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Old 12-08-2007, 11:31 AM
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Default CCW w/ 335 x 18 fit a C4?

Does anyone here know if 335s mounted on 18" CCWs w/ 56mm backspacing would fit rear of lowered C4?
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Old 12-08-2007, 11:39 AM
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how wide are the wheels? I've seen 335's mounted on 11" wide rears and 50 mm backspacing work no problem.
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Originally Posted by jwalker87
how wide are the wheels? I've seen 335's mounted on 11" wide rears and 50 mm backspacing work no problem.
I should've mentioned that they're 11.5" wide - these are off a C5.
Old 12-08-2007, 01:56 PM
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Old 12-08-2007, 05:37 PM
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Here is ROME's car.
Old 12-08-2007, 06:35 PM
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Wow that's sweet!!!

Did Rome have to use the Exotic Muscle narrowing kit?
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what wheel tire size is ROME using?? What is the narrowing kit you are talking about?
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Originally Posted by Vette Threat
Wow that's sweet!!!

Did Rome have to use the Exotic Muscle narrowing kit?
You will have to ask ROME.
The narrowing kit is the same one GM designed and used in there Big Doggie 454 1990?Corvette when they put ZR1 wheels on and needed the wheels to come in. They were able to get them in 13mm's so they didnt stick out as much.
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Bluewasp that is a nice looking car. I have 18x11's with a +59 offset from a C5 with Michelin 335/30 with no problems or side wall roll over.
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Bluewasp, your car is the reason I'm wanting these wheels.
Are yours 18" and are those 335s on the rear? If so, did you have to do anything to get them to fit?
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Yes 335x18 tires. I had to cut the rear quarter panels to get them to fit. This offset puts the rear tire under the GS flare. About an inch further out then Rome's setup.
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You can see how the wheel fits in these pictures.







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same offset but 17s.

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Old 12-09-2007, 07:58 AM
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Old 12-09-2007, 11:26 AM
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Bluwasp, I assuming you're talking about trimming the inner fender lip only?
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No, i had to cut fiberglass right behind the quarter flare, the rear quarter panel itself. No cutting required if the car is at stock height. Didn't bother me because the flares are screwed into the panel so if I or someone wanted to remove the flares they would have to fix those holes. Whats one more cut in the glass...


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