offset or Backspace: +65
Front Tire Size: 275/30r19 - Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02
Rear Tire Size: 305/30r19 - Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02
Suspension mods: Stock
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: No rubbing or clearance issues
Misc.Comments: I was able to order the wheels and tires from my local Discount Tire. They also mounted and balanced them. Price out the door as of March 2024 was $3,862.34. The front tire looks flush with the fender. The rear tire is inset a little to the rear quarter. If you wanted it flush you'd probably need a 1/2" spacer. The combo feels great on the road. So far the tires seem to stick really well during some spirited driving in the twisties. Overall I am extremely happy with the way these Cray wheels look!
Rear Flushness
Front Flushness
Last edited by Z06Aaron; Apr 21, 2024 at 01:14 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 371
Likes: 38
From: Madison Alabama
1999 c5 nassau blue
1999 C5 Coupe, Nassau Blue
> Wheels ~ Forgestar Custom Performance
Front: 19x9.5
Rear: 2-x10.5
> Tires ~ Michelin, Pilot Sport A/S
Front: 265/35x19
Rear: 295x30x20
>
1999 C5 NASSAU BLUE
1999 C5 NASSAU BLUE
> Wheels ~ Forgestar Custom Performance
Front: 19x9.5
Rear: 2-x10.5
> Tires ~ Michelin, Pilot Sport A/S
Front: 265/35x19
Rear: 295x30x20
>
1999 C5 NASSAU BLUE
1999 C5 NASSAU BLUE
Last edited by Vetteman Jack; Jun 3, 2024 at 02:57 PM. Reason: Took out non-wheel related material.
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 10,383
Likes: 3,389
From: Central TX
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Wheel Make: BC Forged
Wheel Model: TD03
Front Wheel Size: 18x9,5
Front Offset or Backspace: +50
Rear Wheel Size: 19x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: +65
Front Tire Size: 265/35/18
Rear Tire Size: 325/30/19
Suspension mods: Stock, Lowered on stock or aftermarket bolts, or coilovers: Stock ride height now but will be lowered, soon
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: None
Misc.Comments:
Wheel Model: TD03
Front Wheel Size: 18x9,5
Front Offset or Backspace: +50
Rear Wheel Size: 19x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: +65
Front Tire Size: 265/35/18
Rear Tire Size: 325/30/19
Suspension mods: Stock, Lowered on stock or aftermarket bolts, or coilovers: Stock ride height now but will be lowered, soon
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: None
Misc.Comments:
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Wheel and tire info
Wheel Make: Forgestar
Wheel Model: F14
Front Wheel Size: 18x10
Front Offset or Backspace:
Rear Wheel Size: 19x12
Rear Offset or Backspace:
Front Tire Size: 285/18/35
Rear Tire Size: 325/19/35
Suspension mods: Stock, Lowered on stock or aftermarket bolts, or coilovers: Pedder Coilovers
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: Slight rubbing on front fender liner
Misc.Comments:
Wheel Model: F14
Front Wheel Size: 18x10
Front Offset or Backspace:
Rear Wheel Size: 19x12
Rear Offset or Backspace:
Front Tire Size: 285/18/35
Rear Tire Size: 325/19/35
Suspension mods: Stock, Lowered on stock or aftermarket bolts, or coilovers: Pedder Coilovers
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: Slight rubbing on front fender liner
Misc.Comments:
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 36
Likes: 51
From: Lynn,Ma
new wheels
2004 C5 Commemorative Edition
Forgestar F14's Gunmetal
18x9.5 -053 offset
19x11 -050 offset
Hancook Ventus EVO2's
275/35R18
305/30R19
Minimal poke
Suspension mods: None, will be lowered some on stock bolts
No clearance problems or issues
Forgestar F14's Gunmetal
18x9.5 -053 offset
19x11 -050 offset
Hancook Ventus EVO2's
275/35R18
305/30R19
Minimal poke
Suspension mods: None, will be lowered some on stock bolts
No clearance problems or issues
Last edited by 99vette9999; Apr 17, 2025 at 09:08 AM. Reason: missing info
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 850
From: Southern California
2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Forgestar F14
front
FORGESTAR F14 18X9.5 5X120.65 49MM 72.56CB MATTE GOLD BRONZE SEMI DEEP CONCAVE
back
FORGESTAR F14 19X11 5X120.65 53MM 72.56CB MATTE GOLD BRONZE SEMI DEEP CONCAVE
i ordered those wheels,
in my opinion back wheels 50MM Offset would be better than the 53 MM I ordered.
front offset is perfect.
suspension.
