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MR01Z28 Oct 15, 2012 05:23 PM

C5's on Camaro Fit?
 
I was wondering if I were to get a set of C5's for my Z28 will I have to use spacers? Or will they go right on with no problem? I have a chance to get a silver set that look near perfect for $150 and only need the rear tires which are 18 inch the fronts are 17 inch and are like new. thanks in advance.

deez01ls1 Oct 15, 2012 08:26 PM

I believe they fit with no problems depending on rear tire size,im running the 19/18 combo with a rear spacer. What part of va are in?

MR01Z28 Oct 15, 2012 08:45 PM

im in Falls Church northern va like 20 mins outside of dc
Well I went on OEwheels and lookedat the back spacing of a vette rim and the vette rim made for the camaro and it was all the same so I am going to just wing it and try it out once I purchase them. I got to buy 2 rear tires when I get them so I can put them on the car. You ever come to old dominion speedway in manassas?

badformulaLS1 Oct 15, 2012 08:51 PM

I have 17/18 C5s and they were on the car when I bought them. They go right on and off no prob for me. I really dont like how the rears arent flush with the fender though. Would spacers fix this?

deez01ls1 Oct 15, 2012 11:27 PM


Originally Posted by badformulaLS1 (Post 16813446)
I have 17/18 C5s and they were on the car when I bought them. They go right on and off no prob for me. I really dont like how the rears arent flush with the fender though. Would spacers fix this?

I believe a spacer would help...u have any pics

baalic Oct 15, 2012 11:34 PM


Originally Posted by badformulaLS1 (Post 16813446)
I have 17/18 C5s and they were on the car when I bought them. They go right on and off no prob for me. I really dont like how the rears arent flush with the fender though. Would spacers fix this?


Lol the stockers stick out when looking from behind, jussayin.. Lol

BOBS99SS Oct 16, 2012 04:05 AM

Just price the rear tires first, imo im not a fan of stock c5 wheels, i think once ya see 18 inch tire pprices you might not go for the deal, imo dd zr1s fit the car better and tire prices for 17s are much cheaper

badformulaLS1 Oct 16, 2012 11:55 AM


Originally Posted by deez01ls1 (Post 16813875)
I believe a spacer would help...u have any pics

I'll take a pic when I leave for work in a few hours.

badformulaLS1 Oct 16, 2012 05:50 PM


Originally Posted by baalic (Post 16813892)
Lol the stockers stick out when looking from behind, jussayin.. Lol

The stock firebird wheels? I don't have them so I wouldn't know.

krzy_z Oct 16, 2012 07:41 PM

I have a set of c5 wheel also with 18 and 17 they seem to fitt good i had to clean the hub area alit bit to fit nice

baalic Oct 16, 2012 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by badformulaLS1 (Post 16816040)
The stock firebird wheels? I don't have them so I wouldn't know.

yup, the fender tapers inwards, which makes the effect from the rear that the wheels are sticking out of the fenders, same on the camaro as well...

Donohue96M6Z28 Oct 16, 2012 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by baalic (Post 16813892)
Lol the stockers stick out when looking from behind, jussayin.. Lol

I don't see how this would be possible since the offset of c5 rear wheels is higher.

You need a spacer if you want them to sit flush like a 17x11 wheel.

Donohue96M6Z28 Oct 16, 2012 09:40 PM


Originally Posted by badformulaLS1 (Post 16813446)
I have 17/18 C5s and they were on the car when I bought them. They go right on and off no prob for me. I really dont like how the rears arent flush with the fender though. Would spacers fix this?

Yes spacers would fix that issue. A 1inch spacer should do IMO.

badformulaLS1 Oct 16, 2012 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by Donohue96M6Z28 (Post 16816791)
Yes spacers would fix that issue. A 1inch spacer should do IMO.

Thank you.

MR01Z28 Oct 17, 2012 10:58 PM

Thanks for all the info I really like the ZR1 but Im getting these wheels for $150
They are alot better then my stock snowflakes. I still might get the ZR1 rims in the long run. i gotta get a adjustable phb next lol


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