Any pointers when looking for custom rims?
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Originally Posted by jetboatcapt
Was thinking of replacing C6 wheels with custom or aftermarket wheel. I have googled it but have not found too many choices. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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KNOW YOUR OFFSETS! Before you dump 3 to 7k into a set of wheels you must know what you are buying. Nothing will **** you of more than to dump that kind of money and have you wheels sticking out, to far in, or rubbing. Go to Tom Z's website read about offsets and know what you want to buy, don't let a wheel company tell you what you need, more often than not they are wrong and your out of luck. PM me if you need more help. 
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Money-saving suggestion:
Forum members have a lot of posts about vibration problems with aftermarket wheels, virtually none with factory wheels. Think carefully before dropping big bucks into an appearance mod that may cause mechanical problems.
Forum members have a lot of posts about vibration problems with aftermarket wheels, virtually none with factory wheels. Think carefully before dropping big bucks into an appearance mod that may cause mechanical problems.
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Originally Posted by vertC6
KNOW YOUR OFFSETS! Before you dump 3 to 7k into a set of wheels you must know what you are buying. Nothing will **** you of more than to dump that kind of money and have you wheels sticking out, to far in, or rubbing. Go to Tom Z's website read about offsets and know what you want to buy, don't let a wheel company tell you what you need, more often than not they are wrong and your out of luck. PM me if you need more help.
B.J.
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Originally Posted by dalinone
verteC6: love your wheels. Are they WCC forged 946's? Wheel sizes? Any trouble with the stock fit? Advice?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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The advice to pick a wheel with the appropriate offset is spot on. Don't fall in love with some "rims" that look "awesome" and don't fit. It's a performance car...not lawn art.
And pick wheels that are lighter than stock to reduce unsprung weight. The car's response will be much better, and it may not slam over potholes and expansion cracks like it does now. Our cars feel heavy, even though they aren't, because of the high unsprung weight.
I am assuming you're changing wheels for both the looks and a performance upgrade...
And pick wheels that are lighter than stock to reduce unsprung weight. The car's response will be much better, and it may not slam over potholes and expansion cracks like it does now. Our cars feel heavy, even though they aren't, because of the high unsprung weight.
I am assuming you're changing wheels for both the looks and a performance upgrade...
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Originally Posted by Paul Scarpelli
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And pick wheels that are lighter than stock to reduce unsprung weight. The car's response will be much better, and it may not slam over potholes and expansion cracks like it does now. Our cars feel heavy, even though they aren't, because of the high unsprung weight.
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And pick wheels that are lighter than stock to reduce unsprung weight. The car's response will be much better, and it may not slam over potholes and expansion cracks like it does now. Our cars feel heavy, even though they aren't, because of the high unsprung weight.
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Originally Posted by jetboatcapt
Was thinking of replacing C6 wheels with custom or aftermarket wheel. I have googled it but have not found too many choices. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
www.ccwheel.com
I like their racing wheel you see on the homepage of the website - the Corsair. Their "Wheels Profile" page doesn't show the Corsair, but I think it would make a great street wheel.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
I've kept the stock wheels, but most weights I've seen posted show the aftermarket wheels as being heavier than GM. I'd be hesitant to use ones that were lighter, Dave Hill was a real freak about reducing weight and I expect that it would be difficult to make wheels that were lighter than stock but still acceptably strong. Not impossible, but beyond the reach of "Dave's Live bait, Body Piercing, and Custom Wheels."
They start out with a 109 pound ingot of forged aluminum and have a huge press that squashes it down into a mushroom shape. From there they use their CNC milling machines to carve out the type of wheel in the size you want.
The end product is an about 22 pound wheel (about the weight of the stock C6 wheel, I think), but incredibly strong. They can put a satin finish or a mirror polish finish on them.
They load all the left overs from the machining process in a semi-trailer and about every 2 weeks send 36,000 pounds back to the foundry to be recycled.
Strong, beautiful, and made in America!
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
Forum members have a lot of posts about vibration problems with aftermarket wheels, virtually none with factory wheels. Think carefully before dropping big bucks into an appearance mod that may cause mechanical problems.
HTH!
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Another thing about wheel weights to remember is that"most"of the time,the consumer is increasing wheel diameter and/or width.
Both of these changes add to mass and therefore weight.
Remember also that Forged wheels are generally more expensive,but are also lighter AND stronger than the cheaper cast wheel.
And Yes, CCW is the BOMB! Best bang for the buck!
A set generally runs @ $2,500 whereas many ,if not all,other forged wheels come in at the $3,800+ up to 5K!
ccwheel.com
BTW, my 19" wheels ride are smooth as silk
EDIT: I know these are c-5's, but this link will give you an idea on all the types of wheels available out there....give it a look
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1504667
Both of these changes add to mass and therefore weight.
Remember also that Forged wheels are generally more expensive,but are also lighter AND stronger than the cheaper cast wheel.
And Yes, CCW is the BOMB! Best bang for the buck!
A set generally runs @ $2,500 whereas many ,if not all,other forged wheels come in at the $3,800+ up to 5K!
ccwheel.com
BTW, my 19" wheels ride are smooth as silk
EDIT: I know these are c-5's, but this link will give you an idea on all the types of wheels available out there....give it a look
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1504667
Last edited by flynbya2; Sep 25, 2006 at 12:01 AM.