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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:38 AM
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Hi Would adding 9.5" wide front wheels with z06 offset's effect handeling?

If so would it improve it?

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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Yes it's called the mighty ZO6. 9.5's up front and 12 rear.

I had the 9.5 Aces on my last C6 and handling was fast and crisp.
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I changed to Factory Reproduction 18 X 9.5 fronts w/255/40/18 BFG KDW2's and have a noticeably quicker turn in and a better on center feel.
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Originally Posted by haljensen
I changed to Factory Reproduction 18 X 9.5 fronts w/255/40/18 BFG KDW2's and have a noticeably quicker turn in and a better on center feel.
I see, are yours C6 or Z06 style wheels?

I'm looking for 18x9.5 C6 style wheels, anyone know where I can get those?

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I don't think you can get the exact C6 style in a 9.5" width. You can get the reproduction with rivets and Z06 style in that size though. Try WCC, corvette garage, zip, etc. most of the forum vendors have them.
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Originally Posted by C6-Stingray
I see, are yours C6 or Z06 style wheels?

I'm looking for 18x9.5 C6 style wheels, anyone know where I can get those?

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Mine are the Z06 style, black w/machined face. Haven't seen C6 style in a 9.5" with correct offset for the front.
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Originally Posted by haljensen
Mine are the Z06 style, black w/machined face. Haven't seen C6 style in a 9.5" with correct offset for the front.
I found them on House of Wheels they got them in 18x9.5, and even 18x10.5.
http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/3.html

Don't know if they have the same offset as the OEM Z06 wheels?
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Originally Posted by Bone Daddy
Yes it's called the mighty ZO6. 9.5's up front and 12 rear.
How about 12" up front and 13" in the rear?

Lot of meat on the road. Great for braking and putt'n ponies to the pavement.
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Originally Posted by C6-Stingray
I found them on House of Wheels they got them in 18x9.5, and even 18x10.5.
http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/3.html

Don't know if they have the same offset as the OEM Z06 wheels?
Be REAL carefull with the offsets, those wheel sizes are usually for C4's and C5's.
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