[Wheels] 18" wheels on SS?

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05-07-2009, 01:25 PM

Malice 1

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18" wheels on SS?

I'm getting a 2010 SS with 20" midnight silver wheels.

Will I be able to fit a set of 18" C5 vette wheels on to the rear of the car?

My 4th gen uses 18" vette wheels with drag radials, and I want to know if I can swap them onto my 5th gen for drag strip outings.

05-07-2009, 07:47 PM

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You may not be able to clear the brake calipers.

05-07-2009, 08:16 PM

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Front brakes are 14", rear are 14.4". You'll want to make sure you have enough clearance to fit the rims on, just like Jason noted.

05-12-2009, 02:47 PM

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don't forget that the overall diameter of the tire is a good bit larger for the 5th gen too. The 20" rim on the fifth gen has as high of a sidewall on the tire as an 18" rim on a 3rd or 4th gen would.