Anybody running a spacer to bring the OEM ZL1 wheels flush to fenders?

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 12-21-2018, 07:43 PM

Ever since I first saw the ZL1 I really think the stance is great from the factory. However, I think just a little spacer to bring the wheels flush to the fenders, front and rear, would make a nice difference. Anybody running spacers for this effect?

Wildhammer sells 3mm and 5mm which would be as far as I'd go. Let me know if you run any.

GunMetalGrey · 12-21-2018, 08:36 PM

I used Eibach hub centric 10mm adapters on my 2011 SS and 2017 SS but nothing on my ZL1 yet, would 10mm cause the tire to rub the fender?
If not I’d go with that.
I’ve heard Apparently Porsche used them stock from factory, can’t verify that though...

Stephen12ZL1 · 12-21-2018, 10:30 PM

3-5mm would be fine to bring the wheels more flush with the fenders. You can still run the stock lugs & studs with either thickness.

Realist · 12-22-2018, 07:20 AM

Interested in seeing some before and after pics if anyone does this.

msawyer110 · 12-22-2018, 08:03 AM

Looks fine the way it is. Anymore and its gonna be cholo status.

Alain · 12-22-2018, 10:35 AM

I love how all the wheels on my zl1 1le stick out from the body. Tells the world what the car was built for.

DANACO · 12-22-2018, 12:09 PM

Adding 3-5mm of spacers would be appealing visually to me but I often worry about changing handling characteristics by these modifications even as small as they may be. While I doubt harmful, I feel the engineers that design these suspensions are very specific on wheel offsets along with all the suspension geometry to achieve certain handling characteristics including input to the driver from the road.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 12-22-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alain

I love how all the wheels on my zl1 1le stick out from the body. Tells the world what the car was built for.

The ZLE is a different ball game and I agree with you on it. Sits really tough.

Torquem · 12-24-2018, 07:02 AM

I am running the 5mm spacers front / rear from ZL1 addons. Rear is perfect. Front could prolly push out another 3-5. Good enough for now until I get aftermarket wheels.

Realist · 12-24-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Torquem

I am running the 5mm spacers front / rear from ZL1 addons. Rear is perfect. Front could prolly push out another 3-5. Good enough for now until I get aftermarket wheels.

Lookin good, like the rear spoiler/deck lid too! Enough tread on the front lugs to put 10mm on?

Torquem · 12-24-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Realist

Lookin good, like the rear spoiler/deck lid too! Enough tread on the front lugs to put 10mm on?

I wouldn't

17CamaroZL1 · 12-24-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Torquem

I am running the 5mm spacers front / rear from ZL1 addons. Rear is perfect. Front could prolly push out another 3-5. Good enough for now until I get aftermarket wheels.

I really like the look those spacers and front springs give your car. Much better than stock! Do you have the updated 18+ springs on front or aftermarket? I may have to look into springs and spacers for mine.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 12-24-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Torquem

I am running the 5mm spacers front / rear from ZL1 addons. Rear is perfect. Front could prolly push out another 3-5. Good enough for now until I get aftermarket wheels.

Sweet. Thank you!

Sakudog · 12-25-2018, 11:46 AM

I run 5mm spacers, on track, no issues, ever. Don't believe the hype, with anything make sure to torque the lugs cold after every session and if you just street drive, once after you put the wheels on and take a short drive and two times after but always cold.

12-21-2018, 07:43 PM	#1
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Anybody running a spacer to bring the OEM ZL1 wheels flush to fenders? Ever since I first saw the ZL1 I really think the stance is great from the factory. However, I think just a little spacer to bring the wheels flush to the fenders, front and rear, would make a nice difference. Anybody running spacers for this effect? Wildhammer sells 3mm and 5mm which would be as far as I'd go. Let me know if you run any.

12-21-2018, 08:36 PM	#2
GunMetalGrey Drives: 2018 ZL1 (SOLD) 992 GT3 (current) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 1,404	I used Eibach hub centric 10mm adapters on my 2011 SS and 2017 SS but nothing on my ZL1 yet, would 10mm cause the tire to rub the fender? If not I’d go with that. I’ve heard Apparently Porsche used them stock from factory, can’t verify that though... __________________ 2018 ZL1; Mag 2650 and 2 inch LT Headers , every SPL suspension upgrade, MCS 2 way coilovers, sway bars, square SC3R 325's all the way around, and multiple brake cooling upgrades

12-21-2018, 10:30 PM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	3-5mm would be fine to bring the wheels more flush with the fenders. You can still run the stock lugs & studs with either thickness. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

12-22-2018, 08:03 AM	#5
msawyer110 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: DFW Posts: 157	Looks fine the way it is. Anymore and its gonna be cholo status. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic M6 1996 Z28 Polo Green F1-D Procharged 383- 490rwhp

12-22-2018, 10:35 AM	#6
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	I love how all the wheels on my zl1 1le stick out from the body. Tells the world what the car was built for. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

12-22-2018, 07:20 AM	#4
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,163	Interested in seeing some before and after pics if anyone does this.

12-22-2018, 12:09 PM	#7
DANACO Drives: 18 ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Denver Posts: 220 View My Garage	Adding 3-5mm of spacers would be appealing visually to me but I often worry about changing handling characteristics by these modifications even as small as they may be. While I doubt harmful, I feel the engineers that design these suspensions are very specific on wheel offsets along with all the suspension geometry to achieve certain handling characteristics including input to the driver from the road.

12-24-2018, 07:02 AM	#9
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	I am running the 5mm spacers front / rear from ZL1 addons. Rear is perfect. Front could prolly push out another 3-5. Good enough for now until I get aftermarket wheels. Attached Images __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

12-25-2018, 11:46 AM	#14
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	I run 5mm spacers, on track, no issues, ever. Don't believe the hype, with anything make sure to torque the lugs cold after every session and if you just street drive, once after you put the wheels on and take a short drive and two times after but always cold. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

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