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I see everyone is running 2-3 inch spacers, has anyone had any failures running this big of spacers? Where do I get these spacers?
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I'm running hawks spacers and 2.5in ebay spacers. They both are holding up great. If you torque them down as specified you should have no problems. And this is my daily driver.
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Spacers are NOT bolted on and are generally no more then
0.5". Any more then that would not be safe.
Many people come to this thread for information so it is very
important they get the proper information.
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Correct "adapters" everyone in this thread has been refering to spacers and I just followed along so there was no confusion. But when it comes to safety I should of been more specific.
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Back in the day (late 80's-early 90's) VBP was about the only provider of a hub-centric bolt on adapter. They were pricey compared to whats out there now.
They used a shank-style lug like weld wheels with the large caved washer to hold the adapter to the axle, and had a race style long stud (high tensile strength)pressed through the adapter to retain the wheel to the adapter.
Most of the modern (ebay) versions are imported knock offs of this original style. They use acorn style lugs and cheap wheel studs that I have seen several fail. They come in both a hub-centric and a non-hub centric design.
I'll post up picturs of both styles later
My personal preference however is to use the hubcentric version
No matter your personal choice, they key to using any of them is to always assure the proper torque values for the stud diameter and thread pitch.
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@HI85WH1
Excellent info
This should be stickied
http://www.skulte.com/adapterfaq.html
Am using Skulte 2" adapters up front & 4th gen rear end out back.
Excellent info
This should be stickied
http://www.skulte.com/adapterfaq.html
Am using Skulte 2" adapters up front & 4th gen rear end out back.
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Here's my thread(will update soon):
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...rey-paint.html
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2in spacers all around. The rear spacers will get removed when I get a chance to install my LS1 rear. (4th gen) I am running Sumitomo HTR III's 245/45/r17 on the front and 275/40/r18 on the back
It's a brilliant red from GM. I added some black and pearl in the paint to darken it up. It's a beautiful color. Prep'ing my rear bumper, hood and chin spoiler for repaint this week. Bumper didn't adhear correctly and the chin has some chips. The hood was damaged the other week in a shop who closed a tool under it...I was unhappy to say the least.
It's a brilliant red from GM. I added some black and pearl in the paint to darken it up. It's a beautiful color. Prep'ing my rear bumper, hood and chin spoiler for repaint this week. Bumper didn't adhear correctly and the chin has some chips. The hood was damaged the other week in a shop who closed a tool under it...I was unhappy to say the least.
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Oh the tires in the pics where crappy continentals. I'll get some pics of the sumitomo's soon.
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I love the fact that this thread was started inb '09 and it is still going strong!
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Hey guys I just ordered a set of c6 zo6 chrome wheels 18x8.5 in the front and 19x10 in the rear stock everything what spacers would I need to get my setup going??? I'm lost with everyone saying yes n no they'll work. Thanks oh and I plan on dropping it later this year with some sportlines
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I use 2" on both front and back but mine are only 18". For the rear you will need to go with 2.5. Do you have a stock 3rd gen rear or 4th gen rear? If you have a 3rd gen then you will need spacers in the rear. If its a 4th gen then no spacers.
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Yeah it's a stock third gen and I should use a 2 in the front and 2.5 in the rear? And would this be affected if I drop it on sportlines? Thanks again
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Yes 2" infront and 2.5 rear then. And it might effect it if you do the sportlines if you go too low.
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Just saw that you are in Laredo, I spent 9 yrs in Harlingen before moving to WI. Man I miss TX
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Okay what drop would u recommend for my baby lol and that's cool I got family in la feria n McAllen basically all over Texas haha n Texas is the bomb for everything I lived in houtson for a while n way diff from Laredo n the valley.
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Best wheel thread ever. I've been drooling. I am definitely taking my C5 wheels off my 01 z and putting them on my Iroc once it's running.
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heres mine. just got them mounted up
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CLEAN Mike. CLEAN. Liking it!
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Yeah, that does look good Mike. Those wheels look good on 'birds. Wish they made them in deep dish.
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Thanks that's the only thing I don't like is there not deep dish but other then that I'm very satisfied I should have some better pics up with in the next few weeks
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What size spacers/adapters did you need?
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is anyone running the coil-over conversion with the vette wheels? i was looking into spohn, umi, etc, but i read on here that you can't use those with wide tires. i have Z06 replicas 18*9.5.
just wanted to make sure before i spend the money and they dont fit
Thanks
just wanted to make sure before i spend the money and they dont fit
Thanks
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I have Z06 17x9.5 all around and they clear the coil over conversion by about 1/4". I would think there would be slightly more room with 18s. I'm using 2" spacers.
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19"x11 c6 black wheels out back, and 19x9 (had a second set of the 19x11's chopped) on the front.
tires are 255/35/19 and 305/30/19
tires are 255/35/19 and 305/30/19
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i have had mine for a while i don't even remember if i posted a pic already but if not here it is
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I'm going to go with one of these wheels on my car. 18x8.5 fronts & 18x10.5 rears. That way I can put the Corvette or CTS-V big brake kit on the front.
C5 deep dish
C6 deep dish
C6 Z06
Man, all this talk about deep dish is making me hungry for pizza! As of right now I'm leaning towards the Z06 wheels, but the other two would be easier to clean. That's one of the reasons why the crosslace GTA wheels are going bye bye. They are such a pain in the **** to clean! Bigger brakes is the other reason of course. What do you guys think?
C5 deep dish
C6 deep dish
C6 Z06
Man, all this talk about deep dish is making me hungry for pizza! As of right now I'm leaning towards the Z06 wheels, but the other two would be easier to clean. That's one of the reasons why the crosslace GTA wheels are going bye bye. They are such a pain in the **** to clean! Bigger brakes is the other reason of course. What do you guys think?
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Here's a picture of my car with the GTA rims:
Attachment 234562
And here's a picture of a 4th gen that I found with the Z06 wheels on it:
Attachment 234563
I think the gunmetal centers will look good on my car. If not, I can always paint them silver.
Attachment 234562
And here's a picture of a 4th gen that I found with the Z06 wheels on it:
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I think the gunmetal centers will look good on my car. If not, I can always paint them silver.
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18x8.5 +56mm offset & 19x10 +79 mm
No rubbing so far but hadn't driven it much just put them on but ill let you know if I have any issues
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They look good what tire sizes are yOu runnin?
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I got all stock c6 wheels ima buy the spacers tomorrow ill find out soon if they work
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I have been waiting to post on here for a while! I got my c6's on and im working on uploading the pic. totally changed the car
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New Pic from last weeks Bham Meet.