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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 01:34 AM
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those with any c5 wheels??

what exactly did you use to get the spacing to fit right; is it possible to make them look stock or will they always stick out a little further like most seem to?
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:15 AM
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I know 1991 Z-28 used 1.75 inch spacers, but thats all I know
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 10:10 AM
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Re: those with any c5 wheels??

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what exactly did you use to get the spacing to fit right; is it possible to make them look stock or will they always stick out a little further like most seem to?
r those the rims that u chose??? cuz if they are that is gonna look real nice
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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Thats as stock as you're going to get i would think. I am using 2.25" spacers and the tires line right up with the fender flare. As you can see in the picture above, they sit in a bit on 91's car with the 1.75".
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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that's how my wheels sit right now though ( like 91-z's) i want it to look stock; not stick out as its already hard enough to keep paint chips off the fenders plus i don't want it to look un-natural.

do you have an angle that shows how the wheels sit better? either of you. side angles like that really don't show a whole lot.
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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actually i haven't....i've been going through so much the last month with numbers and parts that i've seem to have lost alot of recognition which is purely my own fault and why i had to post this. i tried to do a search but it was rather limited with basically the same statement as above.

sometimes the convenience of this site can go to ones head; i was looking for the easy answer which never seems to happen. i guess i should just check that site and call them up then...

thanks.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 05:50 PM
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thanks i appreciate you taking the time to help me.....


i've been contemplating the 17/18 look over the 17/17.

what do you guys think? is it worth it to go 18 in the rear weight and looks considered. price is the same...
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 07:30 PM
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don't go to 18's... they look good on a C5, but look WAY too big on a 3rd gen
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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I don't think they look bad. It may be hard to notice, but I have 17's in front and 18's in the rear on my IROC. I've not had many complaints on its looks either.

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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by Kandied91z
do you have an angle that shows how the wheels sit better? either of you. side angles like that really don't show a whole lot.
Best shot I have for ya of 1991 Z-28's car
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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Hey, yeah i used 1.75 and they work fine, maybe go with 2" all the way around... thats my car in the above pic with 1.75 all the way around, if i take hard turns u can sometimes hear em scrape so maybe go with 2" but 1.75 is fine, IF your interested ill sell you you a pair i think im getting a new rear and wont need one of them, they are perfectly fine
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 03:06 PM
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the offset on the z06 is different otherwise i'd say to go for it.

i really don't think anyone will notice the diff. between a 17 or 18 wheel, but i know i will when driving.

1991 Z-28 what size are your wheels again and who did you purchase them through?
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 08:56 AM
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I really hope 1991 Z replies because i have my 92 Z28 and i want to get those ZR1 rims this spring...
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