anyone use C5 wheels on 1st gen camaro? - Lateral-g Forums

wgearhead67 · #1 07-27-2010, 11:28 AM

I think you're right -- ZO6 style in base car size -- even better. I looked up the base car wheel size and found: Frt = 17X8.5 58mm offset, and RR = 18X9.5 65mm offset. Much better. Also looks like what I want is about 4.75 to 5" backspace on the fronts and 5.5" on the rears based on the set-ups I've seen on other postings. So could be some substantial spacers needed. I assume that will also mean longer studs needed. Anyone pull the studs on the rears? Can that be done without removing the entire axle? Thanks for the help! This site and members are awesome.

Mkelcy · #2 07-27-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wgearhead67

I think you're right -- ZO6 style in base car size -- even better. I looked up the base car wheel size and found: Frt = 17X8.5 58mm offset, and RR = 18X9.5 65mm offset. Much better. Also looks like what I want is about 4.75 to 5" backspace on the fronts and 5.5" on the rears based on the set-ups I've seen on other postings. So could be some substantial spacers needed. I assume that will also mean longer studs needed. Anyone pull the studs on the rears? Can that be done without removing the entire axle? Thanks for the help! This site and members are awesome.

NOT spacers, but rather bolt-on adapters. The adapters bolt on to the hubs/axles and the wheels bolt on to the adapters. FWIW, I use 2" on the back and 1.875" on the front of my '68.

wgearhead67 · #3 07-27-2010, 02:35 PM

Sorry I missed that detail in your previous message. I've never heard of bolt-on adapters. They sound a lot better than spacers. I was a little worried about losing the pilot to react loads against. Where did you get yours from?

Mkelcy · #4 07-27-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wgearhead67

Sorry I missed that detail in your previous message. I've never heard of bolt-on adapters. They sound a lot better than spacers. I was a little worried about losing the pilot to react loads against. Where did you get yours from?

These guys can make anything your want: http://www.motorsport-tech.com/ I'd call and ask them for their suggestions re hubcentric, etc.