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I made some wheels and somehow botched the rear fitment slightly (my fault…they told me it was aggressive). They look killer, but Both sides stick out about 3/4 inch with some variance probably. Now, I don’t want to buy two more rears so my options are camber/lower or mill the inside of the wheels (There’s plenty of material but not easy to find someone to do this.)
that said, the final thing I can think of is wider fenders, which I was already thinking about. I know vette nuts used to make a 1” flare which I think would be perfect and subtle. It doesn’t look like they still do, is there anyone else out there who makes fenders at 1” or so?
yes, I’m an idiot, yes it’s my fault, just looking for some ideas! I’ll attach a few pics
you can put some side skirt flares that can mask the front of the rear tire and some regular C6Z06 style splash guards that can hide the rear of the rear tires pretty well. I have both and they do a good job.
however nothing can really mask the tops of the rear tire without getting true fender flares
let me know if you need pics to help visualize what i was referring to above
you can put some side skirt flares that can mask the front of the rear tire and some regular C6Z06 style splash guards that can hide the rear of the rear tires pretty well. I have both and they do a good job.
however nothing can really mask the tops of the rear tire without getting true fender flares
let me know if you need pics to help visualize what i was referring to above
sure I’m open to anything! I think splash guards look good if done right. I really wanted to have flares anyway at some point tbh, but may have to just pull plans forward
I'm loving the discussion on subtle fender flares for the C8. I've been eyeing the carbon fiber ones from Aeroflow and was wondering if anyone's had a chance to install and report back on the fitment and overall look.
sure I’m open to anything! I think splash guards look good if done right. I really wanted to have flares anyway at some point tbh, but may have to just pull plans forward
Here's a pic dump of some shots I just took a little bit ago. It's dark outside and I am at work but I keep a pretty decent EDC flashlight on me so it worked out in the end.
I have L5 quarter panels covering my 20x12 +50mm wheels with 345s and a 1/2" hubcentric spacer. I also run with c6 z06-style splash guards that I got from apsis (before they got banned) and C7Carbon side skirts in CF.
The skirts in front come up a bit over half way and the splash guards on the back come up most of the height of the tire.
This setup tucks the wheels in from the top of the quarter panels (while looking down)
I didn't want the wheels flush with the QP because the flush look teeters too close to poke for me and I don't care for poke whatsoever...hence my condolences earlier.
Here's a pic dump of some shots I just took a little bit ago. It's dark outside and I am at work but I keep a pretty decent EDC flashlight on me so it worked out in the end. I have L5 quarter panels covering my 20x12 +50mm wheels with 345s and a 1/2" hubcentric spacer. I also run with c6 z06-style splash guards that I got from apsis (before they got banned) and C7Carbon side skirts in CF.
The skirts in front come up a bit over half way and the splash guards on the back come up most of the height of the tire. This setup tucks the wheels in from the top of the quarter panels because I didn't want the wheels flush because the flush look teeters too close to poke for me and I don't care for poke whatsoever...hence my condolences earlier.
Hope this helps!
helps a ton! What side splitter setup are you running, and are the splash guards OEM c6?
also, maybe a ray of hope…I came from a spec corvette setup to these. That setup required a 15mm rear spacer…I think the tire shop may have left the spacer in there. To be fair, I should’ve checked myself but it’s now dark here as well and I’m in bed. I will report back on this tomorrow! I’m measuring just under an inch from edge of tire to fender, so it makes sense. It won’t get me completely flush, but with your recommendations I think it’ll be completely tolerable.
oh man if you've got a spacer in there you'll be much better when it's removed...fingers crossed for ya
well, bad news. No spacer! There looks to still be a ton of material behind the lugs. Sounds like they are going to make new centers for me anyway, the barrel should remain the same - but I wonder if these can be machined
please mill the offset. That is easily the best option here.
that does look overly aggressive for the listed specs. Apex standard fitment is 11et57. IDK if you mentioned tire size but it doesn't looks more than 305
please mill the offset. That is easily the best option here.
that does look overly aggressive for the listed specs. Apex standard fitment is 11et57. IDK if you mentioned tire size but it doesn't looks more than 305
I would not mill the center at all. That is part of the strength calculation even if there "looks" to be a lot of material there. I would measure the backspacing to calculate if they made you the proper wheel. Backspacing on a 19x11 with 55mm offset should be around 8.16".
I hate to say this but if they gave you the correct spec and it was your fault the cheapest thing to do is get two more wheels. You may see if they will cut you a break on them if you did make the mistake and will keep the old wheels.
I have given breaks to people who are honest about things on parts.
Fenders will cost more and cutting the wheel unless the MFG says it is ok is a no no.
This is the problem with taking things to the limit as the margin of error is small and costly if you miss.
I had some Goodyear tire engineers triple check my choices before I bought and I was right but I still worried about a mistake. It happens.
I would not mill the center at all. That is part of the strength calculation even if there "looks" to be a lot of material there. I would measure the backspacing to calculate if they made you the proper wheel. Backspacing on a 19x11 with 55mm offset should be around 8.16".
I agree, a 19x11 with +55 offset and 305 tire should not poke like that. Don't assume the offset is +55, measure the backspace.
I hate to say this but if they gave you the correct spec and it was your fault the cheapest thing to do is get two more wheels. You may see if they will cut you a break on them if you did make the mistake and will keep the old wheels.
I have given breaks to people who are honest about things on parts.
Fenders will cost more and cutting the wheel unless the MFG says it is ok is a no no.
This is the problem with taking things to the limit as the margin of error is small and costly if you miss.
I had some Goodyear tire engineers triple check my choices before I bought and I was right but I still worried about a mistake. It happens.
to be fair, I think I did spec them right - at first I did not think that.
The simple fact is these are not 55mm offset wheels. They (manufacturer) are all on board with making it right, which is great, and the fact that they even are willing to concede here makes them good in my book!
Subtle fender flares
