Vehicle Covered in this Guide
1997-2004 Corvette, including Z06
Chassis Introduction
The 5th Generation Corvette debuted as a 1997 model year packing a double-wishbone suspension, solid chassis, sleek aerodynamics, and the legendary LS1 engine. This helped solidify the image of a budget supercar killer. Today, the C5 Corvette is widely considered the best bang for your buck track car out there.
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Bolt Pattern |
Thread Pitch |
Center Bore |
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5x120.65mm |
M12x1.5 |
70.3mm |
Performance Street/Track Fitments
These fitments are effective for both performance oriented street cars and track warriors. The suspension type, alignment settings, and tire brand/size can be changed accordingly to work for either scenario.
Square Setups
Recommended for most types of street and performance driving. Allows proper front-to-rear tire rotation to extend tire life & improve handling balance.
- Front and Rear: 18x11” ET57 with 315/30-18 tires
- Spec Corvette Approved
- Recommend at least -2.5* of camber up front to limit poke
- 295/30-18, 285/35-18 and 285/30-18 tires may also be used as a direct fit.
- This is a no-compromise race fitment that relies on aggressive negative camber specifications since you'll be using all available real estate under the fender arches to accommodate these wide wheels.
- Front and Rear: 18x10” ET58 with 275/35-18 tires
- Recommend at least -1.5* of camber up front
- 295/30-18, 285/35-18 and 285/30-18 tires may also be used as a direct fit.
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
- Front: 18x10” ET58 with 275/35-18 tires
Rear: 18x11” ET57 with 305/35-18 tires - Can also run 285/35-18 up front or 315/30-18 rear
- At least -1.5* camber recommended up front
- 285 front tires may require additional camber
- Front: 18x10” ET58 with 275/35-18 tires
Rear: 19x11” ET78 with 305/30-19 tires - Can also run 285/35-18 up front
- Rear will require 15mm spacer with extended studs to avoid rubbing the inner fender liner
- At least -1.5* camber recommended up front
- 285 front tires may require additional camber
Big Brake Kit Clearances
The following brake setups have been tested and confirmed to clear:
- OEM Calipers
- Essex/AP Radical 9668/355mm with 3mm spacer
- Essex/AP Radical 9660/355mm and 9660/372mm
- Wilwood SpecCorvette 140.14557
- Stoptech ST60 and ST40 355mm
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