alexf20c

I'm special ordering a set from the dealership for my S2000 (don't ask ) and can't decide if I want the normal polished or the competition gray. I Googled for pics but couldn't find any. Help please?

Also, who else makes tires that will fit the C6 Z06? It looks to me like the only tires available are the OE Eagle F1 Supercar EMTs - but I don't want run-flats. The Z06 boys are having trouble with traction and cold tires, and I make considerably more power. What are my options?



EDIT: Fikse FM5s have been sold.

Hugger Z

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I would be interested in the wheels if the price is right. What backspacing are they? Do you have pics? I clicked that link for your car and it wasn't your car!!! Manties?!?!....

I do recall seeing a link that offered the OEM wheels in two colors. They were almost the same from what I remember. Just a lighter and darker silver/gray color. If I can find the link again I will post it.

kny3twalker

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will your Fikse Fm/5s, fit a Fbody?

If the backspacing/offset is too deep, you will only be able to sell them to other vette owners

If they are the correct bolt pattern and will fit an Fbody(backspacing), send me some pictures at robertvwalker@gmail.com as well as a price

massarusty

The 345s that come on vipers should fit on the 12 inch z06 wheel. Post some pics of the fiske wheels if you have any. I have a c5.

alexf20c

About the C6 Z06 wheels, I've already found a bunch of pics on corvetteforums.com. I had to sign up on their stupid forum just to view the pics.


As for my Fikse wheels, I've put them on CraigsList and already got a few calls and email, but so far nobody has actually come to see them. I'm supposed to meet two guys at once today (for a little 3-way action), but if they can't commit to anything, I'll hit yall up with what I think is a reasonable price. For the record, they did contact me before yall did, so I kinda have to give them dibs. Anyhow, I see a lot of people selling their Fikse FM5s for ~85% of what they paid. That's just retarded. Like I said, I'm mostly just trying to cover the cost of the Z06 wheels. The tires on them will have to be replaced asap, but you could probably drive on them for ~1kmi or so.

I bought the wheels from a fellow C5 owner and they were custom built for his car. I'm not sure of the exact offset though. The guy said they're the Speed Silver finish. The bolt spacing is correct for an F-body and a C5 (as well as C4 and C6, and F-bods TBI and newer), as they are all 5 on 4-3/4.





As for tires, I ended up going with the Pilot Sport ZPs that come on Vipers (thanks massarusty). They're also run-flats, but I hate Goodyear and am a big fan of Michelin. I already bought a complete set, plus two pairs of rears. Discount Tire is the ****! Normally priced $540/ea, they were on sale for $367/ea. Whoot!




Hugger Z, PM me your email (or whatever it's easiest to reach you at).

alexf20c

I'll try to take pics also, if my camera will stop disagreeing with me.

ls2 bait

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so are u aware that the c6 zo6 wheels will stick out further than the ones for a c5? mid america sells repros that are a direct bolt on for a c5 that wont stick out.

alexf20c

My S2000 is at the shop right now getting a C5-style cowl hood (but about 1in taller) and when I checked on it the other day, there was also a C6 Z06 getting bodywork done. Wheels were off on both cars so we figured, what the hell?! We fitted them on the S2000 and they cleared the fenders perfectly. My car is basically a tube frame with a Honda bodyshell, so we would only have clearance issues with the quarterpanels, not the wheel wells. The fitment was superb (they actually fit better than the Fikse), and when I found out the surprisingly cheap Chevy prices, I couldn't say no.

The car's got a C5 motor, SS trans, C4 suspensions and IRS, and is in the shop for the C5-style hood. I'm not a fan of reproduction anything, especially when the originals fit just fine, and are relatively inexpensive.

alexf20c

Sorry, but one of the guys paid $3k cash(!) for the wheels/tires today. I would've settled for $2500 but he offered!

black02-z28

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Sorry to highjack, I tried a search with no luck. Anyone try C6 Zo6 rims on an F-body? They stick out further?

Ed

alexf20c

Your best bet will be the Z06 knock-offs. They're considerably cheaper and tailored specifically for your F-body.

KissMyWhiteSS

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Check Discounttie.net and ebay. I know discounttire.net has some for pretty good prices i've looked for some for my 91 RS

ls2 bait

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uuuum alex u need to fix the link in your sig bro---doesnt go to your car.

big reg

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No **** man. I clicked on it like 6 times and was like what the **** is going on here. Manties, ummmmm no thanks. lol