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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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hey guys. I just bought a black 05 m6 z51 1sb vette. These cars are SO MUCH FUN, it's ridiculous haha.

Well I have to get new tires, so that being the case I want new rims. So I went on corvettegarage and found C6 Z06 rims. I found two options for C6s they have 18 19X10 or for C6Z06s they have 18s and 19X12.

My question is...can I get the 19X12s to fit on my C6? or is that something only for C6Zs. I want to run a big *** tire in the back, that's my goal. Was thinking black C6Z rims with fat tires.
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My buddy has a c6 and he said the 12's are on the Z06's because they have a 2" wider body and if you put them on the standard c6 they would stick out the sides. I hope this helps...
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hey guys. I just bought a black 05 m6 z51 1sb vette. These cars are SO MUCH FUN, it's ridiculous haha.

Well I have to get new tires, so that being the case I want new rims. So I went on corvettegarage and found C6 Z06 rims. I found two options for C6s they have 18 19X10 or for C6Z06s they have 18s and 19X12.

My question is...can I get the 19X12s to fit on my C6? or is that something only for C6Zs. I want to run a big *** tire in the back, that's my goal. Was thinking black C6Z rims with fat tires.
There is another thread on here about this...The largest i have heard people runnin on a c6 are 19x11 w/325's. They stick out like hell but i think they look pretty badass. However, there is no way in hell your getting a 19x12 rim on the back without some lingenfelter "mini tubs" or a wide body kit. Its got to be damn close with the 19x11's..........
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I have 19x11's and 325's and they don't stick out.

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Razorback,

What tires are you running? I've got 19x11 fikse's in the back.
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General's but they aren't the best for traction/handling. Great ride and wear.
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I have a 05 with a widebody kit , Allows me to run 325's and the look is killer.
It's the right way to go...
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they will fit, but they will stick out! unless you get the z06 rear wide body.

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If you check over on corvette forums you will find that some who run the z06 size wheels have ended up with cracked fenders. Just run the stock C6 sizes.
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Or get the right offset wheels.
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I have 19x11 LGs out back with 325 Invos.
If you really want traction, buy 18x11 (or widen a set of front stockers) and then you can put 555RIIs on the back.
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