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Old 01-15-2008, 09:54 AM
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Im putting 18 X 10.5 z06 wheels on the back of my 2000 SS I know I will need wheel spacers but what size?
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I ran them with no spacers.....No problems.
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You didn't specify your offset but most of the c5 z06 (if thats what you're getting) bolt on with only slight bump stop shaving. Screw spacers.
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No Spacers needed!
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i didnt run spacers on mine either......however it is very close is the offset isnt correct
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they are 58mm offset and a 1/4 spacer is possible.. I originally used those even though i didnt have to just to line the tire up with the top of the fender.. i thought it looked a little better less tucked in.

and i ran 295s, 305's, and 315's on those wheels.. looked great with all.. I liked the 305/35 look the best and that was with nitto dr's.. im sure the new MTs would look even better.
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Sorry I forgot to mention what wheel, they are c5 z06 wheels 18 X 10.5? Do you still think I would need a spacer?
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I have the same wheels with no spacer.
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You don't HAVE to have spacers, but for optimal appearnce since most 18" x 10.5" ZO6 wheels are 58 mm offset, up to 3/4" can be used with longer studs or an adapter.
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So let me get this straight...

With the C5 Z06 rims no spacers are needed on a stock F-body? About to pick up some for the wife and the last thing I want to hear from her is "why did you get these rims!? They don't even fit!"

What about changes down the road? Would anything cause any problems. Read through your stickies a bit Xsta and honestly it is all greek to me. Not saying it is bad or anything, I just can't understand it at all! First set of aftermarket tires I will have ever purchased for any of my cars.

Edit - Forgot to add... talking 18's in the rear with a 10.5 width on it, more specifically a set from TomZwheels.
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Originally Posted by carado1984
they are 58mm offset and a 1/4 spacer is possible.. I originally used those even though i didnt have to just to line the tire up with the top of the fender.. i thought it looked a little better less tucked in.

and i ran 295s, 305's, and 315's on those wheels.. looked great with all.. I liked the 305/35 look the best and that was with nitto dr's.. im sure the new MTs would look even better.
Did you have to change the wheel studs?
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I have 18x10.5" C6s. rears are +58mm offset. You will not NEED a spacer as Xsta stated before, but if youre lowered at all, and plan on taking some hard turns, you will. I am lowered with a pro-kit and installed a 5/16" spacer and longer studs, and needed to do some BFH mod. A 5/16" spacer puts the offset at about +50mm. Which, with a 295 tire, fits just perfect.
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Originally Posted by carado1984
they are 58mm offset and a 1/4 spacer is possible.. I originally used those even though i didnt have to just to line the tire up with the top of the fender.. i thought it looked a little better less tucked in.

and i ran 295s, 305's, and 315's on those wheels.. looked great with all.. I liked the 305/35 look the best and that was with nitto dr's.. im sure the new MTs would look even better.
Have any pics with the 305 nittos. If you run those and the reg 555's up front in 275 will that look ok? Did you have to do a lot of the bfh mod?
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i ran no spacer but i removed my bump stop and BFH mod not biggy. But if i could of found a 1/4 spacer local i would of got it Still may do it to set the wheels out a little wider.
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305's are a waste of $$$$ side by side with 295s they look the same. 295's or $315's are the only way to go
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Do you have to run longer studs with the 1/4" spacer?
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i have a 5/16's spacer on mine just to be safe...im pretty sure they'd be fine without them though.
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The more pictures I see I really dont like this offset im going to have to hold off . Im having such a hard time finding wheels its aggravating.



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