1slowride

Who all makes a 17" wheel to fit the C5?
I would like a 17X7 or 17X8 front, and a 17X10 or 10.5 Rear.
I am thinking about running the 295/45/17 Drag radial.

Rob Petyo

I have 17" "Bogart" front runners with 16" rears. There is not a very good selection if 16" fronts

CactusCat

Are you looking for a home-made drag pack or similar? If looks aren't so critical, you might look at some older C4 wheels (if I remember correctly, certain models had some 17x11 rears) or possibly some older F-body wheels. If you want the best and $$ isn't a problem, I'd go with the Bogarts or Welds.

1slowride

I would prefer something nice. I thought I would have maybe found something in the classifieds, but no such luck. Do you have a pic of the Bogarts?

Rob Petyo

Here ya go, taken at a time when I didn't have center caps

CactusCat

This thread might be of some benefit...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-for-a-c5.html

1slowride

Thanks for the input.
I went ahead yesterday and ordered a set of 17" Weld RT S76 Wheels.
Fronts are 17X7 and rears are 17X10.5
I think I will run a 245/45/17 and Mickey 295/45/17 for the rears.
Should have them in a few weeks.

Jason913

drool

neutron82

I love weld's, wish they would step up and make an rts that will clear c6z brakes and fit flush with stock c5 fenders

CactusCat

Yummm.... my favs.... Welds. Those look absolutely terrific...

1slowride

I got my wheels on, and very pleased with the look.
The car has been on stands for 6 weeks, and the rear has not settled
yet, so don't be too hard on me.
Fronts are 17X8 with 225/50/17
Rear are 17X10 with 295/45/17

CactusCat

That looks terrific.. ! Love seeing some sidewall for a change. I don't care much for the rubber band tire looks. Besides, they hook so much better too.. Great choice.

Jason913

Those came out great!

1slowride

Thanks guys,
Added a rear view.
I was on the fence about going to a wheel that I had not seen before on a C5, but very happy with the outcome. I had to go to a 17" because I was never able to hook a 18" tire. I tried Toyo's & Mickey's, but the car just blew the 18" up. It should hook now,,,,.
Mark

ajrothm

Looks good!! Cool to see something different for a change.

Down the road if you want a little more meat in the back, you can run the M&H 325/45/17. It will fill out on that wheel nicely and stuff the fenders.. Tire works pretty well also..

JoeyG

Those are alot nicer than my Kinesis or CCW setups

b16gsr

I love your Kinesis wheels.

1slowride

I am going to try to get to the track tonight,or tomorrow to see if this tire is going to stick the car. I want to retain the sleeper look, so unless I just need the 325 tire, I hope to stay with these.
I could not stick the 18' Mickeys or the Toyo's. This 17" will maybe get it done I hope.

CactusCat

This is EXACTLY the reason I read the forums. This is VERY handy info !! Thanks aj....

CactusCat

Please keep us updated. Traction is my biggest headaches atm...