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Old May 22, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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These are Factory Reproductions C6Z06 wheels, in C5 Z06 sizes.
Brakes are Sportbrakes slotted, calipers powercoated by Mike the powdercoater.
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99 Vert (OEM Polished C6 Wheels & Tires)

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Originally Posted by Toque
Can you still buy Mallett wheels ? I thought they stopped making them.

Looks sweet !

Toque
Attached are a few shots of my old 99 vert with a polished set of Mallett wheels. Ashame they are not making them anymore. I really liked the look.




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Just cheap motorsport Z06


OEM polished C6

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Old May 28, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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I shined up my dad's Vette and took it out for some quick photos.


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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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Zennitti Stella
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R 20x10
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Tommy/50thVette


Zennitti Stella
Fr 19x9.5
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Uhhhh.....
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Dayumn! There are some awesome set up here...

Come to think of it, I don't thinK I ever got around to actually posting a pic after I got mine...

Forgeline S03P 19x11 rear with 315/25/19 Michelin PS2's, 18 x 9.5 front with 265/35/18 PS2's...




Dave, Very Vert Very Sharp Lookin....

BTW, who's rear spoiler is that. I love it. That's the kind I want to get for mine.
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Originally Posted by Toque
Best idea is to get a set of Z06 wheels and finish them in any color you want. They are extremely light weight and you will free up some HP at the same time. I got my stock Z06 wheels painted silver and clear coated for $400 at a local professional wheel shop. (First 2x pics below).

More pics on my web site....
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html

You can also go with Panther Wheel to get them machined. I think they run about $600. I love this look and still am considering it for the future... (last pic below)

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Panther Machined wheels....


That is just the look I want... what color paint did you use?
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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This thread is like the Energizer bunny. It keeps going and going!

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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Blood
UKXPAT - I like your new wheels much better. Not so much bling.
Thanks, I think they suit the C5 much better as well!

Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MR.WaynesWorld
Dave, Very Vert Very Sharp Lookin....

BTW, who's rear spoiler is that. I love it. That's the kind I want to get for mine.
:o Thanks Wayne! It's Caravaggio. Can't wait to see your ride get modded out....


Originally Posted by Cozmo
This thread is like the Energizer bunny. It keeps going and going!
So true Larry

But I gotta say... there are some bad @zz wheel combos out there! !!
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 6xVETTE
That is just the look I want... what color paint did you use?
Thanks
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