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What 18" wheels clear Z07 rear?

Old 01-31-2015, 05:06 AM
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Default What 18" wheels clear Z07 rear?

I have some fun times (in mexico) im taking my car to. Wondering

1) What 18 inch wheel clears the back of the z07 brakes?
2) im running 345 35 18 M&H for it so need to know offset
3) 13 inch wheel will be width id want


Any info is appreciated
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Originally Posted by NORCALSS
I have some fun times (in mexico) im taking my car to. Wondering

1) What 18 inch wheel clears the back of the z07 brakes?
2) im running 345 35 18 M&H for it so need to know offset
3) 13 inch wheel will be width id want


Any info is appreciated
I'm trying to do the same.... I was thinking of doing a c6 ZR1 aftermarket rear rim in 18x10 and have them shipped out and widened. That style rim is very close to the new ZO6 rim pattern...

I also found this c6 zo6 rims but the pattern is off compared to new ZO6...http://www.1stratecorvetteparts.com/...06-wheels.html
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nd-chrome.html

Check those out too, maybe do the 18x10.5 and have them widened to 13'
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18's fit on the rear of a ZR1 so they'll fit a C7Z07!
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Originally Posted by blkbrd69
Finspeed
im looking for a non custom set up. finspeed porb 800 a wheel.

ive used eric vaugn to widen my rims before so if i can get some 18x10s with right offset and add 3 inches to inside for 350 bucks then ill do that.


I deal with tons of the z06 replica wheels so the guys at factory reproductions will send me some wheels to test out also

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I've done a few sets of Forgeline 18" wheels, doing an 18x12" AR1 for a client as they look pretty close to the factory rims. I'm doing 18x12.5 on mine since I have those 345s
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CCW wheels are made to fit.
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Originally Posted by Dave Schotz
CCW wheels are made to fit.
John at CCW knows his stuff. A true professional.

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Originally Posted by blkbrd69
Finspeed

Finspeed great wheel for the money, These are my road/autocross/track wheels. I have a set of 345/30/18 BFG Drag Radials that I will be mounting up for the drag strip, I'm looking for a front drag tire that will fit maybe on a 18x8?
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Originally Posted by Cyclone09Z06
Finspeed great wheel for the money, These are my road/autocross/track wheels. I have a set of 345/30/18 BFG Drag Radials that I will be mounting up for the drag strip, I'm looking for a front drag tire that will fit maybe on a 18x8?
How much are 2 finspeed 18x13 wheels??? Im trying to find a wheel that will fit over the brakes and save us guys money and not have to spend thousands for 2 wheels.

Widening 2 18" wheels by eric vaugn is about $300 shipped. YOu can get 18 inch vett wheels for anywhere from 250 to 350 shipped for 2. If i can find a wheel where inside diameter is big enough I can help the guys save literally hundreds of dollars. I shot a email to a few places I have wheel accounts at so I will keep you guys posted.
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Finspeeds have a number of different options to choose from so the price can climb quickly. They are still still less than Forgelines but figure over $1K per wheel for a 18 x 13". CCW's are a less expensive option although not as good looking as either the Finspeeds or Forgelines.
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Finspeed pricing is on the website:
http://www.finspeed.com/performance-wheels/f14/
18x13 are $855 each.
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Hey Daniel,

Any discounts for CF members?
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Originally Posted by dfinke23
Finspeed pricing is on the website:
http://www.finspeed.com/performance-wheels/f14/
18x13 are $855 each.
so for 2 wheels are prob around 1800 shipped.

What i will do is talk to a bunch of wheel manuf. to see if I can save you guys possibly over 1k rear wheels. I have a few emails out to current wheel manuf. I sell and getting inside diameter of wheel hoop to see which one might just work.

If i can get the right offset in a 18x10 adding 2.5 to 3 inches on inside will be perfect
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Originally Posted by BigNastyZO7
I'm trying to do the same.... I was thinking of doing a c6 ZR1 aftermarket rear rim in 18x10 and have them shipped out and widened. That style rim is very close to the new ZO6 rim pattern...

I also found this c6 zo6 rims but the pattern is off compared to new ZO6...http://www.1stratecorvetteparts.com/...06-wheels.html
ANYONE KNOW IF ABOVE WOULD FIT 2015 NON-Z07???
I need to get something ordered today/tomorrow

Thanks,
Jason
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I got no answers so I went for them. 18x12 Z06 style wheels. It was the LAST set!
Ill let you know if they fit.

NOW next question is, 335/35/18 Hoosier, OR 345/35/18 MT ??????

My car is an Auto/trans. What height would be best? Or do I have to guinea pig for that also???

Jason

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I run Finspeeds on our C6Z and I will run them on the C7Z also. A factory reproduction 18" C6Z wheel will not clear the rear calipers. I tried that with our old reproduction wheels and it wasn't even close.
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Originally Posted by RichieRichZ06
I run Finspeeds on our C6Z and I will run them on the C7Z also. A factory reproduction 18" C6Z wheel will not clear the rear calipers. I tried that with our old reproduction wheels and it wasn't even close.
Well mine is a NON-Z07 so I will give this a shot and report back.

Any input on Drag Radial tires? 26" vs 27.5" tall for rear w/AUTO trans?

Jason
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