HOW TO FIT C5 CORVETTE WHEELS ON YOUR FBODY PROPERLY

[@Highlander1432]

I just put Y2K wheels (oem) and they fit perfect. These 4th gen fbodies have some wheel fitment discrepancies between the years. They look great and ride perfect

[@redflagNeagle]

I won't put no spacers there. Just get the right wheels for it

[@redneckengineering7739]

How about you? Don’t tell me what the fuck to do and I won’t tell you what the fuck to do.

[@redflagNeagle]

@Redneck Engineering Redneck douche bag more like it for a chanel name

[@redneckengineering7739]

I think that would be better for your channel name since you clearly like to tell people what they should do with their own shit

[@r.p.8402]

I’ve run these spacers on my 2002 SS for 12 years. Never had a problem. Make sure they are high quality hub-centric and machined on a CNC using high grade hardened aluminum. I’m running the stock wheels and tires and the car puts down about 390 hp at the rear wheels. Car is set up for the track and I’ve ripped plenty of canyons. Never an issue, but please make sure they’re machined from the strongest alloy. Mine were custom machined with hardened lug bolts and ran me about $90 a piece. Running 1.75” up front and 2” out back to get the right stagger. Hope this helps.

[@vernfrier1771]

Do you recommend a specific brand? If so can you share a link to them? I've got a 96 Firebird and I bought some C5 Corvette wheels and the tires rub just a tad. Thanks

[@redneckengineering7739]

Just regular eBay spacers works fine for me but before I got them I just took a hammer and slightly hit where it was rubbing and it was fine

[@prixinc1]

H&R are supposed to be good

[@acrock21]

so a year and 1/2 later whats the verdict? any problems ?

[@BornToBeFamed]

I run inch and quarter on the rear of mine with c6 wheels. But i use air and hand tight. Ive had no issues on hard launches. I might step up to inch and half because i want 12s lol

[@Vsmachok]

BornToBeFamed I’m widening my rims from 10 inches to 12 and I’m using a 325 30/19 tire on it and I’m adding a 3 inch thick spacer

[@Lando94]

Just got another 4th gen today had two of them years ago, already have a vet of c6 wheels to throw on going to order spacers tonight

[@HYP3M0D368]

Im getting 17in 5 spoke replica c6 rims but the fitment matches well so im not gonna bother with spacers those are unsafe yet still look nice

[@lzeta28pep90]

I had the same wheel set up on my old 01 firebird with the same spacers. Never had a problem. Make sure u torque the spacer down with lock tight!!!!

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Jose Zamora I used Loctite for sure

[@DimitriosChannel]

I was debating on those wheel spacers myself. Good vid and nice car.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Dimitrios F thanks man

[@travisquintero8334]

I know it's been awhile since you've done this video but I was wondering how those wheel spacers worked out for you?...

[@aarongocarten8376]

Will this work for a third gen Camaro I have those same rims

[@redneckengineering7739]

Probably

[@surfjat15]

what’s the front need 1.5 inch spacers too??

[@redneckengineering7739]

Should b fine

[@DaChamp510]

Hey i was wondering if you running wheel spacers on the front?

[@Gixxer2247]

camaros and drift trikes?? just like me! subscribed!!

[@redneckengineering7739]

thanks nice camaro too i love red

[@redneckengineering7739]

+roman pierre nice they will look sweet

[@JK-li7fp]

Thats what I have except c6 rims. Havent had trouble from the spacer and I dont take it easy on mine.

[@GobblessHoss]

I have C6 rims I want to put on my 4th gen. The front is 255 45 17. Will they rub or do I need spacers?

[@bigremi9259]

Guys let me know what you needed to make them fit properly on your vehicles ... I got a 2000 TransAm that I’m trying to get c5 or c6 vette rims for

[@nuvey7939]

I'm not a fan of wheel spacers. The engineering involved in an axle is not just 'wrong.' Increasing the space between the wheel (load) and the bearing increases the pressure on those bearings. I don't think it's as bad for them as many think. But it isn't good for them. I'd suggest an inspection every other year, and fresh gear oil. Replace them at the first signs of bluing. Fresh gear oil every other year should get you plenty of life out of them still. But don't take the car drifting. You need a stronger axle first, even without the spacer. The GM 10 bolt isn't the greatest axle ever made.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Nuvey yeah its that or much more expensive wheels but i dont drive it much so as long as the wheel dont fall off ill b ok lol

[@nuvey7939]

Little preventative maintenance, and you won't have any issues. Just remember while doing services, that the bearings are taking a bit of extra wear, so check them every year.

