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Old 11-24-2014, 09:07 PM
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Default Wheels Could Be Much Better and it's Z06 not ZO6...

Why are the stock wheels so ugly? IMO these wheels are an injustice to the rest of the car. For a wide body Corvette the wheels could have been amazing.
Old 11-24-2014, 09:23 PM
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I rather like the new wheels.

But, in any event, nothing HRE can't fix for ya.
Old 11-24-2014, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
I rather like the new wheels.

But, in any event, nothing HRE can't fix for ya.
They look great.
Old 11-24-2014, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Pocket Aces
Why are the stock wheels so ugly? IMO these wheels are an injustice to the rest of the car. For a wide body Corvette the wheels could have been amazing.
I cant say how much I disagree with you - I LOVE the wheels - great credit to Chevy.

However we do have different views on products and Im not saying your wrong from your view - just that we have different views and I love the wheels....
Old 11-24-2014, 09:49 PM
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Finally someone states the obvious. I'm with Pocket Aces. The C7Z wheels leave a whole lot to be desired imo.
Old 11-24-2014, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Pocket Aces
Why are the stock wheels so ugly? IMO these wheels are an injustice to the rest of the car. For a wide body Corvette the wheels could have been amazing.
Totally agree.... I like the Stingray ones better. These will be a pain in the "you know where" when it comes time to clean.....
Old 11-24-2014, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Low Ufo
Totally agree.... I like the Stingray ones better. These will be a pain in the "you know where" when it comes time to clean.....
Yes indeed. Cleaning those wheels is gonna be a nightmare.
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I think the wheels are average. nothing special. The C6 Grandsport rims were exceptional
Old 11-24-2014, 09:58 PM
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The C6 cup wheels may be the best vette wheel to date, IMO.
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I really like the wheels in nickel pearl silver.
Old 11-24-2014, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 10WhiteGS
I think the wheels are average. nothing special. The C6 Grandsport rims were exceptional
I guess it's subjective. I had a 2012 GS with chrome wheels and didn't like them. I like the black wheels on my Z51 Stingray much better. Looking forward the the Spectra Gray wheels on my Z06.
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Originally Posted by Mdm23
Yes indeed. Cleaning those wheels is gonna be a nightmare.
I like the wheels but thought the exact same thing, so I bought the gray wheels - problem solved...
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I like the wheels
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I like these wheels, but they are going to be a pia to keep clean. I had C6 ZR1 20 spoke on my C6 Z ... Ditched those that very readon for a set of Cups. Much easier to maintain

The wheel on the new Z/28 is IMO the best looking wheel GM has ever made
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Originally Posted by OH THREE Z

The wheel on the new Z/28 is IMO the best looking wheel GM has ever made
Easily the best looking GM wheels. The Stingray ones aren't bad either, they look great on the Lambo.
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Originally Posted by OH THREE Z
I like these wheels, but they are going to be a pia to keep clean. I had C6 ZR1 20 spoke on my C6 Z ... Ditched those that very readon for a set of Cups. Much easier to maintain

The wheel on the new Z/28 is IMO the best looking wheel GM has ever made

Agree on the cleanup- will be a pain - but love the looks of the ZO6 chrome wheel. Although I bought chrome where many love black - it may have a bit of a bling ....
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Wheels aren't horrible, but I'm disappointed that there really isn't a concave fitment that will work. I totally agree that the factory wheels will be a bitch to keep clean, especially for those without CCB's.

Plan to switch to aftermarket wheels.

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Originally Posted by Glenn Quagmire
Wheels aren't horrible, but I'm disappointed that there really isn't a concave fitment that will work. I totally agree that the factory wheels will be a bitch to keep clean, especially for those without CCB's.

Plan to switch to aftermarket wheels.
No concave face indicates a superior suspension geometry. Small cost to pay for laying that patch down time and time again.

I too like concave spokes. I'll be searching.
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I love the wheels.
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The wheels are absolutely amazing. First time in any car I'm not itching to replace. May be tough to clean but getting it in grey helps. May change the wheels in a couple of years if I see too many Z on the roads.



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