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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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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
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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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.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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The rims and tires are coming off of a 2000 vette. I'm putting them on a 1994 Z28 at stock ride hieght. Should i change the tire size or will they be fine?
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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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
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