How far in are C6 Z06's?
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How far in are C6 Z06's? ive heard that with the 58 mm offset these wheels seem sunkin in too far....how far exactly are they sunk in compared to the stock rims on a trans am?....im gonna get spacers for the back no matter what...how big should i go to make it look both broad and clean at the same time?
any pics would be great also...
any pics would be great also...
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ok well are you talking about GM z06s or the replicas which come in several sizes and offsets?
I believe the 18 x 9.5 fronts have a +53 offset and the 19x 11 rears have a +73 offset. Now the fronts will work fine with a 285 tire the rears are another story.
I wouldnt run bigger than a 1/4 in spacer because youll barely be threading the lugnuts a 1/4 only makes up for 6.35 mm.
If you can find a 10.5 w 18 inch rim with 58mm offset and use a 1/4 inch spacer you can fit a 295/35/18 easily, maybe some bfh and a little massaging of the bump stop.
I believe the 18 x 9.5 fronts have a +53 offset and the 19x 11 rears have a +73 offset. Now the fronts will work fine with a 285 tire the rears are another story.
I wouldnt run bigger than a 1/4 in spacer because youll barely be threading the lugnuts a 1/4 only makes up for 6.35 mm.
If you can find a 10.5 w 18 inch rim with 58mm offset and use a 1/4 inch spacer you can fit a 295/35/18 easily, maybe some bfh and a little massaging of the bump stop.
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forget that this is a c5 z06 wheel because its the tire you see. This is a 295/35/18 on an 18x10.5 wheel with a quarter inch spacer.
Expect yours with the same spacer to be closer in about 3/4 of an inch. If you run a 9.5 in wide and 285 tire youll be about flush with the bottom of the front bumper and maybe a little tire sticking out. It will look better than a stock ws6 wheel.
Expect yours with the same spacer to be closer in about 3/4 of an inch. If you run a 9.5 in wide and 285 tire youll be about flush with the bottom of the front bumper and maybe a little tire sticking out. It will look better than a stock ws6 wheel.
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ok. mine are a 58mm offset. You your looking at exactly what you'll have.. If you want a wide tire you can go with the 305-35-18 nitto drag from discount tire, they only have 4 left in stock and they will price match anyone i got mine shipped to harrisburg pa from texas for 480$. They also make the gsd3 in 295/35 now which is more like 310mm haha. I previously had the kdw2s and those look great.
The tires in the pic are some bfg comp tas i got on closeout sale from tirerack for 119$ each haha.. They pretty much offered no dry traction but were good in the rain.
The tires in the pic are some bfg comp tas i got on closeout sale from tirerack for 119$ each haha.. They pretty much offered no dry traction but were good in the rain.
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alright thanks....ordered the wheels yesterday and the tires will be here tomorrow....i only ordered 285 35 18's for the back....wasnt really into the idea of beatin my ride w/ a big hammer.......
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well since its 1/32 smaller than a 1/4 yeah it will work haha.... Almost everyone here with big slicks or wide tires beats their ride with a hammer... its on the inner fender which is metal, it sticks out a little too far.. you cant tell at all.. but you shouldnt need to with that tire.. Make sure if you have a shop put your wheels on that they check the clearance with the bump stop, you might have to grind it down a little or jack up the rear.