Those Running C5 Z06 Wheels on a 4th Gen
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Those Running C5 Z06 Wheels on a 4th Gen
So, I'm interested in picking up a set of C5Z wheels to throw on my SS for track duty, but I'm a bit confused about their fitment on our cars. Proper wheel fitment on a 4th gen Camaro is no foreign subject to me as I've worked for Fikse Wheels for quite some time. However, for a 9.5" front, I would typically use a +38mm offset, and the C5Z front wheel is +54mm... That's about 5/8" difference inboard! Hence, I would think they'd rub. Same with the rear 10.5"s - A standard Fikse 10.5" fitment is +44mm offset (sometimes as far outboard as +38mm without issues) and the C5Z rear is +58mm. That's a little over a 1/2" inboard from the +44mm.
My initial assumption was that people just run spacers, which, if you ask me, is not an ideal arrangement, and not something I'm likely to do. However, I've seen people claim that they bolted the wheels right on with no spacers and ran them without issues. I've taken measurements of my car and I just don't see how they can work without rubbing, particularly the fronts - It just seems too close.
Anyone have any first hand experience they'd like to share on this subject?
My initial assumption was that people just run spacers, which, if you ask me, is not an ideal arrangement, and not something I'm likely to do. However, I've seen people claim that they bolted the wheels right on with no spacers and ran them without issues. I've taken measurements of my car and I just don't see how they can work without rubbing, particularly the fronts - It just seems too close.
Anyone have any first hand experience they'd like to share on this subject?
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19.6 lbs, front; 21.4 lbs, rear - 01 Z06 Alcoas
19.2 lbs, front; 21 lbs, rear - 02-04 Z06 Speedlines
The reproductions are a good 9-10lbs heavier, per wheel.
I'll check the sticky, thanks!
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*EDIT* Scratch that - I just found your gallery on Fquick.
What size tires are you running front and rear?
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If yours are heavy, they're reproductions. I'm referring to the real 2001 Alcoas or 02-04 Speedlines. Weights for these wheels are as follows:
19.6 lbs, front; 21.4 lbs, rear - 01 Z06 Alcoas
19.2 lbs, front; 21 lbs, rear - 02-04 Z06 Speedlines
The reproductions are a good 9-10lbs heavier, per wheel.
I'll check the sticky, thanks!
19.6 lbs, front; 21.4 lbs, rear - 01 Z06 Alcoas
19.2 lbs, front; 21 lbs, rear - 02-04 Z06 Speedlines
The reproductions are a good 9-10lbs heavier, per wheel.
I'll check the sticky, thanks!
our chrome rears 18x10.5 weigh in at 23.5 lbs and the fronts 17x9.5 weigh in at 21.5 lbs
just an fyi :
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You have a PM.
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thats the shipping weights with packaging and materials inside the box etc.
i just weighed them before i replied to get an exact weight.
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