Wheels for wide body kit

Corvettelennie · 09-14-2012, 12:10 PM

I have a base c6, and was wanting to install a wide body quarter panels and put 19-12 wheels on back. Do I need to change the front wheels, if so what size.

Ragtop 99 · 09-14-2012, 06:11 PM

Short answer: You can leave the front wheels alone. Watch to make sure your back tires maintain the same overall diameter as you currently have.

Long answer: Unless you are mainly drag racing, I'd move up to 18x10 on the front and put 275s on. Match the tires if you're trying to keep the understeer/oversteer the same as now.

I have 18x10 and 19x11 rims (+1" from stock front and rear). 19x12 would be better, but I don't have a widebody. If you're really looking for better grip, consider putting 18" rims in the back. People who race or have serious power go with 18" on the back and step up to r compound tires

Corvettelennie · 09-15-2012, 04:12 AM

Thanks, that helps a lot.

mriley · 09-20-2012, 11:25 AM

are you doing a widebody rear only or are you doing front and rear?

2vettes · 09-27-2012, 04:18 AM

Inasmuch as stock C6 (non Z06, ZR1 or GS) wheels (19x10) don't come in wide body size (19x12) and therefore don't match the front wheels, I bought new rims that matched; I left the size of the front rims the same. That was done 4 years ago.

BEEP · 09-27-2012, 05:42 PM

I don't get your response. I'm looking to put the Z06 rear wide body kit with rims and tires and leave the front as is. Explain your short answer regarding the overall diameter.

BEEP · 09-28-2012, 02:07 PM

I want to install z06 rear fenders on my c6 stock. I know that my wheels are going to be in too far and will throw off the look. Has anyone every had any experience with 2" WHEEL ADAPTER (SPACER) 5 x 4.75. Need some feedback on the safety aspect of this product. Will only be on the car for a few months until I need tires then will replace with Z06 tires.

09-14-2012, 12:10 PM	#1
Corvettelennie Smokin Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Birmingham, al Posts: 3 My Gallery	Wheels for wide body kit I have a base c6, and was wanting to install a wide body quarter panels and put 19-12 wheels on back. Do I need to change the front wheels, if so what size.

09-14-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
Ragtop 99 Smokin 1000HP Twin Turbo Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bethesda MD Posts: 1,552 My Gallery	Short answer: You can leave the front wheels alone. Watch to make sure your back tires maintain the same overall diameter as you currently have. Long answer: Unless you are mainly drag racing, I'd move up to 18x10 on the front and put 275s on. Match the tires if you're trying to keep the understeer/oversteer the same as now. I have 18x10 and 19x11 rims (+1" from stock front and rear). 19x12 would be better, but I don't have a widebody. If you're really looking for better grip, consider putting 18" rims in the back. People who race or have serious power go with 18" on the back and step up to r compound tires __________________ 2008 Atomic Orange Coupe 3LT, CC3, Z51 M6 LG Pros with cats, Vararam, 160 T-stat, DTE 3.90s, Elite tunnel plate, catch can, LG Wheels with 275 / 325 Invos, MGW Shifter, EPS 226/230 115 cam, HPT. Pfadt JOC suspension, Peak ported TB & IM. Gone but not forgotten: 2002 Camaro SS Droptop. cam, gears, etc. 11 sec 99 Z28 Vert, RIP.

09-27-2012, 04:18 AM	#5
2vettes Smokin 5000HP+ Posting Maniac Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston's south shore, MA Posts: 21,349 My Gallery	Inasmuch as stock C6 (non Z06, ZR1 or GS) wheels (19x10) don't come in wide body size (19x12) and therefore don't match the front wheels, I bought new rims that matched; I left the size of the front rims the same. That was done 4 years ago. __________________ '05 black C6 vert, MN6, Z51, 1SB, NAV, red Kooks LT headers, Corsa Extremes with 4" quad tips, DSVettes red & ebony leather interior, diamond plate floors, air-brushed fire flames, Lingenfelter's "maggie" pkge & hi-rise scooped SV2 hood, Z06 chrome wheels & wide booty, chin splitter & side skirts, Breathless Performance rollbar & G-Force racing harnesses, LED taillights, boost & fuel pressure gauges. Last edited by 2vettes; 10-04-2012 at 05:57 AM.

09-28-2012, 02:07 PM	#7
BEEP Smokin Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 27 My Gallery	need some advice I want to install z06 rear fenders on my c6 stock. I know that my wheels are going to be in too far and will throw off the look. Has anyone every had any experience with 2" WHEEL ADAPTER (SPACER) 5 x 4.75. Need some feedback on the safety aspect of this product. Will only be on the car for a few months until I need tires then will replace with Z06 tires.

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09-15-2012, 04:12 AM	#3
Corvettelennie Smokin Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Birmingham, al Posts: 3 My Gallery	Thanks, that helps a lot.

09-20-2012, 11:25 AM	#4
mriley Smokin Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY/CT Posts: 11 My Gallery	are you doing a widebody rear only or are you doing front and rear?

09-27-2012, 05:42 PM	#6
BEEP Smokin Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 27 My Gallery	I don't get your response. I'm looking to put the Z06 rear wide body kit with rims and tires and leave the front as is. Explain your short answer regarding the overall diameter.

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