C6 Z06 wheels
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C6 Z06 wheels
I like the look of these wheels on the C5 , due to the tire price's , I'm looking at 17 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5 , but my question is why is there such a price difference from the different manufacturer's :
Factory reproduction , OEW , O.E Concepts , ACE and so on .... I am sure that they are all made in China !!!! Can anyone shoot me a lead on which is a better brand , or on one that they have had issues on the wheel itself , such as having issues getting them balanced or any other type of issues.. Any information would be greatly appreciated
Factory reproduction , OEW , O.E Concepts , ACE and so on .... I am sure that they are all made in China !!!! Can anyone shoot me a lead on which is a better brand , or on one that they have had issues on the wheel itself , such as having issues getting them balanced or any other type of issues.. Any information would be greatly appreciated
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What finish are you looking for? We carry reproduction wheels and we are a supporting vendor on the forum. You will have no issues with fitment or quality with us.
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I had very good luck with a set of Factory Reproduction wheels - C5 Z06s.
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What finish are you looking for? We carry reproduction wheels and we are a supporting vendor on the forum. You will have no issues with fitment or quality with us.
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From: Doral Fl
What tire combo did you use , I'm leaning towards 17/18 to keep the cost of the tires down. I was thinking of 255/40/17 in the front and 295/35/18 on the rear. That would give me an inch difference , so that I won't have issues with the traction control. I know General UHP's come in that size.
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I like the look of these wheels on the C5 , due to the tire price's , I'm looking at 17 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5 , but my question is why is there such a price difference from the different manufacturer's :
Factory reproduction , OEW , O.E Concepts , ACE and so on .... I am sure that they are all made in China !!!! Can anyone shoot me a lead on which is a better brand , or on one that they have had issues on the wheel itself , such as having issues getting them balanced or any other type of issues.. Any information would be greatly appreciated
Factory reproduction , OEW , O.E Concepts , ACE and so on .... I am sure that they are all made in China !!!! Can anyone shoot me a lead on which is a better brand , or on one that they have had issues on the wheel itself , such as having issues getting them balanced or any other type of issues.. Any information would be greatly appreciated
I am running a 18/19 combo with 265/35-18 and 295/30-19. I would have put 275's on the front but they would have been taller than the rears. Wish Vredestein made a taller and wider tire for the rear.
These tire combinations are the same height as a Z06 but shorter than a standard C5.
Bought the wheels last year for $1125, to my door. But WCC has same size wheels (Different Brand) this year for less money. So check around on pricing. Never know what you might find.
Bought the tires from TomzWheels (supporting vender). Last year I purchased the set of tires for $760 to my door.
No problems with either the wheels or tires. Balanced great, ride good, no tire noise, and handle good.
Doesn't get any better than that!!!!!!!
