[Z06] Check out these wheels???
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From: West Covina CA
Check out these wheels???
I just found my future wheels.... 
Does any vendor sell these or anyone have them on there car?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
Does any vendor sell these or anyone have them on there car?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
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Original thread for them with better price even:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2143152
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2143152
Drifting
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I have them on my ZO6, and they are perfect. Geometry is true, and with Pilot sports, one wheel took 1/2 oz and the other three were 1/4 oz or less to balance. The darker center is just dark enough (Gunmetal Grey definitely the choice, depending on the color of your car. Mine is red), and seems to disappear when they are rolling, showing the rotors and calipers, and the reduced hub size (they are like the C6 centers) help that. the rim is actually a stainless, polished rim, and gives the wheel just enough shine, requires no special maintenance. They are really excellent. I also got them for the lower price. Could not be happier. Oh about weight. They are couple pounds heavier, and in my case, the pilot sports were lighter than the eagles, so my unsprung weight is near identical to stock. Also East Coast corvettes has in their wheel accessories a C5 logo set sized just right to fit over the C6 logo. Note that you can get lighter, stronger competition wheels, and much more expensive wheels, but these are perfect for a street driven ZO6. I guess you can tell, I like these wheels.
Last edited by ZR1991; Oct 19, 2008 at 05:31 PM.
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I have them on my ZO6, and they are perfect. Geometry is true, and with Pilot sports, one wheel took 1/2 oz and the other three were 1/4 oz or less to balance. The darker center is just dark enough (Gunmetal Grey definitely the choice, depending on the color of your car. Mine is red), and seems to disappear when they are rolling, showing the rotors and calipers, and the reduced hub size (they are like the C6 centers) help that. the rim is actually a stainless, polished rim, and gives the wheel just enough shine, requires no special maintenance. They are really excellent. I also got them for the lower price. Could not be happier. Oh about weight. They are couple pounds heavier, and in my case, the pilot sports were lighter than the eagles, so my unsprung weight is near identical to stock. Also East Coast corvettes has in their wheel accessories a C5 logo set sized just right to fit over the C6 logo. Note that you can get lighter, stronger competition wheels, and much more expensive wheels, but these are perfect for a street driven ZO6. I guess you can tell, I like these wheels.
Drifting
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Lets try these (I have an account that I never have used with Nikon).
Stock Wheels:
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
New Wheels:
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
If you want more, I either have them, or can take details if someone wants something specific. I loaded these in a rush, and had to learn how to do it as well.
Stock Wheels:
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
New Wheels:
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.JPG?rot=0
If you want more, I either have them, or can take details if someone wants something specific. I loaded these in a rush, and had to learn how to do it as well.
Last edited by ZR1991; Oct 19, 2008 at 09:09 PM.
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Drifting
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HA! I knew I was going to get caught by the lowering police!
I am thinking about it, but have resisted because I am worried about clearance, and I don't know exactly how, though I understand the C5 is easier than the C4. If lowered, is it easy to get the factory (ZO6) alignment back?
Regards
I am thinking about it, but have resisted because I am worried about clearance, and I don't know exactly how, though I understand the C5 is easier than the C4. If lowered, is it easy to get the factory (ZO6) alignment back?
Regards
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I go the camber kit from PFADT... alignment shop told me that it helped them out a lot to get it right... I also upgraded the front bushing while i was there. Lets see some side view shots...
side shots
Drifting
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I'll get them for you if the weather allows. May be a day or two. I'll also take some up close detail shots including the stock lug nuts and smaller hub (one of the best visual features), and the C5 logo.
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From: Orange County CA
I really like these wheels. Your car looks great. Those are not 18's all around are they? They are still 17x9.5 / 18x10.5 correct?
waiting for more pics.....
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