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JBruno88 · 02-18-2013, 10:21 PM

I just bought a set of 18 x 10.5 C6 Z06 wheels with M/T DR's for the rear, and was wondering if anyone knew of an offset that would fit the front and clear the brembo's with roller skates. I'd like to get the wheels to match, but the more important thing would be stepping down from 20'' stock SS/RS wheels to a lighter 18'' wheel.

Any help at all would be great.

Thanks,
-Jason

JBruno88 · 02-18-2013, 10:26 PM

Attached is a pic.

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blazzin1 · 02-19-2013, 08:22 AM

You won't find ANY 18" wheel that is going to be compatible with the front "Roller Skates". You MUST cut them off or get aftermarket brake pads (without the roller skates on them). What is the offset on those 10.5" wheels that you bought? And do they fit without any spacers?

JBruno88 · 02-19-2013, 08:30 AM

Not exactly sure of the offset, haven't picked them up yet, but, a 5/16'' spacer is needed, but only so you clear the e-brake cable. If you tuck the cable, the spacer is not necessary.

JBruno88 · 02-19-2013, 06:22 PM

I find it hard to believe there are no wheels out there in 18s that will fit the front... The research shall begin.

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Pro Stock John · 02-19-2013, 06:41 PM

Ping XJer we were just talking about this.

SUX2BU · 02-19-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JBruno88

Not exactly sure of the offset, haven't picked them up yet, but, a 5/16'' spacer is needed, but only so you clear the e-brake cable. If you tuck the cable, the spacer is not necessary.

Are you sure they are 18x10.5" and not 18x9.5"? I know the 18x10.5 will not fit at all without a spacer, not even if you tie the cable back.

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Originally Posted by JBruno88

I find it hard to believe there are no wheels out there in 18s that will fit the front... The research shall begin.

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There are a ton of wheels that fit, you just have to swap pads.

JBruno88 · 02-19-2013, 07:24 PM

I'm positive they are 10.5 based on the tires mounted on them.

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SUX2BU · 02-19-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JBruno88

I'm positive they are 10.5 based on the tires mounted on them.

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Lots of people mount 304/45 tires on a 9.5 wheel.

blazzin1 · 02-19-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Lots of people mount 304/45 tires on a 9.5 wheel.

^^^^True Dat^^^^........OP, look on the back of your wheels, the specs are cast into the back of the spokes, including the size and offset.

JBruno88 · 02-19-2013, 07:55 PM

Don't have the wheels yet, pick them up Friday. Will look when I get them.

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Pro Stock John · 02-19-2013, 11:08 PM

With respect to finding matching fronts, XJ and I were talking about that the other day.

I'd have some interest too but the fronts would need to match and have what a 35mm offset or something?

JBruno88 · 02-20-2013, 10:24 AM

Yea like I said PSJ I haven't taken delivery on the wheels yet. I'll be grabbing them Friday. I'll be sure to post the offset after I get them. PSJ, you, Syck/XJer and myself can get some convo going on C5G after i get the wheels. Maybe between the three of us we can find something that will work for the front, that matches.

JBruno88 · 02-22-2013, 09:51 PM

Found 18 x 9.5 C6 Z06 rims on Ebay in the same rim, 56 mm offset, I wonder if those would fit.

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02-18-2013, 10:21 PM	#1
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	18 x 10.5 C6 Z06 Wheels I just bought a set of 18 x 10.5 C6 Z06 wheels with M/T DR's for the rear, and was wondering if anyone knew of an offset that would fit the front and clear the brembo's with roller skates. I'd like to get the wheels to match, but the more important thing would be stepping down from 20'' stock SS/RS wheels to a lighter 18'' wheel. Any help at all would be great. Thanks, -Jason

02-19-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
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02-19-2013, 11:08 PM	#12
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	With respect to finding matching fronts, XJ and I were talking about that the other day. I'd have some interest too but the fronts would need to match and have what a 35mm offset or something? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

02-18-2013, 10:26 PM	#2
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	Attached is a pic. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

02-19-2013, 08:22 AM	#3
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	You won't find ANY 18" wheel that is going to be compatible with the front "Roller Skates". You MUST cut them off or get aftermarket brake pads (without the roller skates on them). What is the offset on those 10.5" wheels that you bought? And do they fit without any spacers?

02-19-2013, 08:30 AM	#4
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	Not exactly sure of the offset, haven't picked them up yet, but, a 5/16'' spacer is needed, but only so you clear the e-brake cable. If you tuck the cable, the spacer is not necessary.

02-19-2013, 06:22 PM	#5
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	I find it hard to believe there are no wheels out there in 18s that will fit the front... The research shall begin. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

02-19-2013, 07:24 PM	#8
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	I'm positive they are 10.5 based on the tires mounted on them. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

02-19-2013, 07:55 PM	#11
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	Don't have the wheels yet, pick them up Friday. Will look when I get them. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

02-20-2013, 10:24 AM	#13
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	Yea like I said PSJ I haven't taken delivery on the wheels yet. I'll be grabbing them Friday. I'll be sure to post the offset after I get them. PSJ, you, Syck/XJer and myself can get some convo going on C5G after i get the wheels. Maybe between the three of us we can find something that will work for the front, that matches.

02-22-2013, 09:51 PM	#14
JBruno88 Drives: 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 94	Found 18 x 9.5 C6 Z06 rims on Ebay in the same rim, 56 mm offset, I wonder if those would fit. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2