C5 ZO6 leafs
C6 grand sport away bars
Lowered on aftermarket bolts.
front
FORGESTAR F14 18X9.5 5X120.65 49MM 72.56CB MATTE GOLD BRONZE SEMI DEEP CONCAVE
back
FORGESTAR F14 19X11 5X120.65 53MM 72.56CB MATTE GOLD BRONZE SEMI DEEP CONCAVE
i ordered those wheels,
in my opinion back wheels 50MM Offset would be better than the 53 MM I ordered.
front offset is perfect.
suspension.
C5 ZO6 leafs
C6 grand sport away bars
Lowered on aftermarket bolts.
Last edited by Vetteman Jack; May 28, 2025 at 09:48 AM. Reason: Removed pics to get to four maximum.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 9,702
Likes: 3,472
From: Akron Ohio
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Wheel Make: APEX
Wheel Model: ML-10RT
Front Wheel Size: 18x11
Front Offset or Backspace: 38
Rear Wheel Size: 18x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: 38
Front Tire Size: 285/35R18
Rear Tire Size: 285/35R18
Suspension mods: Lowered, custom rate Van Steel leaf springs, delrin bushings, track alignment
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: Using the widebody offset with the Faircloth Composites widebody fenders, and 10mm spacers in the front. No issues so far. This will be used for street driving as wet track events.
Wheel Model: ML-10RT
Front Wheel Size: 18x11
Front Offset or Backspace: 38
Rear Wheel Size: 18x11
Rear Offset or Backspace: 38
Front Tire Size: 285/35R18
Rear Tire Size: 285/35R18
Suspension mods: Lowered, custom rate Van Steel leaf springs, delrin bushings, track alignment
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: Using the widebody offset with the Faircloth Composites widebody fenders, and 10mm spacers in the front. No issues so far. This will be used for street driving as wet track events.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 167
Likes: 107
From: Edmond OK
Wheel Make: Kansei
Wheel Model: Astro
Front Wheel Size: 19x8.5
Front Offset or Backspace: +35
Rear Wheel Size: 19x9.5
Rear Offset or Backspace: +35
Front Tire Size: 245/35
Rear Tire Size: 265/35
Suspension mods: Silvers Coilovers + FDF angle
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: The front wheels rub on significant turns but it is minimal and hardly bothers the fender liner.
Misc.Comments: I think I will eventually move to 18s in the front probably with the same offset just for a little bit more space and to get the staggered look back. For the rear I was short on selection for the tires I wanted to put on so I would normally run a 285/40 probably but the 265/35 gives just a little bit of a tucked look and to me the fitment against the stock fenders is just about perfect even though I really want the look of a beefier rear tire. I also would run a little taller rear tire as well next time just for aesthetics.
If I ever get my car back from the body shop maybe I'll get some better pics than this.
Wheel Model: Astro
Front Wheel Size: 19x8.5
Front Offset or Backspace: +35
Rear Wheel Size: 19x9.5
Rear Offset or Backspace: +35
Front Tire Size: 245/35
Rear Tire Size: 265/35
Suspension mods: Silvers Coilovers + FDF angle
Problems or Issues, such as clearance/rubbing problems: The front wheels rub on significant turns but it is minimal and hardly bothers the fender liner.
Misc.Comments: I think I will eventually move to 18s in the front probably with the same offset just for a little bit more space and to get the staggered look back. For the rear I was short on selection for the tires I wanted to put on so I would normally run a 285/40 probably but the 265/35 gives just a little bit of a tucked look and to me the fitment against the stock fenders is just about perfect even though I really want the look of a beefier rear tire. I also would run a little taller rear tire as well next time just for aesthetics.
If I ever get my car back from the body shop maybe I'll get some better pics than this.