After Market Wheels
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After Market Wheels
E-Bay is full of after market wheels for sale. I looking at some ZR1 wheels for my C5. There are several wheel companies selling which appears to be the same wheel at different prices. House of Wheels is one of the companies I am considering a purchase from?
Who can give me some general knowledge on after market wheels and any cautions I need to look out for?
Who can give me some general knowledge on after market wheels and any cautions I need to look out for?
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Bought my C6 Z wheels from HOW a few years back. No problems and was willng to take care of any issues. I've bought two set from him over the past few years. Been very happy. 
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Thank you for your input.. My main concern is buying a aftermarket wheel and they not holding up on a vette?
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Running a set of ZR1 style 18/19's I bought with tires and new TPM sensors all installed from Tire Rack. They clearly label what fits and what does not on their web site. I used C6 tire sizes -look good on my silver C5. Been on a few years now, no issues. Having said that, I saw a very nice black C5 yesterday (parked next to me) with polished "base" C6 style spoked wheels - really suited the black car. BTW, at the rear there is around a 20mm difference in offset between C5 and actual C6 wheels, so be careful what you buy if you buy from ebay, etc.
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Running a set of ZR1 style 18/19's I bought with tires and new TPM sensors all installed from Tire Rack. They clearly label what fits and what does not on their web site. I used C6 tire sizes -look good on my silver C5. Been on a few years now, no issues. Having said that, I saw a very nice black C5 yesterday (parked next to me) with polished "base" C6 style spoked wheels - really suited the black car. BTW, at the rear there is around a 20mm difference in offset between C5 and actual C6 wheels, so be careful what you buy if you buy from ebay, etc.
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Yes, they just need to know what year (early or late TPMS system) your car is and they put the whole thing together for you - you just have to go through the TPMS "learning" process - they even included a magnet for that job! FYI, mine gets driven year round unless there is snow, so I opted for Michelin Pilot A/S tires as against the Pilot Sports. They work well - and have more grip that you can safely use driving on public roads, IMO. Good in the wet/slush too. Even got me home in significant snow that caught me out this winter.
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I bought my set of ZR1 from WCC.
I talked with Paul, told him what I wanted & what I found. He said no problem. Sold & Shipped
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I talked with Paul, told him what I wanted & what I found. He said no problem. Sold & Shipped
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Thanks - I will take a second look? I few club members have the ZR1 on their C5 but unsure of the size they have?
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Totally agree - 18/19's just look better all around IMO. I lowered my C5 a little when I put the 18/19's on so that the wheels have a better "fit" in the wheel arches in terms of "air gap" around the wheel. Worth it for the improved look, IMO - and easy to do.
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