bankr

Not wanting to spend the money on new wheels / tires, thought about pushing the wheels out somwhat with wheel spacers. Anyone done this? Pictures? Have the '09 "gumbys" on the car and think with them pushed out somewhat would look a bit nicer than tucked back.

What size would I need to go with? I see Southern Car Parts have them. Any other thoughts / suggestions?

Thanks.......

boraxman

Nobody does it...Just sayin. Leave them be, Gumbys are nice.

Drumhawk

I needed wheel spacers on my C6 for bigger brakes on custom rims but removed them cause with the wheels sticking out a bit the tires kicked up anything on the road on to the side body panels.

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

I have actually read a few threads where forum members have used small spacers to push the wheels out slightly. (maybe 1/4 to 3/8).

Some have done it to clear Z06 brakes (with the gumbys) on a narrow body.

You would have to go with longer studs to do that though.

speedraider

I have 1 inch adapters on the rear of our 07 convertible, looks alot better than stock

ZL-1

Cool, I wish you had a pic. Are these adapters the type that have studs located between the 5 holes? If so do you know what thicknesses are available in this type of spacer? I had a set that were 11/16" thick that I used on a C4 but I don't know a source now. They were perfect for the 88-up C4. The downside is adding unsprung weight from the extra studs and nuts.

speedraider

Are these adapters the type that have studs located between the 5 holes? yes

they are adapters not spacers, anything thinner than 1 inch isn't safe. Not much holding the bolts.

Knob Jockey

Here's a couple recent threads that may help with your decision.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-offset.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...questions.html

MINI&aVette

If you look at my photo I have 3/8 spacers on the rear and 8mm in the front. It puts the tire at the edge with no rubbing. I use extended thread lug nuts. It

LT1 Z51

I'm running 8mm Spacers all around with ET lugs, no issues, and you can't even tell they are pushed out.

This was done so I can buy Z06 brakes. With 8 mm you will clear the caliper with Gumbys.

wysiwyg

I'm running 1/4" spacers in front and 3/8" spacer in the rear. My C6 is lowered as well and the fit is perfect for me.
No rubbing or other issues.

I went ahead and installed the 1/2" ARP studs for peace of mind.

ahmed_busultan

Hi friends

I actually want to install z06 brake on my c6 corvette 2009 but, I don't know what spacer's size I should use for rear and front ..... please help me

marc8090

1/4" spacers, stock studs, and E/T lug nuts here with no issues.

ahmed_busultan

for both rear and front ?
do you have them and how to get them?

Slammedc5..

1/4" spacers all around here. On a 2 /2" drop. No rubbing even at 150mph plus. I used the E lugs. There extended to grab more threads. I get like 9 turns on my lug nuts. The first pic is after I installed 1/4" spacers, the last 2 were 1/8" spacers.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachment...ttes-photo.jpg

http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachment...es-photo-1.jpg

http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachment...es-photo-2.jpg

808c6

Slammed c5, I was at kahala mall and saw your car today, very nice stance. I passed by in a black 08 C6 coupe.

ahmed_busultan

nice car Man
1/4 for both and studs size is ?
how could I get those and from where

Slammedc5..

Hey. I saw you out of the corner of my eye. My wife and I were checking out your car when it was in front of the bank machine. I need your center console. Lol nice car man.

Slammedc5..

I got mine online somewhere, can't remember. The studs are 12x1.5. Got gorilla e lugs from a local tire shop.

smurfkiller

1/4'' spacers rear with extended thread lugnuts and the car as low as possible looks great. no rubbing issues.