Need spacers to fit Z06 wheels what do you recommend?
01-30-2005, 08:58 PM
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Need spacers to fit Z06 wheels what do you recommend? Anyone have an idea?
Is using a spacer and arp 2.5" studs ok even though the spacer doesn't engage the hub?
My car is lowered with a prokit will using spring spacers solve my problem?
It's rubbing the inner fender well when I turn at a intersection that has a incline or dip.
The 18x10.5 Zo6 wheels with a 58mm offset on the rear is where I'm having the problem.
Is using a spacer and arp 2.5" studs ok even though the spacer doesn't engage the hub?
My car is lowered with a prokit will using spring spacers solve my problem?
It's rubbing the inner fender well when I turn at a intersection that has a incline or dip.
The 18x10.5 Zo6 wheels with a 58mm offset on the rear is where I'm having the problem.
01-31-2005, 08:26 AM
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Well, you either have to perform the BFH mod, as many have talked about, or run a 1/2" spacer. On the scaere I'd reccomend finind a quality hub and wheel centric spacer. The BFH mod, the the Big Freaking Hammer to the inner wheel well where you see the rub marks . . .
01-31-2005, 12:11 PM
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Not meaning to go off-topic, but Xsta I've noticed that you really know your stuff when it comes to widths/offsets. I know it will fit, but do you think a 18x10.5 z06 with a 56MM will look decent on the back of a TA. I don't really want it to stick in too far, but I know it's going to stick in some. I just hate the look of my 16x8's because they stick in WAY too far.
01-31-2005, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ritz
Not meaning to go off-topic, but Xsta I've noticed that you really know your stuff when it comes to widths/offsets. I know it will fit, but do you think a 18x10.5 z06 with a 56MM will look decent on the back of a TA. I don't really want it to stick in too far, but I know it's going to stick in some. I just hate the look of my 16x8's because they stick in WAY too far.
I was able to get my stock z06 rims to fit in the back with doing only the BFH mod and removing bumpstops. I had to pound it pretty hard but it worked. I think the stock offset is 56mm and it looks pretty good.
01-31-2005, 01:23 PM
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My car isn't lowered, but I've got the 18x10.5 Z06's with the +58 offset, and I'm using a 5/16th spacer, and it worked out perfectly. I also have the ARP studs...
I don't really know how much the situation would be altered by the fact that your car is lowered, though...
I don't really know how much the situation would be altered by the fact that your car is lowered, though...
01-31-2005, 01:29 PM
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Stock offset for the Vette 10.5" wheel is 58 mm. If you can get a 56 mm or I have seen 53 mm (but VERY hard to find) fit nicer. The 105" with a56 mm offset will be a major improment over hte stock 16" wheel. But the neat thing is you can alwas add a spacer for more looks.
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01-31-2005, 03:23 PM
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Well I used some small wheel washers and they are 2mm they moved it out a little, but I still get rubbing over bumps going at higher speeds and when I turn on inclines.
Should I go get ten more washers and move it out 2 more milimeters, or get some spring spacers and lift the car up a little?
Should I go get ten more washers and move it out 2 more milimeters, or get some spring spacers and lift the car up a little?