HELP Z06 Wheels?
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HELP Z06 Wheels?
I am looking at a set of Z06 5 Spoke/Split for my 2003 AE from Florida Corvettes. The offset is either 54mm or 56mm and they supposedly weigh approx 3 lbs more than stock wheels. I need to know if the weight will effect my car. They assure me that the wheels will fit my AE without sticking out past the fender wells. I like my tires inside the well. I need answers before I buy and I don't know of a better place to ask. Thanks
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I assume you are talking about the front wheels. If they are 8.5" wide you should be OK. OEM offset is 58mm front and 65mm rear. The extra 3 lbs per wheels will not have a big effect. You may see a slight reduction in gas mileage.
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Thanks for the info. If you get the chance check ou the wheels on hte Florida Corvettes site. The ones I am looking at are $699 for all four. This seems cheap to me so..... I am being very cautious. If you check it out give me your opinion
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Take a look at OEWheels website,too.
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I just put a set of those on about a month ago and I am very happy with them.Mine are the black 5 spoke with the stainless lip and they do not stick out of the fender well.I have a 01 C5 white convertible .
Fred
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Factory C5Z06 wheels fit perfectly on either the C5 Z06 or the C5 Vert or coup. Here are the specs for the factory Z06 wheels:
C5 Z06:
Front 17x9.5", 54mm offset
Rear 18x10.5", 58mm offset
Sounds like the wheels you are interested in are reproductions. If the specs for them are close to those above you are all set.
I wouldn't worry about 3lbs per wheel more weight. You are unlikely to notice any difference.
C5 Z06:
Front 17x9.5", 54mm offset
Rear 18x10.5", 58mm offset
Sounds like the wheels you are interested in are reproductions. If the specs for them are close to those above you are all set.
I wouldn't worry about 3lbs per wheel more weight. You are unlikely to notice any difference.
Those wheels should work just fine on your car.
