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Feb 26, 2017 | 10:53 PM

Friscojim

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Wheel suggestions

Been thinking of changing the wheels out down the road - really like the C7 Z06 style - C6 Z06 a possibility and the C6 ZR1 - just looking for suggestions - I know the final decision is whatever I like (and the wife has a big say also) - only concern with the C7 Z06 is the cleaning - if anyone has photoshop skills feel free to practice on the pics. Have the magnesium wheel option that came with it - hate to get rid of them but I'm thinking chrome would look so much better with the blue.

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Feb 26, 2017 | 11:05 PM

chasboy

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Jim, I have the c7Z wheels, and if I were doing it again I would get the c7 Z51's instead. Those extra 10 spokes make cleaning much harder.

Feb 26, 2017 | 11:53 PM

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I agree about the C7 Z51 wheels - so much easier to clean and they look great.

Feb 26, 2017 | 11:58 PM

Mike98SilVert

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C6 Z06 or C7 Z51 both look great and are both easier to keep clean.

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Feb 27, 2017 | 06:26 AM

Fcar 98

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C6 Z-06 in C5 Z -06 size with stock C5 tire size. I agree about what chrome would do for your car.

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Feb 27, 2017 | 07:13 AM

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some pix of wheels on wife's 2000 coupe .https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ifes-c5-s.html

Feb 27, 2017 | 07:29 AM

Daypoblue

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I went with the C7 Z06... I agree they are a little harder to clean, but I like the way they look.

It all comes down to personal preference.

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Feb 27, 2017 | 12:10 PM

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I would recommend going with 18 19 setup will give the car a updated look and not sacrafice your ride too much.

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Feb 27, 2017 | 01:41 PM

Friscojim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daypoblue

I went with the C7 Z06... I agree they are a little harder to clean, but I like the way they look.

It all comes down to personal preference.

I like the gun metal with your color - very nice - stock 17/18 or 18/19?

Feb 27, 2017 | 01:49 PM

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I went 17/18

Feb 28, 2017 | 02:14 AM

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I went with C7 z51 wheels.

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Feb 28, 2017 | 05:50 AM

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Someone say "easy to clean"

compared to my last wheels I love these Forgestar's

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Feb 28, 2017 | 11:39 AM

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Shakeydeal

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You mention chrome in your OP. I ask that you please do not do that........

Shakey

Feb 28, 2017 | 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skydiven4fun

Someone say "easy to clean"

compared to my last wheels I love these Forgestar's

The Forgestar CF5s have to be the easiest wheels to clean. Check out their other styles, too. And, you can get them pretty much in any color you want.

Feb 28, 2017 | 12:52 PM

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not to bad to clean

Feb 28, 2017 | 12:52 PM

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Z 51 reproduction 18/19 Black very easy to clean including the barrels from the outside !!

Mar 1, 2017 | 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by c5vetteguy

The Forgestar CF5s have to be the easiest wheels to clean. Check out their other styles, too. And, you can get them pretty much in any color you want.

Man every time I see that car of yours my mouth start watering, definitely one of my favorite cars

Mar 1, 2017 | 08:11 AM

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Thanks, sky! It'll be about another 45 days before it sees pavement again. Hibernation is the price we pay for living in the north.

Mar 1, 2017 | 08:26 AM

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Some years back, I went with the C6 ZR1 style in 18/19. I really liked the look at the time, but probably would not do it today - just too many spokes compared to the more modern styles, like the C7 wheels.

Mar 1, 2017 | 11:35 AM

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Friscojim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakeydeal

You mention chrome in your OP. I ask that you please do not do that........

Shakey

not a fan of chrome? Some colors the blackout look or gunmetal color look great - some just scream for chrome - I was debating the gunmetal but chrome and blue look so good together

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