[@mphyle]

they work fine if you know how to tighten a nut

[@jacobwozny7682]

What size tires do u have in the front? Dose anything rub

[@redneckengineering7739]

Dont remember been sold for several years

[@stevotransam]

nice . I was looking for a f-body spacer video. ready to put one set on my trans am

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Stephen Robinson thanks i miss my ws6 ;(

[@MrPimpthat06]

I wanna put the z06 20/12 on the rear but not sure if they will fit

[@redneckengineering7739]

They should fit better

[@mulder2400]

I'm getting a set for my 94 Z28. The only problem that could occurr is the internal lug nuts come loose, which could be a issue. How many miles between removing the wheel completely to re-torque the spacer lug nuts, is the question. If you can't afford to put wider rims on the rear, this is a good fix for sure.

[@redneckengineering7739]

Never had an issue put them on and never touched them again

[@sixtyfiveford]

Looks a lot better.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+sixtyfiveford thanks didn't really want to run spacers but it does look a lot better

[@jonathangaspar9398]

Debating about going with 1.5 or 2-inch wheel spacers, any suggestions?

[@redneckengineering7739]

Buy both from Amazon and return whichever ones you don't like

[@ebonpharo]

What about stock OEM SS wheels 275 40 17 on a 1996 z28? I took mine into Discount Tire and they wouldn't install the rear wheels because they did not fit flush. The front wheels fit great! Do you know what size spacer I would need? My dad years ago put spacers on my 1978 280z I sold it last year. The spacers were fine and held up for all those years!

[@redneckengineering7739]

No idea

[@MRSTONE-fk4ux]

Did you have many other choices for the music? Hard to believe that you actually sat down & said "OH YEAH THATS GOOD STUFF RIGHT THERE" and chose this! Good God.

[@redneckengineering7739]

We can't use regular music on KZbin it's against copyright rules

[@MRSTONE-fk4ux]

@@redneckengineering7739 oh...Well sir i apologise to you.

[@redneckengineering7739]

Yeah it's pretty annoying to find good music that isn't copyrighted so I just don't even put it anymore

[@trevonwilson1]

Why does the wheels stick so far under the fender? Whats the wheel and tire set up? Whats the offset of the wheels???

[@redneckengineering7739]

Bruh they r c5 Corvette wheels what ever that is is what they r

[@chevymanpontiacman6330]

my 1997 Camaro,just fell off,with spacers,broke studs,I'm not a fan im just buying rims that made to fit.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+michael mcclellan rims that are made to fit are expensive I'll be fine it barely gets driven

[@aumetalmental8403]

michael mcclellan the smart way to go

[@clarencedaledelaney4521]

I put 1/2 size smaller tires on it and no problem at all.

[@MustangGuru]

I love how you trust that battery power impact to have proper torq for the lugs.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Mustang Guru or did i..........

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I love how you use the term properly to let the world know you're a weiner

[@redneckengineering7739]

Cool

[@michaelc8316]

Was your Speedo off after you put the 18s in the rear? And what tire size did you use all around?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+michael Cormican not sure ill get bacl to u

[@jdelly5988]

@@redneckengineering7739 you ever figure that out? thanks

[@redneckengineering7739]

No

[@ARONmizzy]

Does anyone know if 9.5 wide c5 zo6 wheels will fit a 98 ws6 in the front with no problems?

[@redneckengineering7739]

Yes it should fit

[@redneckengineering7739]

Should be fine

[@ryanv8life541]

I also did this on my 1994 TA with ZO6 rims. The spacer lugs bent when I hit a pothole and the wheel came off 20 miles later. They were torqued perfectly. Never again!

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Ryan v8life I actually don't drive it very much maybe twice a month so it's okay but if you get quality spacers it won't be an issue at all

[@brotheomen]

what size wheels front and back? staggerd? lookin for a set myself.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+brotheomen they are stock C5 Corvette Wheels 17s in the front 18s in the back

[@redneckengineering7739]

+brotheomen they are stock C5 Corvette Wheels 17s in the front 18s in the back

[@redneckengineering7739]

+brotheomen I don't know just look up C5 Corvette wheel Dimensions they aren't replicas

[@chrislynch5024]

brotheomen I have a set of C6 wheels for sale.18" fronts and 19" rears. Professionally painted black.

