Advice on wheel size
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
Advice on wheel size
Getting ready to convert car to full time track car and need some advice on wheel size. I have a 2004 Z06 and want to run a squared set-up. What is the recommeded wheel size for best performance 17" or 18" on all four corners ? Will be buying the wheels this winter and want to make sure I get what will work best. Will be running the car in NASA TTA in 2012.
#3
Safety Car
Took me forever but I gathered up 8 18x10.5 Alcoas which came on 2001 Z06s only. They're forged vs. the spuncast Speedlines that came on 2002-2004s.
#6
Burning Brakes
I think the 18s also give you much better access to scrub Hoosiers if you ever need them.
BTW I have two sets of Speedlines. I know the one set came from my
'01, but not sure what year the others came off of. Is there an easy way to tell the difference?
BTW I have two sets of Speedlines. I know the one set came from my
'01, but not sure what year the others came off of. Is there an easy way to tell the difference?
#7
Safety Car
The spokes on the Alcoas have a sharper edge and the wheels are a slightly darker color. The Speedlines have a roudned edge on the spokes and are slightly lighter. Also, the Speedlines say "Speedline" on the back whereas the Alcoas have "GM" sort of etched on the back.
Speedline wheel markings:
2001 Alcoa Z06
Speedline wheel markings:
2001 Alcoa Z06
Last edited by travisnd; 11-23-2011 at 09:42 AM.
#8
Le Mans Master
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...06-wheels.html
I have one set of Alcoas and one set of Speedlines.