Can C6Z06 wheels and tires fit my C7 Z51?
08-22-2014, 02:45 PM
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Can C6Z06 wheels and tires fit my C7 Z51?
I have Michelin PS2s(325-30-19 for rears and 275-35-18 for fronts) mounted on black wheels and I want to know if these will fit my new C7 with Z51 without problems of clearing the rotors and calipers and/or rubbing in the wheel wells.
I need a track set and if these won't fit, they're going on the sales block along with 2 brand new Michelin SS 325-30-19 I bought in March.
I've asked several knowledgeable members but want to know if any one has done this with no problems.
Thanks in advance and I know someone's out there with the correct answer.
I need a track set and if these won't fit, they're going on the sales block along with 2 brand new Michelin SS 325-30-19 I bought in March.
I've asked several knowledgeable members but want to know if any one has done this with no problems.
Thanks in advance and I know someone's out there with the correct answer.
Last edited by nmerhaut; 08-22-2014 at 04:06 PM.
08-22-2014, 08:44 PM
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all he listed was tire size. there is more to it than that. the forgelines were custom made for the C7. the issue with a C6 wheel is the spokes are not curved to accommodate the brakes like the C7. the 325 tire fits fine, Ben at weapon x is running a 375.
op, the tires fit fine but you need to check the wheel.
op, the tires fit fine but you need to check the wheel.
08-23-2014, 05:14 AM
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all he listed was tire size. there is more to it than that. the forgelines were custom made for the C7. the issue with a C6 wheel is the spokes are not curved to accommodate the brakes like the C7. the 325 tire fits fine, Ben at weapon x is running a 375.
op, the tires fit fine but you need to check the wheel.
op, the tires fit fine but you need to check the wheel.
08-23-2014, 08:56 AM
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all he listed was tire size. there is more to it than that. the forgelines were custom made for the C7. the issue with a C6 wheel is the spokes are not curved to accommodate the brakes like the C7. the 325 tire fits fine, Ben at weapon x is running a 375.
op, the tires fit fine but you need to check the wheel.
op, the tires fit fine but you need to check the wheel.
The problem with the C6 Z06 wheels is that they will extend out past the fender and will rub the tires on the fender edges.
08-23-2014, 10:09 AM
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With the tire sizes he listed are stock C6 Z06 sizes he just might have them mounted on C6 Z06 wheels(he states this little fact that the tires are mounted on C6 Z06 wheel in his title), thus they will clear the calipers on the C7.
The problem with the C6 Z06 wheels is that they will extend out past the fender and will rub the tires on the fender edges.
The problem with the C6 Z06 wheels is that they will extend out past the fender and will rub the tires on the fender edges.
You need at least +80mm backspacing to stay flush with the fender at 11 or 11.5 inch wide wheel.
08-23-2014, 04:08 PM
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With the tire sizes he listed are stock C6 Z06 sizes he just might have them mounted on C6 Z06 wheels(he states this little fact that the tires are mounted on C6 Z06 wheel in his title), thus they will clear the calipers on the C7.
The problem with the C6 Z06 wheels is that they will extend out past the fender and will rub the tires on the fender edges.
The problem with the C6 Z06 wheels is that they will extend out past the fender and will rub the tires on the fender edges.
08-23-2014, 07:46 PM
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I had the same tires and wheels, I put them on my C7 and they stuck out of the wheel well about an inch or more. They didn’t scrap the fender but looked awful, had to sell them, took a bit of a hit on my price too, sucks the tires had less than 1,000 miles on them and the black chrome spiders looked great. Wish I could find some for my c7, I’d buy them in a heart beat.
08-23-2014, 07:56 PM
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Correct on the above, unfortunately the offset is too aggressive. The C6Z and GS have the wider fenders to accommodate them. The C7 is narrower in relation to the caliper face and hub.
If you're after some wheels withe the proper offsets for those tires though, I have plenty!
If you're after some wheels withe the proper offsets for those tires though, I have plenty!
08-24-2014, 01:00 PM
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Garye and Ben, thank you so much. This is the affirmation I was looking for. I assumed as much but needed to hear from someone who had done it or was extreme'y knowledgeable about it.
CF members are invaluable when they decide they want to help instead of saying "Research is your friend". Believe me I've done much on it and made some calls and am still waiting for a couple call backs.
Guess it's time to sell my PS2s and wheels and my new Michelin Supersports.
CF members are invaluable when they decide they want to help instead of saying "Research is your friend". Believe me I've done much on it and made some calls and am still waiting for a couple call backs.
Guess it's time to sell my PS2s and wheels and my new Michelin Supersports.