[@bige_ar15]

What size tires are on the back

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Big E 275 40 18

[@carlisleevans6018]

So do you know if you have a 285 35/19 do you need spacers

[@redneckengineering7739]

The tire is not the reason for the spacers

[@carlisleevans6018]

I got Corvette rims 19 in the back... Or Spaces just for making a tire stick out

[@redneckengineering7739]

Making it flush because the backspacing is not correct from Corvette wheels to Firebird

[@kennethrand1032]

They sunk in like that because you probably have all for front rims the backspace for third and fourth gen camaros is different from front to rear same with the vette

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Kenneth Rand they are not front rims the rear rims are bigger on the Corvette.... 17 s front 18 rear

[@alecsaavedra1806]

Hub centric spacers provide less vibration

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Alec Saavedra these are doing just fine no vibration

[@stevenunez1147]

What size tires are you running

[@redneckengineering7739]

+steve nunez the stock size tires for a Corvette I'm not sure

[@ruufiss9922]

man i really want a T Top version. and a v8 version lol

[@redneckengineering7739]

+RuuFiss get it you won5 regret it

[@therealkrvze]

I got a 97 z28 ttop , it’s lovely bro. Highly recommend

[@ruufiss9922]

@@therealkrvze One day. One. Day lol when i finish school. i currently have a v6 97, with no t top

[@SBS_Auto]

98 z28 ls1 hard top for me.

[@lsxjosh4217]

Im running 5x120 c5 zo6 wheels on my 35th im having a issue tho i ordered front adapters 5x120 but they dont clear the hub anyone know where i can order them to just fit first try thank you

[@Stealthcola]

Man I miss my Z28 sometimes, but the C5 is such a better car.

[@redneckengineering7739]

Yeah not that much unless ur talking C6 A lot of the C-5 issues are the same as 4th GEN F-bodies

[@lukakapyro]

those spacers don't have the hub lip part, or whatever its called. you shouldn't have ant problems but I would replace them with ones that do. good vid btw

[@redneckengineering7739]

+B GerK i agree but so far no problems and thanks

[@sigersonholmes7758]

Hub centric spacers and you're correct

[@nybalers9]

B GerK I was going to say the same thing. Always uses him centric spacers safer

[@redneckengineering7739]

+nybalers9 not the point and itz my car

[@redneckengineering7739]

+nybalers9 no

[@neliotapia6838]

Are those 18x9.5 wheels in the back ?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Nelio Tapia I think so it's whatever the stock wheels for a Corvette are

[@neliotapia6838]

Did you have to change your wheel studs or shave them down or did it fit flushed?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Nelio Tapia they fit flush but they wouldn't if th wasn't a 2 inch spacer

[@FranzXavier]

So your don't really need them? How wide are these c5 rims

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Z28 Monte Carlo they will fit either wayv they just look better pushed out 2in

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Z28 Monte Carlo idk they r stock vet wheels from a c5

[@DimitriosChannel]

I just ordered the same ones from Amazon. $52 for one pair. shipping will take up to 2 weeks for some reason. Maybe because they only make them only when someone orders them.

[@jeffv2074]

Good video bro however i could not help but think (when your ass was facing the camera) Jack & Ass popped in my head "oh JackAss" 🤣anyway I have those same spacers on my 98 Z28 and 2014 Vette GS rims staggered fitment, 18x8s up front and 19x10s rear with a set of 305/30/19s i used these centric rings that fit over the axle hub, these rings will center the spacer when installing said spacer. If you follow the manufacturer directions there should not be any issues. I only have the spacers on the rear axles and my Z28 runs smooth, no vibrations.

[@Vsmachok]

I’ve used 1.5 inch spacers for years and never had a problem .. I’m upgrading to a 3 inch thick spacer because I’m increasing my rims from 10 to 12 .. have anyone ever used 3 inch thick spacers ?

