Doing a rear only OEM wide body kit, so..
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Doing a rear only OEM wide body kit, so..
If I buy a set of factory Z06 or GS wheels and tires, how much would the fronts stick out?
Has anyone done that ? Or should I just look at aftermarket rears 19x12s ?
Sorry, but not asking opinions on why I should do the front wide body as well. Not in the budget for right now.
Thanks.
Has anyone done that ? Or should I just look at aftermarket rears 19x12s ?
Sorry, but not asking opinions on why I should do the front wide body as well. Not in the budget for right now.
Thanks.
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Melting Slicks
I did the rear wide body on my 05 I had. I installed OEM ZO6 wheels. ZO6 tires on rear and C6 narrow front tires on wider wheels. Fit was good and didn't stick out too bad. Looked good to me
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If I buy a set of factory Z06 or GS wheels and tires, how much would the fronts stick out?
Has anyone done that ? Or should I just look at aftermarket rears 19x12s ?
Sorry, but not asking opinions on why I should do the front wide body as well. Not in the budget for right now.
Thanks.
Has anyone done that ? Or should I just look at aftermarket rears 19x12s ?
Sorry, but not asking opinions on why I should do the front wide body as well. Not in the budget for right now.
Thanks.
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A picture would help please. Thanks,
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Here is my base 05 coupe with only the wide body kit on the rear
Front Tires - PSS 265/35/R18 - Rims 18 x 8.5 - P5158
Rear Tires - PSS 345/30/R19 - Rims 19 x 12 - P5158
Front Tires - PSS 265/35/R18 - Rims 18 x 8.5 - P5158
Rear Tires - PSS 345/30/R19 - Rims 19 x 12 - P5158
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#8
Is there a reason you have your mind set up on a full set of OEM wheels? I also have a rear wide body on my 05. I went with standard Z06 size and offset for the rear and normal base size and offsets for the front. 19x12 rear with a 18x9 up front. I have been running this combo for about 3 years now without issues. I'd recommend going with repros for the front in base size/offset and run OEM Z06 size/offset for the rear if you're going for that look. I have heard of a few people that run OEM Z06 wheels up front on base size tires if your mind is set on buying a full OEM Z06 set.
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I recently did the front conversion on mine but for a few years I rocked only the rear widebody on the car. I did aftermarket wheels cause I just don’t care for heavy stock wheels. Pics from rear only setup:
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Was thinking about doing the same to my Base 2006. Besides looking simply fantastic -- nice job you guys -- did it help any at all with power-oversteer / torque-oversteer, whatever ya wanna call it? Yeah, a heavy right foot can be a fun / bad thing. Thanks in advance for any words!
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I'm currently running this setup. OEM Z06 wheels all around with a rear widebody and stock sized front tires. Works just fine. I'm thinking about trying out a 255 when I replace my current tires to see how that fits.
I've thought about doing a front widebody, but like you said, the cost is huge compared to the rear, and I don't see much benefit for how I use it.
F15E 1Y, I can't be of any help on the handling / oversteer aspect. I've got the softest stock sway bars, 345 drag radials in back, and 4 year old 245 wide all seasons up front. As a result, handling is pretty poor for a vette.
I've thought about doing a front widebody, but like you said, the cost is huge compared to the rear, and I don't see much benefit for how I use it.
F15E 1Y, I can't be of any help on the handling / oversteer aspect. I've got the softest stock sway bars, 345 drag radials in back, and 4 year old 245 wide all seasons up front. As a result, handling is pretty poor for a vette.
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You didn’t have any problems running the 265 up front and 345 in the back? Like AH or TC or anything else