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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Question Which black wheels should i pick?

I have a dilemma. I decided that i need to go bigger than 275s on the rear of my black 17x9 C5 Z06. So, i have two choices.

(1) I can send off my C5 Z06 rims and have them widened to 17x11 OR

(2) I can sell my rims and buy some black ZR1s

Which ones do you think LOOK better. I included a picture of my camaro with my rims now.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Stay with the Z06 rims.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Go w/ the ZR1's!

It's all up to you though...
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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i wish someone would make those or zo6 motorsports in a 17x 10.5 or 11, with a deeper lip. id buy a pair in a second! i like the ones you have, widen them, maybe use a small spacer.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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Z06's look clean in black, I'm rockin' the ZR1's though with 315's, it's all about preference But since the .02 is being requested, Widening your current set up sounds good since I'd bet you prefer your rims, as well I think not many people would have that and it's unique
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:22 AM
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I'd say get some ZR1s (like the new ones with the huge polished lips) to avoid the hassles of widening those wheels, plus I'm thinking you'll have some clearance issues on the insides with those because of the offset. I'm sure some spacers or a BFH would probably fix it up, but I'm kind of lazy, hate spacers, and personally prefer ZR1s over Z06s on Camaros. Not saying they look bad or anything, I just think the ZR1s complete the whole package better most of the time.

It's all about preference though. Which do you like better? You tired of the Z06s, or could you stare at them all day without a problem?
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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I really like the look of my Z06's ,but after looking at torontos signature im starting to love the ZR1s. where can i get some with a nice lip like that?
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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i say widen, be different.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jcobra99
I really like the look of my Z06's ,but after looking at torontos signature im starting to love the ZR1s. where can i get some with a nice lip like that?
His arent ZR1s.

Either way, I'd recommend ZR1s. Spending a few hundred $ to widen those z06 wheels isnt worth it. You could sell them, and add $100 or so and be set with a brand new set of black ZR1s.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Donohue96M6Z28
His arent ZR1s.

Either way, I'd recommend ZR1s. Spending a few hundred $ to widen those z06 wheels isnt worth it. You could sell them, and add $100 or so and be set with a brand new set of black ZR1s.
He's right I believe They are ROH ZS wheels in black.
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im partial to the ZR-1's
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Zr1's but only after you pick up the News Papers...
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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lol i'm lazy

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Zr1's but only after you pick up the News Papers...
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Widen the Z06's.
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No, they are Fikse...
I used to have Black Z06's..

I now have the ZR1's... You be the judge..




Originally Posted by bad72c10
He's right I believe They are ROH ZS wheels in black.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PewterY2KZ28
No, they are Fikse...
I used to have Black Z06's..

I now have the ZR1's... You be the judge..



Where did you get those with the HUGE lip???? Those look Sick!!

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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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^^

X2 holy crap those look good.
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