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Old May 3, 2021 | 09:01 PM
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What recommendations would you give for new wheels. Websites with best deals? Will z06 wheels fit 1992? I've been suggested 19" on rear and 18" on front...im leaning more towards the Shiney chrome look without breaking the bank

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Old May 3, 2021 | 09:18 PM
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All I can say is good luck... I am waiting on a set of c5 Z07 17x9.5Xsquare replicas. 56 ET. The back space is fairly specific to this car so there's not a lot of stocked wheels sitting around. Check shipping times on wheels of your choice and if you can even get a quote on delivery before having $800 tied up in lead times for the summer.
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Originally Posted by Tracy Baker
What recommendations would you give for new wheels. Websites with best deals? Will z06 wheels fit 1992? I've been suggested 19" on rear and 18" on front...im leaning more towards the Shiney chrome look without breaking the bank

Thanks for your time
19s are too big.

Oewheels.com

Get some 17s with the correct offset for $600.
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One reason for going slightly larger wheel dia would be an increase in tire selection. I'm considering 18"; any larger gives a rubber band look which I don't care for. Because my 95 is a Z07 it's always had a square setup for wheel width and this helps pay for better tires because being able to rotate just from front to back gives you quite a few thousand extra miles of good tread life. The offset is a critical measurement for proper fitment.

Note also that staggered wheel/tire diameters may cause havoc with your ABS system. Someone will jump right in and correct me if I'm wrong on this.
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How about a set of five spoke rims off a C5, ran across a set this weekend, thinking of putting them on a 96 roadster, just trying to decide if I like the chrome finish better then the brushed metal one on the saw blades, here is a picture of two of the four.

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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TOM65 L76 96 LT1
How about a set of five spoke rims off a C5, ran across a set this weekend, thinking of putting them on a 96 roadster, just trying to decide if I like the chrome finish better then the brushed metal one on the saw blades, here is a picture of two of the four.
I love these!!! Thats what I'm looking for
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I love these!!! Thats what I'm looking for
what do these cost usually?
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Originally Posted by Tracy Baker
what do these cost usually?
I will send you a PM.
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