View Poll Results: Which set would you put on your vette??
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Which "CCW" would it be???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,135
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I really like that 3 piece sp16. Most people either don't want to spring for the look or dislike the rivets. Personally those look amazing.
I have 3 piece Iforged on mine and despite what the man with the ****** watch says; the car looks $4k nicer; Easily. High end wheels really put a car into that next level.
No, these are not lighter than factory although they will hold more rubber. Wheels like these are like jewelery on a woman. Sure they don't need a 6" heel, and diamonds or makeup to get the job done; but I sure as hell enjoy it more.
Saving $ doesn't guarantee some life worth living. You save what you need and enjoy the rest while you can. If at near 60yrs old, you can't come off a few grand...well, maybe you've done it wrong. No need to bash people who aren't concerned with it. Quality of life has a cost and if the man enjoys it, let him.
I have 3 piece Iforged on mine and despite what the man with the ****** watch says; the car looks $4k nicer; Easily. High end wheels really put a car into that next level.
No, these are not lighter than factory although they will hold more rubber. Wheels like these are like jewelery on a woman. Sure they don't need a 6" heel, and diamonds or makeup to get the job done; but I sure as hell enjoy it more.
Saving $ doesn't guarantee some life worth living. You save what you need and enjoy the rest while you can. If at near 60yrs old, you can't come off a few grand...well, maybe you've done it wrong. No need to bash people who aren't concerned with it. Quality of life has a cost and if the man enjoys it, let him.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,219
Likes: 789
From: Fort Myers Beach Florida
Besides the fact I would never buy any of these, if I came across a used car for sale that had them installed the first question I would ask is "do you still have the proper OEM wheels that came with this car?" Back in the seventies folks wanted Crager SS wheels. My friends 69 vert was stolen because some lowlife wanted those wheels. The price some pay for the latest BLING is amazing ( save your old wheels for the next owner)
Last edited by DDaaryl; Feb 1, 2016 at 11:30 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,260
Likes: 429
From: Houston TX
I really like that 3 piece sp16. Most people either don't want to spring for the look or dislike the rivets. Personally those look amazing.
I have 3 piece Iforged on mine and despite what the man with the ****** watch says; the car looks $4k nicer; Easily. High end wheels really put a car into that next level.
No, these are not lighter than factory although they will hold more rubber. Wheels like these are like jewelery on a woman. Sure they don't need a 6" heel, and diamonds or makeup to get the job done; but I sure as hell enjoy it more.
I have 3 piece Iforged on mine and despite what the man with the ****** watch says; the car looks $4k nicer; Easily. High end wheels really put a car into that next level.
No, these are not lighter than factory although they will hold more rubber. Wheels like these are like jewelery on a woman. Sure they don't need a 6" heel, and diamonds or makeup to get the job done; but I sure as hell enjoy it more.
For comparison, I had the SP16a one piece wheels on my car and they looked good, but not as special as the hybrid versions, in my opinion.
I've since moved to three piece wheels and love the look of the exposed fasteners. While not for everyone, I feel they have a look that fits the time period of the C5 extremely well.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,244
Likes: 96
From: not far enough from Chicago
We need to have our priorities straight. I would rather not work at McDonalds at 72 asking “would you like a hot apple pie?” but I had a car, 30 something," or whatever", so many years ago with cool wheels.
I didn't invest my money, I spent it on wheels
Last edited by StevieB; Feb 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,135
Likes: 258
If 4K ruined your life at 60, then it didn't really matter and you had no business owning a corvette either. Not everyone on here is retiring; c5's are cheap. If someone wants to have fun with one; let them.
Of all the things people 'waste' money on; at least items like this hold value. Probably less depreciation than the corvette itself.
Of all the things people 'waste' money on; at least items like this hold value. Probably less depreciation than the corvette itself.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 455
Likes: 38
From: Vancouver Washington
Maxx_zo6 fitment????
Hi if anybody knows Maxx_z06 wheel and tire specs that would be much appreciated I don't have tpe's though I have cc fenders but trying to achieve the same fitment 
Thank you
Thank you
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,764
Likes: 375
From: Central Florida
Buying cheap wheels is like buying cheap steak! 
on a side note if anyone wants to trade their shiny sp500's for some factory oem thin spokes I'm willing if you throw in some cash or a gift certificate to Cracker Barrel 
I don't want yours toque you probably ruined them with all that sanding the machine marks off
Good luck op you are a good sport! Whatever wheels you get post those spinners up for us all to gawk at!
on a side note if anyone wants to trade their shiny sp500's for some factory oem thin spokes I'm willing if you throw in some cash or a gift certificate to Cracker Barrel I don't want yours toque you probably ruined them with all that sanding the machine marks off
Good luck op you are a good sport! Whatever wheels you get post those spinners up for us all to gawk at!
Last edited by Forcedvert; Feb 2, 2016 at 09:42 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 20,030
Likes: 289
From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Originally Posted by Forcedvert;
I don't want yours toque you probably ruined them with all that sanding the machine marks off
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,110
Likes: 285
From: Rio Rancho New Mexico
My New CCW's will be here in a couple of weeks. I had a few People give me crap because i chose to spend my own money on something that i really enjoy... Some people want 1k RWHP...some want a stock GM gem...as for me, i love wheels. I dont see why people always have to tell someone else how to spend thier own money. Maybe the people talking crap about us who like/buy authentic true wheels are jealous LOL
Last edited by chassed; Feb 2, 2016 at 11:06 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 455
Likes: 38
From: Vancouver Washington
My New CCW's will be here in a couple of weeks. I had a few People give me crap because i chose to spend my own money on something that i really enjoy... Some people want 1k RWHP...some want a stock GM gem...as for me, i love wheels. I dont see why people always have to tell someone else how to spend thier own money. Maybe the people talking crap about us who like/buy authentic true wheels are jealous LOL
Hi can I ask which ones you picked??
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 455
Likes: 38
From: Vancouver Washington
that's the one
and not because of price...its the best looking of the four![/QUOTE]I agree these are good looking but if you want a big lip these aren't the ones Jon told me only 2 1/2 on the lip which was kinda odd to me but I think they are concave so maybe that explains it
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,135
Likes: 258
The hybrid SP16 is definitely on another level. I believe they are two piece but they do have the three piece look and use real fasteners.
For comparison, I had the SP16a one piece wheels on my car and they looked good, but not as special as the hybrid versions, in my opinion.
I've since moved to three piece wheels and love the look of the exposed fasteners. While not for everyone, I feel they have a look that fits the time period of the C5 extremely well.
For comparison, I had the SP16a one piece wheels on my car and they looked good, but not as special as the hybrid versions, in my opinion.
I've since moved to three piece wheels and love the look of the exposed fasteners. While not for everyone, I feel they have a look that fits the time period of the C5 extremely well.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,244
Likes: 96
From: not far enough from Chicago
HE CAN’T BUY THE WHEELS BECAUSE I SAY SO!
When I was 13 years old I had my mom buy a blue chip stock with $2,000, I inherited.
It’s now worth $29,000,000!!!!!!!
I’m like Warren Buffett;
I still look at the price of gas at the pump and if it’s too high I don’t even fill the tank.
When I was 13 years old I had my mom buy a blue chip stock with $2,000, I inherited.
It’s now worth $29,000,000!!!!!!!
I’m like Warren Buffett;
I still look at the price of gas at the pump and if it’s too high I don’t even fill the tank.
Last edited by StevieB; Feb 2, 2016 at 12:12 PM.