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Old 01-08-2009, 12:54 AM
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I have C5 Z06 brakes on my 1998 Trans Am and use 18x9.5 SSR GT3 with 275/35 18 tires. I bought some Blizzaks to put on the stock wheels, only to find out they don't fit over the brakes. Fortunately, I tried the wheel before having the tires mounted.

I want to get an inexpensive set of wheels that I can mount a set of winter tires on...they just need to clear the brakes.

Anyone know if the 17" WS6 wheels will clear C5 brakes? Or maybe the Corvette A-mold ZR-1 wheels? I don't need anything too fancy, but don't want it to look like crap either.

This is what I have mounted with the summer tires
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im sure the smallest you can go is 17" and yes if the t/a wheels are 17" they will fit, reason i say that is because i have the oem z06 wheels and they are 17x9.5 in the front. so 17 has to fit.
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I know 17" ZR1s fit . . .
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I know 17" ZR1s fit . . .
You are saying these will clear the C5 brakes? I'll see if I can find a set and give it a try. Thanks!
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You are saying these will clear the C5 brakes? . . .
Yes sir. They fit like a glove.

I would aslo have to say the stock 17" C5 Corvette front wheels will work too.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Yes sir. They fit like a glove.

I would aslo have to say the stock 17" C5 Corvette front wheels will work too.
Great, thanks! I was considering using C5 wheels as well, so whichever style I come across first, that is what I will go with.
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stock WS6 wheels will also fit just fine



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