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Old May 8, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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What are the advantages for me to replace my stock oem wheels for Z06 wheels. Specs say they are wider, so maybe I could put bigger tires on?
Or can I put the bigger tires on my stock rims without issues? Is there a weight diff? Thank you!
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Z wheels are lighter (quite light) and wider.
Base = 17 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5, tires 245/45/17 and 275/40/18
Z06 = 17 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5, tires 265/40/17 and 295/35/18
Biggest drawback are tires are not super plentiful. Just added recently though are Toyo Proxes 1. Others are Michelin, Goodyear F1 Supercars, Bridgestone RE70... I think that's it in exact factory Z sizes.
Many opt to put the 18's up front also, running for example 265/35/18's with 295 or 305/35/18's out back.
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Z wheels are lighter (quite light) and wider.
Base = 17 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5, tires 245/45/17 and 275/40/18
Z06 = 17 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5, tires 265/40/17 and 295/35/18
Biggest drawback are tires are not super plentiful. Just added recently though are Toyo Proxes 1. Others are Michelin, Goodyear F1 Supercars, Bridgestone RE70... I think that's it in exact factory Z sizes.
Many opt to put the 18's up front also, running for example 265/35/18's with 295 or 305/35/18's out back.
Wow! Great info!! Sounds like set of four 18" z06 wheels with staggered tires is the way to go. See if I can find some light weight aftermarket Z06 18"s. Thanks so much

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Light Z06 rims are GM Z06 rims. Aftermarket -- not so much...
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