Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Thoughts on these wheels

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 28, 2011 | 11:44 PM
  #1  
typerpower97's Avatar
typerpower97
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Default Thoughts on these wheels

I am in the market for some new wheels and was considering these as a possible buy...thoughts?

Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:24 AM
  #2  
StingrayRebel's Avatar
StingrayRebel
Acct Suspended APR 2026 by request
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 10,367
Likes: 1,272
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
C5 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
Default

i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:27 AM
  #3  
typerpower97's Avatar
typerpower97
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Default

Originally Posted by neutron82
i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
Im not very good at matching color styles and I can never tell if the white and black go well together.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:39 AM
  #4  
striper's Avatar
striper
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
Likes: 249
From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Default

Originally Posted by neutron82
i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
In addition to agreeing with this comment, I also don't prefer all black wheels, on white or any other color cars for that matter. Black spokes I like but you at least need the polished rim to separate the wheel from the tire.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:43 AM
  #5  
SG Lou's Avatar
SG Lou
Safety Car
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,938
Likes: 498
From: Fords, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by striper
In addition to agreeing with this comment, I also don't prefer all black wheels, on white or any other color cars for that matter. Black spokes I like but you at least need the polished rim to separate the wheel from the tire.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:48 AM
  #6  
chasboy's Avatar
chasboy
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 7,420
Likes: 969
From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
Default

Originally Posted by neutron82
i don't like them... i'm not a fan of spokes that are on the outer edge of the wheel... i prefer wheels with a lip but that's just me... it's your car so if you like them get them and who cares what anyone else thinks
I think chrome complements white better than any other color wheel.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 03:32 AM
  #7  
JETZ's Avatar
JETZ
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,080
Likes: 151
From: Toronto
Default

Plus all that extra 'elbow grease', for all those spokes.

If, down the road you want to upgrade to Big brakes, will you be able to order these wheels for that scenario?

Originally Posted by striper
In addition to agreeing with this comment, I also don't prefer all black wheels, on white or any other color cars for that matter. Black spokes I like but you at least need the polished rim to separate the wheel from the tire.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:00 AM
  #8  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,670
Likes: 24,663
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

For me, I wouldn't want that many spokes either. White with black wheels goes well together, but a polished lip would be a better choice if you go that route. And chrome does go well with any color car.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:08 AM
  #9  
jrose7004's Avatar
jrose7004
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,489
Likes: 1,809
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

I'd go for something chrome that is deep dish.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Thoughts on these wheels





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:05 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-1
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE