F-body's running 18/19 C6 wheels
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F-body's running 18/19 C6 wheels
I have done lots of research online, and can't quite find a definitive answer to my question. I just bought a set of C6 wheels and I'm struggling to decided on a tire size.
Originally I planned on running the stock Vette size, but then I found out that there could be some ABS issues running tires with over a 1" variance in overall tire diameter. My questing is, what is the exact limit that will through the ABS off, and cause issues?
If I run 255/35/18 up front and 295/30/19's in the rear, that would be a .94" difference in diameter. Would this be OK? I like this size combo because the sidewalls are close to the same height.
I also bought a set of 1.25" wheel adapters on ebay, so I've got that covered.
I've seen a lot of posts on C6 wheels, but most of the information is old and incomplete. So any help on the topic would be great!
Originally I planned on running the stock Vette size, but then I found out that there could be some ABS issues running tires with over a 1" variance in overall tire diameter. My questing is, what is the exact limit that will through the ABS off, and cause issues?
If I run 255/35/18 up front and 295/30/19's in the rear, that would be a .94" difference in diameter. Would this be OK? I like this size combo because the sidewalls are close to the same height.
I also bought a set of 1.25" wheel adapters on ebay, so I've got that covered.
I've seen a lot of posts on C6 wheels, but most of the information is old and incomplete. So any help on the topic would be great!
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So you are saying if I run the stock corvette sizes, I should have no problems at all? The online tire calculator says the corvette tire sizing has a 1.13" diameter difference, and I was thinking that was too big of a difference for a Camaro to handle?
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I never liked the staggered look, but when I ordered the wheels, OE didn't have an 18x10.5 version.
I haven't had any issues to speak of with the different size wheels. I don't race it or anything, so I very rarely hit abs under braking. I do have C6 ZO6 brakes up front too.
I think you'll be fine if you run the stock sizes. Personally, I think 18s all around around is a perfect look.
With those spacers though you will have to roll your inner fender lip. No way around that. Maybe run a 1.25 if you can find it (another reason I want to go 18s).
I haven't had any issues to speak of with the different size wheels. I don't race it or anything, so I very rarely hit abs under braking. I do have C6 ZO6 brakes up front too.
I think you'll be fine if you run the stock sizes. Personally, I think 18s all around around is a perfect look.
With those spacers though you will have to roll your inner fender lip. No way around that. Maybe run a 1.25 if you can find it (another reason I want to go 18s).
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I got the C6 wheels last night.. I don't like how much clearance I have in the rear. I just mounted up a bare wheel, as I don't have tires yet, but I only had about 1/2" of clearance between the inner fender and the wheel with the 1.25" spacers. I'm not sure about tire to outer fender lip, though.
I know people run wheels/tires a lot larger than these, but I don't see how. I'm new to the F-body though, I came from a 2002 Mustang. I ran 315/35/17's on that, and had far more clearance than these wheels do!
I only mounted up one side last night. Tomorrow I'm installing the Strano springs and Koni's, so I will mount up both rear wheels and take more measurements. Although, I'm pretty certain I will sell the C6 wheels on ebay and look at buying 4 18x9.5's......
I know people run wheels/tires a lot larger than these, but I don't see how. I'm new to the F-body though, I came from a 2002 Mustang. I ran 315/35/17's on that, and had far more clearance than these wheels do!
I only mounted up one side last night. Tomorrow I'm installing the Strano springs and Koni's, so I will mount up both rear wheels and take more measurements. Although, I'm pretty certain I will sell the C6 wheels on ebay and look at buying 4 18x9.5's......
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I got the C6 wheels last night.. I don't like how much clearance I have in the rear. I just mounted up a bare wheel, as I don't have tires yet, but I only had about 1/2" of clearance between the inner fender and the wheel with the 1.25" spacers. I'm not sure about tire to outer fender lip, though.
I know people run wheels/tires a lot larger than these, but I don't see how. I'm new to the F-body though, I came from a 2002 Mustang. I ran 315/35/17's on that, and had far more clearance than these wheels do!
I only mounted up one side last night. Tomorrow I'm installing the Strano springs and Koni's, so I will mount up both rear wheels and take more measurements. Although, I'm pretty certain I will sell the C6 wheels on ebay and look at buying 4 18x9.5's......
I know people run wheels/tires a lot larger than these, but I don't see how. I'm new to the F-body though, I came from a 2002 Mustang. I ran 315/35/17's on that, and had far more clearance than these wheels do!
I only mounted up one side last night. Tomorrow I'm installing the Strano springs and Koni's, so I will mount up both rear wheels and take more measurements. Although, I'm pretty certain I will sell the C6 wheels on ebay and look at buying 4 18x9.5's......
The ONLY way to make them fit is BFH and a pretty serious fender roll. I still haven't gotten mine to completely clear yet, but I'm still trying to find someone in the area to do an actual roll on my fenders.
Edit: and you have to cut the bumpstops out as well
And in response to earlier, I have no abs issues with mine and I'm running an identical setup in front as well.
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I picked up my oem c6 wheels last year. I scored a deal as I got the color I wanted (painted black by p/o) and an amazing price. I bought 1.25" hubcentric adapters and have no worries, as personally I don't track my car. inner fender has never been a problem for me even after heater hose mod and then lowering with isolators. outer fender lip only became issue when I did heater hose. only would rub if bounced low enough. i lowered my car 1.25" put the isolators back in and rub still, but that's because I need to readjust my control arms, as my passenger side sits closer toward rear. once I adjust them, im sure I would not hit. I don't even have my fender rolled either. I don't have an issue with abs, although ive never had to brake hard enough for it to come on, so I cant say exactly if its still there without looking for it. I like the look of my 18/19 combo and they are stock vette size 245/40/18 and 285/35/19. running 40/35 profile vs 35/30 seems to help with the roughness I would imagine, plus it helps fill up the wheel well a bit better and allows for slightly more ground clearance.