Wheels Question/Thoughts
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Wheels Question/Thoughts
Ok, having owned my car for just under 3 weeks now, I'm mapping out where I want to go and be with it. New wheels are a MUST (no offense to the wagon wheel lovers). My favorite so far is the Hyper Silver C6 ZO6 wheels that a few vendors sell, but now comes the question.....
17x8.5 w/18x9.5 or go one larger and put the 18x9.5 and 19x10's on it, or even same size front/rear I.E. 18x9.5 at all four corners??? Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
17x8.5 w/18x9.5 or go one larger and put the 18x9.5 and 19x10's on it, or even same size front/rear I.E. 18x9.5 at all four corners??? Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Ok, having owned my car for just under 3 weeks now, I'm mapping out where I want to go and be with it. New wheels are a MUST (no offense to the wagon wheel lovers). My favorite so far is the Hyper Silver C6 ZO6 wheels that a few vendors sell, but now comes the question.....
17x8.5 w/18x9.5 or go one larger and put the 18x9.5 and 19x10's on it, or even same size front/rear I.E. 18x9.5 at all four corners??? Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
17x8.5 w/18x9.5 or go one larger and put the 18x9.5 and 19x10's on it, or even same size front/rear I.E. 18x9.5 at all four corners??? Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
18x9.5 fronts with 265/35 GS-D3's
18x10.5 rears with 295/35 GS-D3's
This setup also keeps the approximate 1" front to rear stagger that C5's are designed to have.
(FYI: Sig picture is of the car with OEM 17 & 18's)
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Cool, thanks for the reply. Right now I'm leaning towards the 17/18 setup unless I can get confirmation from one company that what they're touting as Hyper Silver is indeed that and not just competition grey.
Anyone else care to chime in?
Anyone else care to chime in?
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I run 18 x 9 1/2 with 275/35/18 on the front and 18 x 11 with 315/30/18 on the rear and really like the stance and the way they look
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Ok, having owned my car for just under 3 weeks now, I'm mapping out where I want to go and be with it. New wheels are a MUST (no offense to the wagon wheel lovers). My favorite so far is the Hyper Silver C6 ZO6 wheels that a few vendors sell, but now comes the question.....
17x8.5 w/18x9.5 or go one larger and put the 18x9.5 and 19x10's on it, or even same size front/rear I.E. 18x9.5 at all four corners??? Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
17x8.5 w/18x9.5 or go one larger and put the 18x9.5 and 19x10's on it, or even same size front/rear I.E. 18x9.5 at all four corners??? Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Crud flats will NOT be returning, most likely GSD-3's or something comparable.
So which size combination and why??
So which size combination and why??
Much quieter, much smoother, improved grip and handling all in one. I went from non-runflat fronts and runflat backs and it is a world of difference.
I'm not saying runflats are the way to go, just that you open up that option if you go 18/19.
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Originally Posted by tnarg
Before you rush into anything, check this thread. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1555397520
Shameless plug!!!!!! I was already looking at those as a "get me through" until I can get the ZO6 wheels.As for the run-flats, I'm quickly learning they're much improved. I'll look into them when the time comes.
