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Old 05-18-2011, 02:15 PM
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If you know your oem sizes you can plug them into this calculator then take the Z06 wheels and plug them in as well. you can then figure out what you need for spacers. you just need to watch the track width so you don't chew up the outside of your tire on the wheel wheel. i did this for my 67 with c6 z06 rims.

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the fronts are 9.5s and thats really wide for a front wheel on a stock frame... it can be done but you cant be too low and youll need to add a bolt to your steering stops to keep them from rubbing a full turn. for the front youll need like 5" of back spacing so measure the true backspacing of the wheels then do the math to find the right size spacer you need. the rears will fit but it will be tight also and youll want 5.75" backspacing so do the same with the rears for finding what size spacer you need. also depending on the ride height youll need to roll your fender lips and and (if you got them) youll need to b.f.h the seat belt humps. also keep in mind factory 2nd gen rears are are offset to the side about .25-.5 inch so one side might need a .25 spacer (i think its the passenger side)
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I've put 17x9 ZR1 wheels on my '71 Nova. I used 2" spacers on the front (245/45) and a combo of 1.5" and 1" for the back to get the 275/40's under the back.

Because these cars are all a little different you'll have to measure to get the right fit, in my case, even side-to-side in the rear.
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If you know your oem sizes you can plug them into this calculator then take the Z06 wheels and plug them in as well. you can then figure out what you need for spacers. you just need to watch the track width so you don't chew up the outside of your tire on the wheel wheel. i did this for my 67 with c6 z06 rims.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
first off thanks for help everyone.

nicks67ca you got pics of ur setup?
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Old 05-19-2011, 08:19 AM
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first off thanks for help everyone.

nicks67ca you got pics of ur setup?
I can but its for a 1st gen. Let me take some pics tonight.
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ok kool greatly appreciate it.
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forgot the question,focused too much on your avatar
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forgot the question,focused too much on your avatar
Same here... What was this post about anyway?
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What size are the wheels ? I had the c6 wheels on my car. If you let me know the sizes i can help you out with the adapter size
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forgot the question,focused too much on your avatar
Twins with Twins, definitely tough to focus.

My .02 here. Different years carry different offsets. I'm running 2001 Z06 wheels on my car. Fronts are 17x9.5 rears are 18x10.5. Front hubcentric spacers are 2" and rears are 1.5".

My advice, be sure you nail the back spacing and be sure to pick up hubcentric spacers. You do not want the wheel supported by the lug nuts alone.


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