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11syn3rgy · 05-12-2013, 08:11 AM

Hey guys,

I know C6 Z06 rims fit out cars but I just found a killer deal on chrome C5 Vette rims that would be perfect for drag radials. I asked him to get me some pics and the width, but is there any way to make these work for the occasional drag radials? I want to be safe since I'll obviously be going pretty fast when these are installed.

Please advise so I don't miss this deal.

Thanks!
John

Apex Motorsports · 05-12-2013, 08:20 AM

I am not a wheel and tire guy but I believe it has been established that the Corvette offsets/backspacing are completely wrong for the 5th Gen Camaro. Tony (aka: Nine Ball) should be able to shed some more light on it.

11syn3rgy · 05-12-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I am not a wheel and tire guy but I believe it has been established that the Corvette offsets/backspacing are completely wrong for the 5th Gen Camaro. Tony (aka: Nine Ball) should be able to shed some more light on it.

Ok, thanks. Not exactly sure how I'm supposed to contact "nine ball"?

backbaconrules · 05-12-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

Ok, thanks. Not exactly sure how I'm supposed to contact "nine ball"?

I just Googled "nine ball camaro5" and found him

flyer08 · 05-12-2013, 07:12 PM

Corvette rims fit, I have a set sitting here

Rhyder · 05-12-2013, 07:18 PM

I believe it totally depends on the offset.....you cant use a blanket model as a measurement.

I know my 45th ann wheels would not fit on a buddys vette, or I would of sold them to him. That doesnt mean it wont work in reverse, im just pointing out that you need to get the offset measurements off the back of the wheel to make sure.

11syn3rgy · 05-12-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

I believe it totally depends on the offset.....you cant use a blanket model as a measurement.

I know my 45th ann wheels would not fit on a buddys vette, or I would of sold them to him. That doesnt mean it wont work in reverse, im just pointing out that you need to get the offset measurements off the back of the wheel to make sure.

Good point. I'm trying to buy a set of 3 (?) C5 Corvette rims off of a guy from Craigslist, but he doesn't appear to know many of the specs? I just asked him to send me some pics and at least measure the rear rims width so I can do some research. To be honest, it makes me a little nervous, but he only wants $75. I just thought that I'd check if if I should even check into it with you guys first? If you told me that C5 Vette rims will not work, than I would tell him that I'm not interested. I just hate to rule them out at this price.

11syn3rgy · 05-12-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

Corvette rims fit, I have a set sitting here

Can you tell me what you have? What year are they off of and what size are they? Did you need spacers of any kind?

Thanks!

Rhyder · 05-12-2013, 11:10 PM

the offset should be on the back of the rim.....

11syn3rgy · 05-13-2013, 07:11 AM

Ok. I just found out that C5 (stock) rear rims have a 65mm offset. I realize that we need a 40mm offset, so I'm not sure "how" these would work for our cars?

Anyone?

mikepage0007 · 05-13-2013, 07:16 AM

has to be the grand sport or zr1 rims...also watch out for aftermarket knock offs..wrong offset

11syn3rgy · 05-13-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

has to be the grand sport or zr1 rims...also watch out for aftermarket knock offs..wrong offset

Ok, thanks man.

3rdgen3 · 05-13-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

Ok, thanks man.

Okay..a lot of bad information in here...

First of all, WHICH C5 rims are you talking about? "chrome" doesnt give us a good indication of what wheel it is.

Are you looking for just 2x rear rims to use for drag tires? If thats the case, then ANY 18" C5 corvette wheel will fit on the REAR of our cars without issues.

I have seen C5 'wagon wheels' and C5 Z06 wheels on the back of our cars being used as a drag rim.

I personally have 18" c5 corvette wagon wheels for drag wheels. They fit just fine and 18" tires are a hell of a lot cheaper AND easier to find too! Offset is relative to wheel width and size too.. some 18x9.5" C5 vette wheels will fit the rear nicely.

If you're looking to mount all 4x vette wheels then thats a different story.

Good luck!

blazzin1 · 05-13-2013, 03:27 PM

18X9.5 (+40mm Offset) is the ONLY Corvette wheel that will fit on the rear of a 5th Gen Camaro without the use of a spacer of some kind (not really recommended for drag racing). AFAIK, there are NO Corvette wheels that will fit on the front without modifications and/or spacers.

The size and offset specs are cast into the back of the spokes on each wheel.

05-12-2013, 08:11 AM	#1
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Will C5 Corvette rims fit my 2011 Camaro SS? Hey guys, I know C6 Z06 rims fit out cars but I just found a killer deal on chrome C5 Vette rims that would be perfect for drag radials. I asked him to get me some pics and the width, but is there any way to make these work for the occasional drag radials? I want to be safe since I'll obviously be going pretty fast when these are installed. Please advise so I don't miss this deal. Thanks! John

05-13-2013, 07:16 AM	#11
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	has to be the grand sport or zr1 rims...also watch out for aftermarket knock offs..wrong offset __________________

05-12-2013, 08:20 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I am not a wheel and tire guy but I believe it has been established that the Corvette offsets/backspacing are completely wrong for the 5th Gen Camaro. Tony (aka: Nine Ball) should be able to shed some more light on it.

05-12-2013, 07:12 PM	#5
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Corvette rims fit, I have a set sitting here

05-12-2013, 07:18 PM	#6
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	I believe it totally depends on the offset.....you cant use a blanket model as a measurement. I know my 45th ann wheels would not fit on a buddys vette, or I would of sold them to him. That doesnt mean it wont work in reverse, im just pointing out that you need to get the offset measurements off the back of the wheel to make sure.

05-12-2013, 11:10 PM	#9
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	the offset should be on the back of the rim.....

05-13-2013, 07:11 AM	#10
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Ok. I just found out that C5 (stock) rear rims have a 65mm offset. I realize that we need a 40mm offset, so I'm not sure "how" these would work for our cars? Anyone?

05-13-2013, 03:27 PM	#14
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	18X9.5 (+40mm Offset) is the ONLY Corvette wheel that will fit on the rear of a 5th Gen Camaro without the use of a spacer of some kind (not really recommended for drag racing). AFAIK, there are NO Corvette wheels that will fit on the front without modifications and/or spacers. The size and offset specs are cast into the back of the spokes on each wheel.