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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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c6 z06 rims on!

ok well kinda but i only got the rear ones on at the moment bought the other adapters for front...

by the way i believe everything is stock

by the way to there 295/35/18 tires

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ok for some odd reason picture is whacked out n loks like i have a oval rim
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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white car is my parts car


for $500 runs transmission slips








new tire vs old tire
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Probly could go with a 2" rear spacer to tuck in a touch more. Think it would look abit better that way but still i like those rims. Will look good on that car for sure
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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yea but if i put two inch spacers on that means i would have to do some modifiacation...... which is not what i want to do it don't stick out that much maybe like a centameter

and yea it will i think it will go great with my paint scheme i hope it does at least lol
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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looks like you had some room, just maybe beat in the fender wells a bit. Had to do that on my C6 rims
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

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yea but if i put two inch spacers on that means i would have to do some modifiacation...... which is not what i want to do it don't stick out that much maybe like a centameter

and yea it will i think it will go great with my paint scheme i hope it does at least lol
You should have plenty of room, in the back, to run a 2" spacer.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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get 2" spacers they stick out just a bit much, you will only have to massage the inner fender a bit, and you will be pleased with the results. and you will need to drop the car a bit just my opinion. oh only drawback to c6's is how small that rear rotors is, makes me sad everytime i see mine
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Looks nice , but just like the others said try the 2'' spacers I think they'd work better, I always like the way big wide tires look on the back, what brand tires are those by the way?
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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there general exclaim front ones are 255/40/17 and they were only 107 each got them for tirerack the rear were like 190 some odd dollars each... and i dont have two inch adapters i just ordered my front ones and those are the 2,25 inch ones to so idk... it works for me
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

Those 10.5 dia brake rotors look sort of lost inside those wheels. Not my idea of a good wheel & tire package for that car.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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im getting a disc brake upgrade sooner or later
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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They look good, way better than your old tires.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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yea i not much of a fan favorite for the stock rims.. only if there was replica for those ones i probably would of went but they dont
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

had issues with the fronts... they tie rods were in the way for turning... they rubbed on the rim so we grinded some of it off... same with the strut piece... it had no use... it was just a lip.. the tire rubs on the little plastic wheel well in the front... fix that problem later.. but got that all cleaned up took it to a car wash washed in ( automatic never going to it again bent my antenna wdf! ) but after driving it we noticed that the rear passenger side tire started to wobble... went home parked it next day after work i brought in the garage and tighten the lug nuts again on both sides drove around started again to wobble again so i said wdf! my car had to go to the shop the next day to get a trailshaft bushing put in and i told them to look at it. what you know i some how bent my axle? so now its sitting at the shop outside waiting for a day to get off work early so i can take my damn axle off the parts car to bring it up there... but seriously how did i bend a axle?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

What size wheels & tires are the rears? The rearend looks offset, to the passenger side. If it is, I'd suggest an adjustable PHB, to bring it back to center.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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looks mean......
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

I'm with Stephen, from these pics, it looks like the rear is offset. Check it out.
Overall, looks like a fun project & ride. Enjoy.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

the rears are 18X10.5 tire size is 295/35/18

the fronts are 17X9.5 tire size is 255/40/17

phb??

edit: oh yea forgot to mention those pictures is with the bent axle? if thats what making it look offset? and pictures taken with phone to..

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

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the rears are 18X10.5 tire size is 295/35/18

the fronts are 17X9.5 tire size is 255/40/17

phb??

edit: oh yea forgot to mention those pictures is with the bent axle? if thats what making it look offset? and pictures taken with phone to..
255s on a 9.5" rim? Why so narrow of a tire?

I have 275s up fron, had 285s rear both on 9" wide wheels, perfect fit. 4th gens come STOCK with 275s on 9" wheels.

I typically try to aim for the minimum of the tire manufacturers recommended size for their tire. If they say 8"-10"? 9" if is "perfect.....

My rear 315s are on 11" wheels. Recommended size is 10"-12".
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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yea... well it was my first choice that match.. i will go bigger in back once these ones wear down and the fronts i dont know about ...

whats this phb your looking for?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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do you have 2 sets of parking brake cables on the left side?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

Originally Posted by HarmonyCamaro
the rears are 18X10.5 tire size is 295/35/18

the fronts are 17X9.5 tire size is 255/40/17

phb??

edit: oh yea forgot to mention those pictures is with the bent axle? if thats what making it look offset? and pictures taken with phone to..
PHB = Panhard Bar

A bent axle couldn't offset the tires like that. The entire axle tube would have o be SERIOUSLY bent, to offset it that much & then the wheel & tire would sit at an angle.

I think your going to need an adjustable panhard bar, like what is in my sig. Other places make one too & you can get them with polyurethane buchings, not rod ends like I did.

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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oh... idk never looked to see if i do have two cables but i think i going to disconnect it it keeps getting stuck when i use it




and stephen are you saying like my back wheels are at a tilt? when i get it back i take pictures with my actual camera my phone seems to distort things
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

Originally Posted by HarmonyCamaro
and stephen are you saying like my back wheels are at a tilt? when i get it back i take pictures with my actual camera my phone seems to distort things
Not in the pic.

If your whole axle TUBE was bent, the wheel on that side would be at a tilt.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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i dont get what ur saying about my wheels being offset
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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i dont get what ur saying about my wheels being offset
In one pic, the entire axle seemed to be offset from center, towards the passenger side.

Drivers side tire sitting in...Passenger side tire sticking out.
Attached Thumbnails c6 z06 rims on!-imag0067b.jpg  

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the camera seems like its in the middle but turned twards the driver side slightly
look at the two sides of the spoiler. the right side looks more visable
close thoe
and if the antenna is centered then the camera has to be turned because its not centered on the lic.plate
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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how do you edit and add pics like that I just tryed and failed

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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Looks like the car is lowered or sagged with no adjustable panhard like mine use to be.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Re: c6 z06 rims on!

well when i went to the repair shop to turn in my other axle i remember what stephen said and looked at both wheels they both look the same for sticking out never took pictures so i will do that when i get the car back tomorrow hopefully
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