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XwalkerX · 03-09-2016, 12:01 PM

so ive been on the hunt for a new set of wheels since I bought my truck. last night I kind of had an epiphany and im wondering if anyone has ever used these z06 wheels on our trucks?

I obviously understand that I would need a 5x5 --> 5x4.75 adapter and I found some that are 1.5" thick which would help take care of some of the backspacing issues. im wondering if I should try and find a set of adapters that are 2". I haven't been able to find them as of yet but I have pulled up several old threads where people mention that they bought some so they have to be out there.

specs on these 2001-2004 Z06 wheels are:

Front:
Wheel size: 17 x 9.5
Offset: +54mm
Tire Size: 265/40/17
Back Spacing: 7.38” (187.35mm)

Rear:
Wheel size: 18 x 10.5
Offset: +58mm
Tire Size: 295/35/18
Back Spacing: 8.03” (204.05mm)

so if I were to find a 2" set of adapters that would make the front 17x9.5 with a 5.38" backspace and the rear an 18x10.5 with a 6.03" backspace...I would also be using 255/50-17 tires up front and 275/55-18 tires in the rear

logistically would this even be close to working? or would I still be about 0.5" shy of being able to pull this off?

here are a few pics of the truck in question.

my current setup is

front:
18x8.5
4.5" backspace
255/45/18

rear:
18x9.5
5.5" backspace
295/55/18

BugzC10 · 03-09-2016, 03:02 PM

Lots of measurements to take into consideration. I use to own a C5 and wondered the same thing. I recommend you pull your wheels, put er up on jack stands and make all the messurements. Since your going to change the backspacing by adding the 2" adapters will you then have clearance between the rear wheel and the frame/bed? Outer fender clearance also need to be taken into consideration. Same type of questions applies to the front. But I'm sure all of this has crossed your mind...

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-09-2016, 03:23 PM

ILMAO @ the woman hiding behind the tree. She's got to be sharp.

68shortfleet · 03-18-2016, 12:46 AM

I too have wondered about running these Vette wheels or even some of the newer Camaro wheels.

03-09-2016, 12:01 PM	#1
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	has anyone ever used c5 corvette wheels? so ive been on the hunt for a new set of wheels since I bought my truck. last night I kind of had an epiphany and im wondering if anyone has ever used these z06 wheels on our trucks? I obviously understand that I would need a 5x5 --> 5x4.75 adapter and I found some that are 1.5" thick which would help take care of some of the backspacing issues. im wondering if I should try and find a set of adapters that are 2". I haven't been able to find them as of yet but I have pulled up several old threads where people mention that they bought some so they have to be out there. specs on these 2001-2004 Z06 wheels are: Front: Wheel size: 17 x 9.5 Offset: +54mm Tire Size: 265/40/17 Back Spacing: 7.38” (187.35mm) Rear: Wheel size: 18 x 10.5 Offset: +58mm Tire Size: 295/35/18 Back Spacing: 8.03” (204.05mm) so if I were to find a 2" set of adapters that would make the front 17x9.5 with a 5.38" backspace and the rear an 18x10.5 with a 6.03" backspace...I would also be using 255/50-17 tires up front and 275/55-18 tires in the rear logistically would this even be close to working? or would I still be about 0.5" shy of being able to pull this off? here are a few pics of the truck in question. my current setup is front: 18x8.5 4.5" backspace 255/45/18 rear: 18x9.5 5.5" backspace 295/55/18

03-09-2016, 03:02 PM	#2
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: has anyone ever used c5 corvette wheels? Lots of measurements to take into consideration. I use to own a C5 and wondered the same thing. I recommend you pull your wheels, put er up on jack stands and make all the messurements. Since your going to change the backspacing by adding the 2" adapters will you then have clearance between the rear wheel and the frame/bed? Outer fender clearance also need to be taken into consideration. Same type of questions applies to the front. But I'm sure all of this has crossed your mind... __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

03-09-2016, 03:23 PM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,218	Re: has anyone ever used c5 corvette wheels? ILMAO @ the woman hiding behind the tree. She's got to be sharp. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-18-2016, 12:46 AM	#4
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	Re: has anyone ever used c5 corvette wheels? I too have wondered about running these Vette wheels or even some of the newer Camaro wheels.



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