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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Why is it so hard to find 20in wheels for my 2000 corvette. And where can I find them at a good price.
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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Not so hard if you look for 20" wheels/Corvette on GOOGLE. Plenty of aftermarket vendors that make 20" wheels. Its just getting the correct offsets.

A last resort is custom made wheels.

Why do you want 20" wheels? Why not go 19s all around? 20" wheels that require 20" tires cost a heck of a lot more than 19s. Just an FYI.
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by WICKEDFRC
Not so hard if you look for 20" wheels/Corvette on GOOGLE. Plenty of aftermarket vendors that make 20" wheels. Its just getting the correct offsets.

A last resort is custom made wheels.

Why do you want 20" wheels? Why not go 19s all around? 20" wheels that require 20" tires cost a heck of a lot more than 19s. Just an FYI.
....and up the unsprung weight, which you don't need.
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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These are C5 Wheels and 20" is an option from this vendor.http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/Cray-Wheels_c348.htm
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by clifford1
Why is it so hard to find 20in wheels for my 2000 corvette.
Because it isn't.
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Here is a 20/20 set of Rohana



what kind of money do you want to spend
what kind of finish?
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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What does 20" wheels do to the ride, compared to the stock 17/18?
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Check with vendors like JW Motoring, Double D Mods, or House of Wheels and see what they offer. Manufacturers like CCW, Forgeline, etc., also offer a selection of styles in 20" diameter.

And I agree with WICKEDFRC - not only are the wheels more expensive, but the tires are as well. And while it is just my opinion, I think the staggered sizes of say 19/20 just look better on the car.

As to what a set of 20" wheels do to the ride, it really depends on the tire and the sidewall height. The lower the sidewall height, generally the rougher the ride. At least that has been my experience.
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Originally Posted by Lazarus Long
What does 20" wheels do to the ride, compared to the stock 17/18?
I never saw any decrease in ride quality, when I went to 19 x 20" wheels, from stock. None!
Several forum vendors also sell 20" wheels made specifically for C5, so all the offsets are correct (Speed Depot, for instance).

A 20" wheel and tire, is a little heavier than an 18" wheel/tire. That should not surprise anyone.

I love my set up (19 x 20), but think 19's all around is a very good option as well.

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I had 19/19

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19/20 HRE.



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