C8 CORVETTE 20MM WHEEL SPACER PT. 2

[@sfgarry]

I just put the Paragon lowering collars, the stance looks amazing with the Vossen HF3 wheels. Oh, I finally took delivery of my Rapid Blue HTC

[@markains4586]

Same wheels and color lowering it this weekend . Get the c8 Jake front center strip looks good 👍

[@sfgarry]

With the Vossen offset didn’t need the spacers

[@Dog3D]

Steven Garry somewhere I could see it? Sounds awesome Steve

[@sfgarry]

@@Dog3D you can see my C8 HTC on FB. Steven Garry ft. Lauderdale

[@Dog3D]

Steven Garry just saw it. Looks freaking sweet man, great taste

[@breakthrough8628]

Safety first! (Nice flup flops lol). Love the video thank you!

[@wazzman8760]

Hey Matt any safety issues since you have had them on. Did you ever double check torque. Thanks

[@RWDC8Z]

Just grounded down the studs and they were good to go

[@wazzman8760]

Hi Matt, have you had any safety issues with the spacers. Thanks

[@RWDC8Z]

Not at all

[@scottfiresign953]

So I'm curious did grinding the studs down cause any balancing issues. At least if you grind down the burrs on the wheels you can have the wheel balanced, but no way to balance the hub. Just curious. I love the look of the wheels moved out. I'm assuming those are the 20 mm spacers. Is that the biggest spacer you can use on the C8 without rubbing? Did you lower your C8? I have the Z51 without the front lift so I can adjust the struts down another 7/10" which I want to do. If you did lower yours, have you had any rubbing issues with the combination of the spacers and lowering? Thanks Scott

[@RWDC8Z]

Hey Scott, this was 2-3 years ago but I believe at this point i was on lowering collars and spacers. Slight rubbage on the fronts when wheel was cranked all the way. Since you dont have the lift you can get the heights perfect for your situation. No issues with balancing.

[@45auto82]

While I do understand and even like the look resulting from the spacers moving the wheel/tire out to better line up with the fender edges...I can’t help but wonder if there is any noticeable change in drive/steering/braking quality? I’ve changed out to aftermarket wheels before that had a way different offset and it ruined the ride quality. Also, the wider stance will mean more debris thrown up onto the fenders, doors etc. however probly easily and readily fixed with rock guards/mud flaps? Then, last, will adding the spacers mean you need to have 4-wheel alignment done over? The end result would change caster/camber, right? Not criticizing...just questions and curious!

[@RWDC8Z]

When you got your aftermarket wheels did you go bigger with a smaller side wall tire? Usually when people upgrade they go an inch bigger on the Rim and smaller on tire and you’ll notice a huge difference in ride quality. Yeah someone makes some wider mud flaps that could help with the debris. Not sure on the alignment but i plan to get an alignment when the new rear tires come in.

[@ojackson370z]

Nice update video! I like how you said safety first put on glasses but had on flip flops instead of steel toes or any shoe 😂

[@RWDC8Z]

😂

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Watched your wrapping video with my husband (he's the car guy). I've seen plenty of DIY car wrap videos on YT, and while I was cringing watching you try to wrap your C8, it looks like it came out really nice! Quite a major undertaking!

[@RWDC8Z]

Thank you! Yeah it was my first car ever. Probably shouldn’t have picked the c8 as my first wrap project cause of all the lines and angles but that’s the best way to learn right? Super happy with the result, but new wrap coming soon!

[@gregoryfanning6739]

Why not grind down the inside of the rim instead?

[@RWDC8Z]

Great question, if you were to ever take the wheels off to say replace a tire or to slap on some drag radials and went back to put the wheel back on. Unless you had it marked which stud goes to which hole, you’ll have to grind down that specific hole in the rim again. If you grind down the studs, you’ll never have to worry about it.

