Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Wheels???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 13, 2017 | 01:47 PM
  #1  
Fixedgame2000's Avatar
Fixedgame2000
Thread Starter
Advanced
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 65
Likes: 31
From: Ohio
Default Wheels???

Thanks for the ideas and replies about emblems. Intake, exhaust, and lowered all done. Oh and did a 4 step buff polish and finish to the paint. Hats off to chemical guys and Rejex for making it look amazing. Now on to wheels and tires. Decisions decisions. I don't wanna go full 20s 19s I like seeing a little tire. So 19s 18s are good for me. Any thoughts?? I would consider trading the factory magnesium wheels (I think they're magnesium) and tires. All the exchange programs only want the same wheel in return which seems silly for my goals.
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2017 | 06:39 PM
  #2  
redzg's Avatar
redzg
Safety Car
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,749
Likes: 932
From: Orlando Florida
Default

I'll be the first to answer in purist fashion. Original polished thin-spokes, or polished Z06. Prettiest wheels ever on the car.
Although, to be honest, C6 Z06 wheels look good too...
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2017 | 06:48 PM
  #3  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,291
Likes: 24,572
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

Your best bet would be to either find someone that would be willing to offer up a set of wheels you like in exchange for your magnesium wheels or just find a set of wheels you like and then sell your OEM wheels.

Good luck.
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2019 | 07:38 AM
  #4  
1bdvet's Avatar
1bdvet
Team Owner
Veteran: Air Force
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 53,436
Likes: 5,557
From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
U.S. Air Force
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Default

Looks good, specially on Black Corvette!
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2019 | 09:29 AM
  #5  
acroy's Avatar
acroy
Race Director
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 12,374
Likes: 1,750
From: DFW TX
Default

Originally Posted by Fixedgame2000;1594937140 Decisions decisions. I don't wanna go full 20s 19s [b
I like seeing a little tire..
what 'looks good' is 100% personal opinion of course.
I am going through this myself on my 04Z
If I read you right, you like some 'meat' on the rim; ie no 'rubber band' tires.
The stock 17/18 wheels have very good tire size options and look quite "meaty".
Less choice in 19, 20. I went from stock-size C6ZR1 reps with stock tire sizes, to 18/19. The 18looks good but the 19 suffers a bit from rubber-band effect I am not happy as yet with my new 18/19 setup.

Not to over-promote, but I have my old 17/18 wheel/tire package for sale here. Let me know if interested. Honestly it's the best meatiest 'fit' I've seen.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...condition.html
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Wheels???





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:14 AM.

story-0
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-20 17:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

Slideshow: 10 things C8 Corvette owners hate, but won't tell you.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-01 18:36:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

Slideshow: Should you add one of these incredible Corvettes to your garage?

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-01 18:14:05


VIEW MORE
story-7
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Slideshow: Every Corvette Grand Sport explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-26 07:13:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

Slideshow: Breaking down the 2027 Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, Stingray, and LS6 V8.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-26 13:48:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

Slideshow: 5 reasons bad drivers crash sports cars & 5 ways to avoid a costly shame!

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-25 16:32:55


VIEW MORE