Thanks for the input. I'm specifically looking for the Vette rears, with sizes closest to 18x10.5. Which years/models were these on? What's a fair price to pay?

They will see serious track usage, yet likely only for 6-8 months or so.

thanks,

Steve

 

That size 18x10.5 came on all Z06 models. 01 to 04 The 01 Z06 wheels are a little stronger then the other years. They all hold up great for track days. You can expect to pay about $700 for a used set. The only problem is that a set would be 17x9.5 fronts 18x10.5 rears. You would have to find someone with all rears.

Steve

 

Great, that's the info I've been looking for...Thanks!!

Steve

 

I have the standard Stock C5 Y2k wheels and here are my impressions. The fronts fit and work perfectly (they are a bit smaller than the stock ws6 tires at 245/45/17), for the rears I had to use a 1/4" spacer to get them to clear. One week after installing them with a spacer I broke a wheel stud (street driving no hard launches). So I installed a set of ARP longer Studs and problem solved. Under extreme cornering when the rear suspension is loaded the inner part rear tires rub a bit on the side of the fender well. It wasn't bad but after lowering the car the problem is worst, It only happens during long sweepers and occacionally in a hairpin, but I'm going to have to move up in spacer size if I want to use this tires on track days. I have the stock set of rims that I'm going to use for track days and keep the corvette rims for the street personally. But I see plenty of corvette guys at the track on stock rims during track days so it should not be a huge concern. My .02

 

I have seen numerous failures of the early C5 "Wagon Wheels".

Cracks formed along where the spokes meet the hub. I have seen cracks and catastrophic failures.

Not trying to be an alarmist, just watch your wheels.

 

I have been to the track a few times in my stock 02 SS and i have never thought about a wheel breaking!?!? would my wheels hold up?

 

Stock Z06 wheels hold up well, have mounted up to 315's on em with no problems, Always a good idea to check any wheel carefully for cracks when you put em on , some of the aftermarket Z06 wheels develop impressive cracks .

 

never heard of a wagon wheel breaking, did hear if a few thin spoke wheels having stress cracks.

 

after market chinese crap! which most of it is.