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Old 09-26-2009, 10:20 PM
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Default New wheels to go on a C5 vette

After going to Corvette fun fest its time to upgrade to some new wheels. I'm looking for something that has a deep dish look in the rear at a very reasonable price less than $800 i know it can be done. Also possibly in chrome the car is yellow and will run the 17" front and 18" rear setup.

Tire size that is being ran
Front 245/45/17
Rear 275/40/18
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Anyone have thoughts on the OE replicas on a vette and pics would be nice
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18---...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Corvette-...-p5939428.html

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Corvette-...-p7536594.html
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How do the tire sensors work? can they be used on any rim?
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yep, just take off old rims, and install on new ones.
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+ 1 your sensors will interchange.

We have the best designs for Corvette and Camaro / TA for deep dish. Check out our site. Our pricing is pretty good too.
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Originally Posted by blubyuGTP
How do the tire sensors work? can they be used on any rim?
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+ 1 your sensors will interchange.
are u saying that we should use the 2005+ wheels sensors for the c5 vette ?

coz my friend is not happy taking his rear sensors off.
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If you ever want to do a brake upgrade, I would recommend 18" wheels all the way around the car
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I was looking a getting larger rotors in the near future, what size will clear the 17in fronts?, OE wheels how much of weight difference over stock wheels? also any new deep dish designs coming out within the next year like the 2009 c6 Z06 spider wheels?

Is there discounts ordering through your website vs ebay?
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Originally Posted by Engine_HP
are u saying that we should use the 2005+ wheels sensors for the c5 vette ?

coz my friend is not happy taking his rear sensors off.
I'm saying that our deep dish wheel is designed to accomodate your vehicles sensor.

To be sure you should call one of our technicians, but I believe the year breaks on the sensors are 97-2000, 01-04 and 05+. We purchase 3 different models for the corvette.
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Originally Posted by blubyuGTP
I was looking a getting larger rotors in the near future, what size will clear the 17in fronts?, OE wheels how much of weight difference over stock wheels? also any new deep dish designs coming out within the next year like the 2009 c6 Z06 spider wheels?

Is there discounts ordering through your website vs ebay?
Check out this weight thread

We will have the spider wheels in Feb - March.

I'd check all of our outlets for pricing. Once you see the item you want call. Our pricing is extremely low everywhere, but calling is the easiest and you get the best service.
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Thanks alot for the help OE now might have to wait for the spiders to come out and see if i like them over the zr1's. or the c6 rivets deep dish

Can i run the 10.5w on the back with my tire size?
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Originally Posted by blubyuGTP
Thanks alot for the help OE now might have to wait for the spiders to come out and see if i like them over the zr1's. or the c6 rivets deep dish

Can i run the 10.5w on the back with my tire size?
I believe so, but to be safe talk to one of our certified technicians whn you order.




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