[@gregoryfanning6739]

@@RWDC8Z I get that, but I guess I feel like if your gonna do it, do it right, the car isn't a honda civic. Seems bootleg to take the wheel off and see ground down studs. Seems not much more time to mark the spaces or just grind all the spaces on all the wheels, so they are uniform. But hey that's just me, you have the car I don't 😉

[@RWDC8Z]

At the end of the day, you’ve accomplished the same thing. You’re never going to see the back of that wheel and you’re never going to see those studs. 99% of owners will buy the spacers, have someone else install them and never have to deal with it again.

[@mikepage0007]

hmm.. grind down small ALUMINUM area on inside rim or grind on case hardened studs.. really a no brainer.. i guess learn from others

[@FernandoEstrada007]

Will grinding the OEM wheel studs help with recent light wobble I got after installing them ?

[@RWDC8Z]

Yes

[@dmraco]

Looks great. Any rubbing? I would have filed the wheels too instead of the stud

[@RWDC8Z]

If you were to ever take the wheels off to say replace a tire or to slap on some drag radials and went back to put the wheel back on. Unless you had it marked which stud goes to which hole, you’ll have to grind down that specific hole in the rim again. If you grind down the studs, you’ll never have to worry about it.

[@dantesantoyo3460]

@@RWDC8Znow what if you get a new set of rims after that have the desired offset without a spacer needed, wouldn’t grinding down that stud affect the new rim fitting or grabbing properly ?

[@noisyf1]

Very helpful video! I took mine to a shop to install along with some other mods and they didn't fit. Same exact situation where the tips were hitting the wheel. So the dremel was a helpful tool to get them to fit properly!

[@RWDC8Z]

Yessir, Don’t you love the fitment?

[@triplercampingresort8069]

I've never worked onna car wearing Jesus sneakers. Lol. Glad you updated this. As a previous mechanical designer, I was a little worried on why it didn't. This is good news. Nice simple solution.

[@envywhyenvy]

Great job on the install! I probably will skip this mod for my C8, tho. But, I will admit that it looks good. Plus, there will be rims available with a counter-sink to offset the look, eventually.

[@AlexRodriguez-vq6io]

Did you have any rubbing issues with the splash guards? I have a z51 with the same wheels & spacers & it rubs slightly when the car is at normal height but rubs even more when I have front lift on & turn the steering wheel. I'm looking for thinner splash guards as a solution.

[@SAVAGE8]

Matt how’s your Paragon wheel spacers holding up so far any issues with it

[@RWDC8Z]

They are awesome! No issues and the fitment is great! 🙌🏼

[@ronaretz8705]

Waiting for my C8 but I really like the look.will make up my mind when I see mine. Keep going to the track to make videos. One day I will see you there with my Chevelle. I love that track it’s so old school. You’re doing a great job young man.

[@RWDC8Z]

I’ll be there this Thursday!

[@ronaretz8705]

@@RWDC8Z think I will be there..

[@autohitman]

Great stance! I added 1/2” spacers for the rear of my car, which made it look SO much better. Also - you bought the GOOD wheel spacers which has the center bore.

[@RWDC8Z]

Yeah they look SOLID! Felt really comfortable with these!

[@christopherperez4818]

Don't give up just keep perfectly good

[@raylittle4867]

Hey Matt, just purchased a set and was wondering how much grinding did you do on the other 3 wheels? I like the 5 spoke wheels and do not want to change wheels, so this is the way to go. 2021 Z51 AYM VIN #466.

[@RWDC8Z]

They all needed about the same. I like them too and even more now!

[@frankiebar]

Should have went to dental school! LOL

[@RWDC8Z]

Why?

[@frankiebar]

@@RWDC8Z just joking around, because they use tools like that to shape teeth 😬

[@RWDC8Z]

@@frankiebarcan’t do blood 😖

[@j3nikon859]

Hi, the code in the video doesn't work... :( Must have expired...

[@RWDC8Z]

Sorry, they are good for only 60 days

[@Dog3D]

Did you use loctite for the wheels? Looks great by the way, I haven’t seen green before but I dig it

[@RWDC8Z]

Indeed! Thanks man!

