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Old 10-31-2013, 03:56 PM
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Anyone using them? I need a set of 18" wheels for track use for a C5Z. Thanks...
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For price and performance on a C5, it's hard to beat the factory Z06 wheels. You can run the rear 18s on all 4 with no problem whatsoever.
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I use a set of Nurburgring's. they're good for 2 seconds a lap!
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For price and performance on a C5, it's hard to beat the factory Z06 wheels. You can run the rear 18s on all 4 with no problem whatsoever.
I know Ive been trying to get a set. The place Ive ordered some keeps pushing the date back. I have a track event in 2 weeks.....
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I know Ive been trying to get a set. The place Ive ordered some keeps pushing the date back. I have a track event in 2 weeks.....
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I have a pair on my front (will forward when I burn up those tires). They worked white well last couple outings. I've seen them on s couple cars at the track too. I have no long term report though.
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I ran a set TSW Interlagos on my car for the first time several weeks ago. Had no issues at all. 18" x 10.5" on all four, 305/645/18 and 315/675/18 DH Pirelli.

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WE ARE NOW A TSW DEALER!!

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I have a set of Interlagos as well and have had no issue with them.
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I've been running two sets for two years, 888s and Hoosiers without a problem. Great wheels!
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A fair number of guys run them. Wallyman ran them in 18x10.5 square on his C5 and I think started the trend. I ran them on my stock height C6. When I lowered it the C6 (on the rear) would not tuck the 18x10.5 with any tire wider than a 285 so now I use them on the front only with 305 width tires. I can also mount my 275 rains on them and run them all around.
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What are the weights on each rim for the 18x10.5 in the C5 offsets?

Link to your website?

Originally Posted by GT Racing Tires
I ran a set TSW Interlagos on my car for the first time several weeks ago. Had no issues at all. 18" x 10.5" on all four, 305/645/18 and 315/675/18 DH Pirelli.

BEST PART!!!!

WE ARE NOW A TSW DEALER!!

CALL ME FOR THE BEST PRICE

Todd
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I ran them last year with Conti's Extreme DW. Great wheel. Remove the plastic center cap or they will get soft and fall out. Don't ask.
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What are the weights on each rim for the 18x10.5 in the C5 offsets?

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