C% wheel clearence?
C% wheel clearence?
Anyone have any experience running stock C5 vette wheel with the stock front and rear vette tire sizes? I'm worried about possible rubbing on the front while turning. The rear i've got figured out. Thanks
Running them on what year F-Body? If its a 4th Gen, the Corvette tires are about a 1" larger diameter than the F-Body tires. Then, which C5 wheels? They changed offset over the years..... 97-99 (56mm offset), 2000+ (58mm).
The stock 4th Gen wheels have a backspace of 6.62" (16x8) or 7.12" (17x9). The backspace on the C5 factory 17x8.5" wheels will be 6.90-7.00". That should not present any problems with the inside edge of the tire, but the tread may be an issue, since it sticks up 1/2" more into the fender. Not likely a problem though.
The stock 4th Gen wheels have a backspace of 6.62" (16x8) or 7.12" (17x9). The backspace on the C5 factory 17x8.5" wheels will be 6.90-7.00". That should not present any problems with the inside edge of the tire, but the tread may be an issue, since it sticks up 1/2" more into the fender. Not likely a problem though.
I'm running 2000 vette wheels and i have no problems with 255/40/17 front and 285/35/18 rear. Pics:http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...Picture024.jpg
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...=wheels004.jpg
I have the eibach 1''-1 1/4'' drop springs
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...=wheels004.jpg
I have the eibach 1''-1 1/4'' drop springs
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