rbrowning

New here to the C5 Board. I currently own a 62 and 90 vette. Just bought a 99 FRC in California and its getting shipped. I noticed that my first modifcation will be the rims. It is coming with the stock wagon wheels. Any good suggestions to go on a Pewter FRC? Also, there are newer tires on the stock rims, will they fit on another rim?

peter pan

The tires will work on rims of similar size, wheel options are numerous, factory reproductions, HRE, CCWs and many more to choose from

turk2gk

Black c5z or c6z wheels. If you want to spend money get some ccw classics.

imavettegirl

go to photo section at the top of the page for ideas.

google wheels for c5 corvette for even more ideas.

RDS_VETTE

How's this for reference? These are Z06 sizes and they look awesome from the rear. If you're like me and on a "toy" budget, they're very affordable from lots of aftermarket vendors. I lowered my FRC on stock bolts to give it a better stance too. Gets lots of thumbs up. Welcome to the FRC club!

Bimmervet

This is mine with C6 Black Rims. Purchased them from Luke at the Tire Rack. You will not need spacers if you order the 11" wide rear wheels

RetiredSFC 97

If I changed mine, it be to these.^^^

To the OP. I have decals on my rims and they sure improve the looks. Just throwing out ideas.

I went from a 90 to a 99 FRC myself. The stock wheels on the 90 were hands down the best looking wheel ever put on a vette. IMO

PRE-Z06

Magnesium wheels also look good imo as they almost match

rbrowning

Thanks for all the input guys. Very beautiful FRC's by the way. Sure is a tough choice between the chrome and black, they look great any way you go. I did a quick google on the z06 rims and they seemed to run about $190 a wheel. How much are the aftermarkets? Do you think my tires will fit? I currently have:

Rear Tires Are Sumitomo HTRZ-2 275/40ZR18
Front Tires Are Ventus 245/45ZR17

Appreciate all the help I can get!

JanMan99

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I have magnesiums on my '99 Pewter FRC.

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I like them, I get compliments..................

02z06dave

i got black c6z wheels in 18x9.5 18x10.5 for only 455 new from doc-z. he also has them in a 17/18 combo for 445 or 18/19 combo for i dont remember. hes great to deal with and gets you your product super quick. ive bought both wheels and tires from him.

jlsru

Here is my 99 with 18's and 19's.

_zebra

so apparently pewter FRCs is where it's at!!

man, i'm coming around to liking these wheels. i found a set in town with tires for $400 on CL. i just don't know if i wanna go with 19" rears

99alvette

Your front tires the Ventus 245/45ZR17
will fit a 17 inch wheel that is 9.5 inches wide
Your rear Tires HTRZ-2 275/40ZR18
will fit an 18 inch wheel that is 10.5 inches wide
Tires Are Sumitomo HTRZ-2 275( how wide the tire is)/40(says how tall the side wall is) R18(stands for the rim size the tire fits)

yaknow

My pewter FRC with 18's and 19's

C5 Corvette C5

Hears mine its a pewter coupe. I went with black 18/19 c6z deep dish from JWmotoring.

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vetteman741

Cray wheels, made exclusively for Corvettes in the perfect sizes for your tires. These are what I want to buy

The black/polished lip would look really cool on a Pewter FRC

Pinnacle has them on sale
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/whee...post1577128184

Also available at other Corvette Forum vendors

QCVette

I went with the 2000 polished thinspokes. I like them. The stock TPMS and tires swapped over to them too.

I also agree with RetiredSFC 97 that the 90 wheels are great. I put them on my 88 and then on my 94. I have heard that they may fit on a C5, but I have not tried it yet.

_zebra

i've seen where some C5 racers use the C4 ZR1 17" wheels

itzza427

Polished thin spokes are a tasteful and affordable alternative!!