99 Vette FRC 46k miles time for new wheels
 

just picked up a 99 Vette FRC 6spd 46k miles bone stock.

For graduating college my dad is gonna get me a set of wheels and tires for it :D

I've decided on C6 Grand sports in Gunmetal 18X9.5 front and 19X12 rear
(they are not replicas)

Can I squeeze 325/30/19s on the back with little modification

The wheels are going to stick out because the offset is wrong.

CCW has the "big street" package of 18x10 and 18x11.5 that will work with 285/315 tires. But the offsets are correct for a C5. The GS rims are designed for Vettes with widebody panels. But, they actually work on an F-Body...

hmmm thanks I'll have to do some more shopping around then. I really liked the GS wheels.

You can get them in a 19x10 which would fit. But then, you're limited to around a 295 tire.

Offsets for non-widebody Vettes are a bit different than F-Body. Most of the time, the rear for an 18x11 or 19x11 is like 79mm... They are way tucked. Chevy pushed the hubs to the very edge of the body for maximum handling. Almost all of that tire then is tucked under the car.

Out of all wheels GS? Really? Lol no offense.

Is there a budget?

I always liked the Ace Slick Z07 wheels... 18x9.5 and 19x11 for 1095 in Hyperblack or 1195 in Chrome. Those are a nice wheel that'll fit the Z06 brakes.

none taken everyone has their own opinion.

No budget.

I like most 5 spoke or split 5 spoke, some 10 spoke designs like the ones on the ZL1 or 1LE package...like the havoc wheels. and I like mesh like RPM 505s and such but I want 18X9.5 or wider in the front and 19X10.5 or wider in the rear so I can maximize tire width


I HATE RIVETS!!!!!!!

possibly going with C6 ZR1 in hyper black 18X9.5 and 19X11 wrapped in 285/35/18 and 305/30/19 Hankook R-S3s

Did you ever get this setup?

I have some C6 Z06 replicas in 18x9.5" for the front and 19x10" for the rear. I still need tires and not sure if those you listed will work under a '99 C5 Coupe.

No never got new wheels for it. It never saw 55k miles.

what happened???

Just saw the date. I see that you may not have the car anymore.

ex girlfriend is what happened. Totaled it completely @ 53k miles. If I can find the pics I'll post them up... Such a sad day but it was fully insured so I got a nice amount of cash from the Insurance company and I will be investing fully into my 98 Z :)

just a few parts going on are:
Forged LS1
PRC 225CC As Cast heads
D-1SC Race kit
LS6 intake
Tickperformance Stage V TR6060
Tickperformance custom grind cam
Texas-Speed 12 Bolt 3.73s
PST aluminum driveshaft
BMR complete Chromoly front and rear suspension
Forgestar CF5s in satin black 18X10
295/35/18 BFG Gforce Rivals
and custom paint ;)

I'm sure I'm missing a few things but I'll definitely post progress pics as parts come in an go on. Also I am doing everything my self. From assembling the motor, to suspension and installing everything. First time build for me. Should be exciting and I know if I get stuck there is always help on here which is fuckin awesome!!!!

No budget? Go big or go home...CCW's. Trust me.

Edit- just read the update. Sorry to hear about the Vette, good luck with the Camaro.

Thanks, just wasn't meant to be. but I think I'll be very happy once my Maro is done

Now your gonna have a fast Maro ;)

blessing in disguise...i suppose that is the reason she is your ex...

Yeah :D big POWA!!!!! This past weekend I felt so out of place at a Eurosunday event up at Lake Tahoe. Go smoked by some late 80s BMW M3 E30s...then again they were all running atleast 10lbs of boost and had megasquirt stand alones. Although the 2012 Mustang GT wasn't much to handle haha

yeah, I mean i made sure she was ok and everything after that get a movin haha