My 04 Z06 Z16 is in need of tires. Considering finding decent rubber in OEM or close to OEM sizes is nearly impossible, I'm looking to pick up new wheels for an 18" setup. Initially, I planned to pick up two more Z16 rears (already have one actually), but I HATE how much poke is up front. While I understand that this is a popular/functional option, I can't get passed the look.

Ideally, I would move to a square(ish) setup, but running staggered wheels/tires isn't a huge deal as long as they are sizes with readily-available tires. Right now, that seems to be 315/30/18 (Rival S or RT615K+). What are people running for wheels in these sizes? I was originally considering CCW Classics, but am open to suggestions. My only concern is that eventually I'd like to step up to an AP/Essex BBK or similar.

Car will see use in AutoX (CAM most likely), some HPDEs, and general corner carving. Not as concerned with price as I am fitment and quality. Prefer polished aluminium or polished + clearcoat if possible.

 

18x11 fronts, 18x12 rears is the setup I see at events. 315/335 rivals. Forgestar F14s more often than not. Not sure of the offset. The poke isn't extreme on the c5s but you might want to see it in person first.

I'll be switching to this during the off-season.

 

I appreciate the info. Per Sam Strano's suggestion, I'm leaning toward Forgeline (full disclosure: he gave me a few options and was a HUGE help in the CAM Nation Facebook group). Some have recommended Forgestar, but I'm not exactly sold on their wheel designs or the fact that they are not hubcentric. Personally, wheels (or tires, brakes, etc.) are not an area where I would like to cut corners.

 

https://ccwheel.com/

 

I mentioned that in my initial post as this was my first thought. How is customer service and ordering now that Weld is running the show? Are replacement parts (barrels, lips, etc.) still pretty easy to get?

 

I guess I read over the CCW part, there have been some issues with customer service, I had mine as well as others since the takeover, & I do recall a post about getting parts that was not good, but they still make a quality wheel for the money. But if cost is not an issue Forgeline is top notch, but even I have problems with their cost which is about double the cost of CCW. The set of Forgelines I priced was around $7,000

Did you look at the CCW Corsair series? no issue getting parts for those & they use them for race cars so may be good for autox, plus will fit BBK.

 

Try TSW.

 

I have 18x12 repros that you can no longer get up for sale, along with 2 OEM 18x10.5 c5z wheels I may decide to part with...AND, a set of new continental slicks I may also put for sale. Just throwing it out there...

 

I have 18x10 front and 18x12 rear. Not many choices for tires. No Michelin tires for the rear, only BF Goodrich and Perrilli for street tires. If I were you, I would consider 18 front and 19 rear.

 

I shot this car at the Goodguys 2017 show in Columbus Ohio, it was a square setup but can't remember if it was 305 or 315, the woman I talked to said they rub at full lock in front.

 

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...w-warning.html

Here is the one thread that the OP tried to buy parts for I think CCW classics but was unsuccessful.

 

I planned on running the BFGs. Would rather not step up to a 19 when there are great tires available in 18. Gone are the days where I'll be putting 10k+ miles on the car per year and driving it into December.

I had thought about that route. Based upon my experience with "OE replica" wheels, I'd rather not leave it to chance.

That looks about perfect. I'm pretty sold on the GA3R, but that's the form + function I'm looking for. Being that I rarely hit full lock, I'm not too worried if there's a little rub. Thanks for the CCW link, btw. The Corsairs are an option I had not considered previously, but might not be a bad way to go.

Really, I'm not concerned about price as much as I am quality and fitting my stupid set of requirements.