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Looking at some new shoes for the birdy. Currently sitting on some 17" c5 zr1 wheels. Love the 11" wide rear wheels and would like at least 18"to clear some larger brakes eventually.
ive narrowed it down to about 3 with simular looks but slighly different. Any thoughts?
First is the.... C7 Z06 Corvette Wheels Satin Black FITS 1997-2004 C5 BASE/Z06 18x8.5/18x10.5
my next choice... 18x10.5/18x8.5 Rims Fit Corvette Camaro C6 ZR1 Black w/Red Wheels SET
and my last option... TSW SEBRING Wheels 18x9.5 (40, 5x120.65, 76.1) Black Rims Set of 4
Look how sick these wheels look.
Boze Alloys, Boost wheels. I love how they look. So
aggressive. 19,s Same car as mine. I’m seriously considering these over the welds.
Those look good! I prefer not to have the rivet look though. Where did you get those bird center caps?
I got some on mine a long time ago but i cant seem to find any now.
I think I might be going option 1, as i cant find 18's any wider than 10.5" other than actual vette rims. Most are 9.5 or 10. Option 3 only available in 9.5" wide
Those look good! I prefer not to have the rivet look though. Where did you get those bird center caps?
I got some on mine a long time ago but i cant seem to find any now.
I think I might be going option 1, as i cant find 18's any wider than 10.5" other than actual vette rims. Most are 9.5 or 10. Option 3 only available in 9.5" wide
I did too! There was a set that was like option 3 i REALLY liked that was better but they wanted $1700 for just rims! For option 1 i can get rims and tires for $1400 right now shipped.
I'm trying to keep that wide rear tire stance that I already have with the 17s. Probably keep the 17x11" for some drag radials for track days later, and then have the 18" for street and show.
I did too! There was a set that was like option 3 i REALLY liked that was better but they wanted $1700 for just rims! For option 1 i can get rims and tires for $1400 right now shipped.
I'm trying to keep that wide rear tire stance that I already have with the 17s. Probably keep the 17x11" for some drag radials for track days later, and then have the 18" for street and show.
Yikes, $1700 bones for one wheel is nuts.. most I've spent is $350..back in the mid 90's 😆 and for me that was crazy amount.. I always parked like 3 feet away from curbs cuz I was scared to get road rash.. $1400 for everything and shipped sounds good! Is that mounted and balanced as well?
well i pulled the trigger on the c7 ZO6 OEwheels, but damn it I was really hoping they had wider ones for option 3 😭
$1588 with tires mounted to wheels and shipped. should be here in a week or two.
Alright, got em on, and I gotta say, pretty happy lol wish they had slightly wider wheels but I can always slap on my 17" wheels if I need more "girth" lol Before..... thw day has finally come for new wheels. out with C5 wheels In with the C7 ZO6 wheels some new hardware and decals to go along with them. One side done, had to pull it out for the othwr side ... oh darn lol did a little walk around. trying out the clear liscnce plate cover. still deciding if i want to keep it clear, paint it completely, or do a translucent combo so i can put a light behnd it for shows. Wheels are peeking a little bit. thanks to already hacing c5 17x11 wheels, theae have plenty of room lol I think my exterior is 90%] complete Not too bad. I think the Z06 wheels are right at home on a trans am. need to get some spacers to push the wheels out a bit more.
Found them on ebay by chance. They dont like curved surfaces. Not sure if they are gonna make the cut. Shame to cuase i really like them! They just are too thick for the curved center caps on these wheels. Gonna see if i can kinda shape them but its not looking like thye will form to the cap. Maybe some heat will help.
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Narrowing down wheel selection 