[@hypedoutFTW]

Can you give me a link for that spacer?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Josh Boone i would nt use that one

[@hypedoutFTW]

which one should i use bro?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Josh Boone use some quality spacers that are Hub Centric as long as they are Hub Centric they will be good

[@hypedoutFTW]

Okay i found some off ebay for 30 bucks is that to cheap lol?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Josh Boone if they're on eBay they're probably not the right ones it doesn't really matter how much they cost they have to be hub-centric

[@jdirt1982]

What size are the c5 wheels. I'm to fucking lazy to check ????

[@ericcaisse791]

I put c6 on 4th gen spacers and beating the sht out of it

[@redneckengineering7739]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with spacers and no one can change my mind

[@MartinTorres-wr4pj]

Will corvette rims fit on a 94 impala

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Martin Torres fuck idk

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Martin Torres sell it

[@mphyle]

dude the pattern you use to tighten makes me cringe

[@redneckengineering7739]

Guess what! Nobody cares! Ran like that for years! That’s why I dumb shit like that doesn’t matter

[@redneckengineering7739]

Guess what! Nobody cares! Ran like that for years! That’s why dumb shit like that doesn’t matter

[@aheadofthecurve2352]

Apparently he needs to 2 tries to get his comment right...lol. Instead of getting the correct wheels he installs spacers, should tell you everything you need to know.

[@IROC-ROB]

Not much of a fan of wheel spacers; however, the car does need it with those wheels. The most he should've went with was a .5 inch spacer. It just looks cleaner IMO

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Rodimus_Prime it flush this way i dint want to tuck the wheel

[@OHioyungsta]

Make sure you use star method

[@redneckengineering7739]

U dont need that I've done it so many different ways if ur not stupid u can dobit how ever its just a good idea to keep from messing thing up

[@christopherdutton8565]

He didn't torque down the rim. Reason people hate spacers because rims fall off when they don't tighten them down.

[@dokkenbrooks710]

Dig the video man, just need to play some better music in the background😂😂 try Moterhead next time!

[@redneckengineering7739]

You can’t play copyrighted music

[@kassrobinson9]

In my opinion to much torque spacers will cause wheel to come off

[@redneckengineering7739]

Well you are wrong they only come off if you do it wrong

[@skylarreid1284]

Should have used a hub centric spacer

[@redneckengineering7739]

Literally does not matter

[@hondamancl450]

This video is a joke spacers should be put on right by the book doesn't tork them this guy's a clown,hubcentric spacers are the way to go

[@redneckengineering7739]

+David abott this video wasn't about how to install spacers you stupid fuck no more about what type of spacers to get so if you want a bitch and moan go somewhere else

[@dirt2595]

What type of impact is that?

[@redneckengineering7739]

+dirt2595 just a regular Makita nothing special

[@redneckengineering7739]

+dirt2595 yep doesn't even have the big battery the Lugnuts probably wasn't that tight though

[@eatshitt5617]

Well I'm on the fence about this guy.. good spacer video but you set a bad example for people who watch this.. What ever Z28 you have 1993 - 2002 Not an expensive car but for God sake it needs a jack stand.. that harbor freight jack you got isn't reliable. Centric hub! You need it. Wrong spacer jack stand. Buy a torque wrench. This video is going to kill some one or get them hurt.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Eat Shitt none of that is the point of the video and everything's working fine if you don't like it hit dislike and go away

[@eatshitt5617]

Meant to be positive man no aggression is needed.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+Eat Shitt no agression just saying i get abunch off ppl comment stuuf

[@bobsacamanojr9382]

Editing out the lug nut mistake is always an option. 🙃

[@redneckengineering7739]

Shutting the fuck up is also an option

[@Mattlt1]

If you get the 18x10.5 you won't have this issue 😁

[@redneckengineering7739]

These are stock Corvette wheels not aftermarket

[@redneckengineering7739]

Oh yeah that would have been nice but they were more expensive

[@redneckengineering7739]

Car is long gone tho

[@davidmartin2231]

Plumber ass!!!!😂

[@redneckengineering7739]

+David Martin i do plumbing from time to time haha

[@fernandoconde9892]

Spacers are never good

[@redneckengineering7739]

They r perfectly fine

[@Vsmachok]

I’ve used 1.5 inch spacers for years and never had a problem and I’m upgrading to 3 inch thick so I can add 12 inch wide rims