18" strip/street tire
#41
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Guys, is there a reason why these replica Z06 rims wouldn't work?
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...5#.VYMZ4letyME
Please advise. Thanks!
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...5#.VYMZ4letyME
Please advise. Thanks!
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I was wondering about this wheel too. Looks to have the same specs as the one posted but is a stingray wheel. A set of these on the back of mine with drag radials would make it a little bit of a sleeper still.
#43
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Thanks man!
#44
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Unfortunately, the OE Wheel 18x10.5 C7Z06 reproduction wheel came in today and a test fit shows the rear caliper on the non-Z07 "standard" brakes DO NOT clear the caliper. They touch on the very edge of the highest point of the caliper. Too bad because the "gun metal" gray looked good with the "Shark Gray" car. The only factory fit 18 wheels I have found are the C5 Z06 18x10.5's and they barely clear by less than 3/8"in. Save your money guys! It was too good to be true for $175 wheel.
#45
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Unfortunately, the OE Wheel 18x10.5 C7Z06 reproduction wheel came in today and a test fit shows the rear caliper on the non-Z07 "standard" brakes DO NOT clear the caliper. They touch on the very edge of the highest point of the caliper. Too bad because the "gun metal" gray looked good with the "Shark Gray" car. The only factory fit 18 wheels I have found are the C5 Z06 18x10.5's and they barely clear by less than 3/8"in. Save your money guys! It was too good to be true for $175 wheel.
Can you please let me know which (exact) rim does fit so I don't order something else that won't work.
Thanks again!
#46
Drifting
Unfortunately, the OE Wheel 18x10.5 C7Z06 reproduction wheel came in today and a test fit shows the rear caliper on the non-Z07 "standard" brakes DO NOT clear the caliper. They touch on the very edge of the highest point of the caliper. Too bad because the "gun metal" gray looked good with the "Shark Gray" car. The only factory fit 18 wheels I have found are the C5 Z06 18x10.5's and they barely clear by less than 3/8"in. Save your money guys! It was too good to be true for $175 wheel.
#47
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Try Houseofwheels on ebay for OEM C5 Z06 wheels. They have gone up in price since they now fit the C7 Z06. At least with the C5 wheel they are factory spec and made in Italy by Speedline. The "new" GM C7Z06 wheels are made in CHINA. Even though they are alloys, I wouldn't be surprised if they rust out or fall apart like most other Chinese products. Sorry for the bad news. I wish they would have fit too!
#48
Drifting
With reproduction wheels, even though they are basically the same diameter and width, the internal (back side) of wheel may be slightly different than the factory as in the case of OE wheels. The OE wheel has more taper as it approaches the rear face of the wheel. You physically can not see it until you test fit the wheel. If it had a 1/4 in of less taper like the factory C5 Z06 rear rim, it would work perfect.
Try Houseofwheels on ebay for OEM C5 Z06 wheels. They have gone up in price since they now fit the C7 Z06. At least with the C5 wheel they are factory spec and made in Italy by Speedline. The "new" GM C7Z06 wheels are made in CHINA. Even though they are alloys, I wouldn't be surprised if they rust out or fall apart like most other Chinese products. Sorry for the bad news. I wish they would have fit too!
Try Houseofwheels on ebay for OEM C5 Z06 wheels. They have gone up in price since they now fit the C7 Z06. At least with the C5 wheel they are factory spec and made in Italy by Speedline. The "new" GM C7Z06 wheels are made in CHINA. Even though they are alloys, I wouldn't be surprised if they rust out or fall apart like most other Chinese products. Sorry for the bad news. I wish they would have fit too!
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#51
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Well I have the 18x10.5 oe wheels sitting in my room, just been sick last week and a half. But maybe it'll fit on my z51, if not i'll just trade them to someone with regular c5z rears or something.
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this is NOT incorrect, this is the dimensions for the base model and the Z51 which is what this thread was started for. If you have a Z06, then your offsets are different. Most people are running the C5Z wheels on their NON Z06 to fit an 18" wheel..
#55
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Sorry about that. I "assumed" we were still talking about the Z06. My apologies.
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I fully intend on trying those cheap ones lol. If they fit correctly awesome, which they're same as c5z, if not lesson learned. I've put 2500 miles on my car in like two weeks so I rather not daily a radial lol. And I'm very curious to try the et street s/s. 345 should work on a 10.5 rim.
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