[@someguy5432]

i was the kid in the chevy equinox that gave u a thumbs up on the interstate on monday

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks for watching man!

[@jaywells4491]

I watched the video on paragon's site - paragon needs to provide better information on the exact modifcation and amount of material to remove as there is an 80% chance each stud will go into another pocket next time someone takes the wheels off.

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

Dremmel.....the only tool a do it yourselfer ever needs.....and flip flops

[@RWDC8Z]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JBsC6]

The stance looks great. Thank you for making this content. Car looks awesome

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@link9alink9a71]

I think C8 it's have the must weird collection colors ever for Corvette history ...😂

[@jf5124]

GM engineers designed the wheel/ body spacing correctly.. it should be kept that way

[@ryanyoshimura]

Considering you’re about to get new wheels with proper offset, I’m surprised you were willing to grind down your factory studs.

[@RWDC8Z]

Gunna keep the factory wheels now, it’s looks so much better now!

[@loupanozzo6802]

I have a problem with grinding down the factory studs. I would use the Dremel on the wheel. Me personally I would order another set of wheels that are offset! I think wheel spacers are not the way to go. This is more of a not to do video..... sorry

[@phenixsport]

This was indeed a horrible experience and Purchase. I gave up on installing them. Either will wait for the summer or get a product that doesn’t requires all this guessing games with your C8.

[@badass1g]

$300 and they didn’t tell you what was needed to install? 😅 kinda messed up.

[@aiwarhorse]

All the stock wheel options the C8 comes with from the factory aren't worth adding spacers. Might as well go aftermarket wheel and a 20/21 set up looks the best.

[@RWDC8Z]

Disagree man. I love my stock wheels and the spacers. It just made them that much better 🙌🏼. Aftermarket wheels are too expensive. They better look the best for that kind of money.

[@aiwarhorse]

@@RWDC8Z any aftermarket wheel easily looks better then the stock ones

[@RWDC8Z]

As they should, that’s what you’re paying for right?

[@aiwarhorse]

@@RWDC8Z now im confused lol .. you disagreed and made it seem like you like the stock over aftermarket wheels because of price? and say after market are too expensive but drop 13k on a supercharger and pay 1k extra for carbon flash stock wheels.. ?

[@RWDC8Z]

I don’t know what you’re confused about. $5k-$10k is more then I would want to spend on aftermarket wheels. I’d rather attach $300 spacers to my $1500 OEM wheels. I think that $13k is worth spending on a supercharger to add 225hp to the motor. We cool?

[@redrum1879]

So when the spacers break or you strip the threads on them? Once again WTF...

[@frankiebar]

Why not the inside of the wheel instead of the stud???🙅‍♂

[@RWDC8Z]

Balancing issues? The reason why the cavities are probably there in the first place? And why would you want to mess with the integrity of the wheel?

[@breakthrough8628]

Why chevy would make the c8 w the wheels inset into the wells like they did is truly beyond me. Looks terrible in its stock stance, almost like a hyundai.

[@badass1g]

To much of a hack job IMO. Get some 5-8 mm with extended lug nuts and call it a day.

[@redrum1879]

WTF...My question is why?

[@bryansimmons4020]

Next owner who may not want spacers will LOVE you.

[@RWDC8Z]

Watch the newest video and let me know what you think the next owner may or may not want.

[@bryansimmons4020]

Good lord. It’s a full day to add spacers. This is laughable. Great product Perf

[@RWDC8Z]

It’s not the product, it’s the casting in the wheels.

[@mcviegas2566]

Matt all this grinding does create an imbalance of your wheels centrifugal force, no?

[@RWDC8Z]

Not sure, but she still rides smooth! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jerryvellender8304]

Please stop doing mechanical installation videos. You don’t even realize you’re giving bad advice from time to time. Some of the comments you received are just so much from Outer space they don’t even make sense. I do enjoy when you talk about products however. Leave the installation videos to the professionals.

[@bryansimmons4020]

Lol. No thanks.

[@RWDC8Z]

Good for you