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Old 01-19-2014, 03:11 PM
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Right style, diameter, & width. Wrong offset & bolt pattern makes it unusable:

http://www.axiswheels.com/view-wheel/ogsan-17-


Some Third Gen F-body guys like them though (using questionable spacers instead of adapters):
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/wh...eels-17x9.html

The BBS RS178 was a 17x9.5 +56 offset made for the Corvette (5 x 120.65), but they are long gone. Last (used) set of 4 I saw was on a BMW forum for $1900 shipped, so they remain beyond my budget.

One option is to go with a variation of the Z06 17x9.5 wheels so I can use my 17" tires. Reading the maintenance records I got for it, the PO put GY F1s on it about 25K miles ago. When the car gets here I can assess their condition better, they looked good in his photos. I'm also looking down the road at tire replacement costs, the 285/40-17 doesn't seem to be as popular as others, so I may be better off going with an 18" rear setup.

Along those lines, another possibility is a 17x9.5 F & 18x10.5 R combo, but that means at least 2 new tires. I see several forum vendors here carry what I'm looking for as far as these wheels.
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After a lot of research and calculations/shopping, my current plan is to go with a set of C6 ZR1 replicas in black, 17x8.5 +49 front, and 18x9.5 +56 rear. That way I can run stock size tires up front but will need 285/35-18s in the rear, they offer a slightly larger tread width.

I'll try & insert a photo of one of the wheels.
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Originally Posted by C5_Shopper
After a lot of research and calculations/shopping, my current plan is to go with a set of C6 ZR1 replicas in black, 17x8.5 +49 front, and 18x9.5 +56 rear. That way I can run stock size tires up front but will need 285/35-18s in the rear, they offer a slightly larger tread width.

I'll try & insert a photo of one of the wheels.
Hi there. I'm selling my slightly used(1000miles) Reproduction Black ZR-1 wheels and Nitto Invo tires, TPMS, and black lug nuts. off my 2010 C6 1LT. They are stock sizes 18's front and 19's rear which are a little bigger then what you have but not sure if they would work on your car. Do some research and if they will work feel free to pm with any questions. I'm in Simi Valley, Ca.
Paid$2200
Asking $1800 or best offer!! Need them gone.Sold car!




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Sorry, I thought I had edited all of my old threads, I missed this one. By shopping & waiting, I bought 4x of the ZR-1 style replica wheels for about $500 shipped.

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