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Old 03-16-2008, 11:16 PM
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i have the ugly saw blades and i really like the c5 thin spokes but i also liket he c6 chrome stock rims and the c6 chrome zo6 rims. i just dont know which ones to go with and also which sizes. i want 18's and 19's . just many corvette people tell me not to do 19's. does anyone have pics of a c4 with the c6 zo6 rims on? anything would help. mine is a 95 white coupe. i love it and i think the chrome with the red capilers would just be killer. well thanks guys
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I sold her last year these are my 505a's ccw's I kept the rims and have them on my 02 z06
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Not the skinny type, but i wanted a subtle look. Just to slightly change the look (i hated the saw blades ) but not shiny as to take the attention away from the ruby paint. I took these , tires and all from my 03 C5. The tires have about 200 miles on them since i replaced them with Ronal,s LVT,s about a month after i bought my C5.




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anyone have some good pictures of c6 18 or 19 inch rims?
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Originally Posted by c4 run
i have the ugly saw blades and i really like the c5 thin spokes but i also liket he c6 chrome stock rims and the c6 chrome zo6 rims. i just dont know which ones to go with and also which sizes. i want 18's and 19's . just many corvette people tell me not to do 19's. does anyone have pics of a c4 with the c6 zo6 rims on? anything would help. mine is a 95 white coupe. i love it and i think the chrome with the red capilers would just be killer. well thanks guys
ugly sawblades? i like those sawblades lol
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These are my current wheels on my 91 Coupe.





Here are red calipers with the chrome Z-06 wheels, they need to be washed off but you get the idea.

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^^^^ WOOOOOOW
that thing is beuatiful
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here are C-6 Z06 18" on my '87

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Originally Posted by denvervet
here are C-6 Z06 18" on my '87
Now THAT's a sweet combo!

Regarding sizes - you definitely want to stick with 18's, the 19's will make it look like a Mack truck with the 2" lift-kit that'll come with it. And you definitely don't want to mix and match - C4's are not designed for staggered wheel sizes. And besides it looks totally goofy, especially if you don't lower the car afterwards (JMO).

And remember, the C4 had the widest wheel available for any Corvette until 2006 - and that was a 19" wheel. So if you're looking for that bad-*** hunkered down wide body look, the 11x17 A-Molds are the only choice
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Originally Posted by denvervet
here are C-6 Z06 18" on my '87

Gosh, the 18s dont look at all out of place. What size tire are you running?
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Originally Posted by AA2PR
Not the skinny type, but i wanted a subtle look. Just to slightly change the look (i hated the saw blades ) but not shiny as to take the attention away from the ruby paint. I took these , tires and all from my 03 C5. The tires have about 200 miles on them since i replaced them with Ronal,s LVT,s about a month after i bought my C5.




I'm assuming that those are the stock C5 17" front and 18" rear diameter? Did you have to use a spacer?

I have a chance to get some magnesium C5 thin spokes, and I'm thinking they might look pretty good with my black C4. I also have a friend with a 2000 F body, and if they fit his, he might go halves on the cost.

Thanks,
Steven
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Originally Posted by ekess744
Gosh, the 18s dont look at all out of place. What size tire are you running?
Tire size Sumitomo HTRZIII 275/40-18 only put on last weekend I think they add 20hsp
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Originally Posted by OldCorvetteFan
I'm assuming that those are the stock C5 17" front and 18" rear diameter? Did you have to use a spacer?

I have a chance to get some magnesium C5 thin spokes, and I'm thinking they might look pretty good with my black C4. I also have a friend with a 2000 F body, and if they fit his, he might go halves on the cost.

Thanks,
Steven
I have polished Y2K thin spokes on my 93, no spacers or adaptors needed. Mine came with Cooper ZEON 275/40R/18. When I'm ready for new tires I'll probaly go for a 35 series to bring the total diameter of the rears back in line with the original so my speedo will be correct again.
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Originally Posted by denvervet
here are C-6 Z06 18" on my '87

Did you have to use spacers for offset on those wheels to fit the 87? They look great. My wife wants those wheels for here blue 87 vert.

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