How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Frisco Texas
How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh?
Is there any weight savings going from cromed 98 OE to painted Z06 OE. I am hoping for a little wieght savings. NE1 ever weighed the Z06 wheels?
Racer
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From: Warner Robins GA
Re: How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh? (Tenderfoot)
Around 19lbs for the rears, 17lbs for the fronts if I remember correctly.
So how does that compare to the stock thin spoke wheels?
So how does that compare to the stock thin spoke wheels?
Instructor
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From: Portland Oregon
Re: How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh? (Blkout)
I don't know what the wheel weight is but there is a difference between 01 and later Z06 wheel weights. They switched from forged aluminum to cast-spun saving .6kg(1.3 lbs) total.
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From: Melbourne FL
Re: How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh? (qs01coupe)
I don't know what the wheel weight is but there is a difference between 01 and later Z06 wheel weights. They switched from forged aluminum to cast-spun saving .6kg(1.3 lbs) total.
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Racer
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From: Chicago IL
Re: How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh? (Tenderfoot)
Around 19lbs for the rears, 17lbs for the fronts if I remember correctly.
So how does that compare to the stock thin spoke wheels?
So how does that compare to the stock thin spoke wheels?
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
Re: How much do OE Z06 wheels weigh? (cscollis)
I weighed mine (stock and oem Z's) when I switched but don't see the figures in the file at the moment. I'm sure someone will supply both before I can check tomorrow.
In any event, the Z06 wheel and tire combo is considerably lighter than the stock wheels and runflats. This is the best change I've made to my coupe and the one that Car and Driver found made the most difference in handling in their tests a while back.
And, you can still use your pressure sensors! I love it.
All the best.
In any event, the Z06 wheel and tire combo is considerably lighter than the stock wheels and runflats. This is the best change I've made to my coupe and the one that Car and Driver found made the most difference in handling in their tests a while back.
And, you can still use your pressure sensors! I love it.
All the best.
