finally bought my first corvette
12-12-2011, 04:11 PM
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finally bought my first corvette
After years of looking and dreaming, i bought my first corvette. 2009 Z-51 LT-2 auto with paddle shift. 
It has the split spoke wheels which the car is silver so it matches pretty good. But are the gumby wheels all the same from 05-2009 or they changed them a little ? I thought about changing the wheels but the split spoke is growing on me. I dunno........
It has the split spoke wheels which the car is silver so it matches pretty good. But are the gumby wheels all the same from 05-2009 or they changed them a little ? I thought about changing the wheels but the split spoke is growing on me. I dunno........
12-12-2011, 04:16 PM
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Congrats on your first vette!
The gumby wheels came out in '08 and are no longer OEM on the new ones....aftermarket gumbies are available (House of Wheels) along with others...check out the spyders if you are looking for a change
The gumby wheels came out in '08 and are no longer OEM on the new ones....aftermarket gumbies are available (House of Wheels) along with others...check out the spyders if you are looking for a change
12-12-2011, 04:35 PM
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Congratulations.
12-12-2011, 05:30 PM
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Congratulations OP on the new Vette!
There were a few wheels that came standard On the 2005 - 2011 C6's, and a few different ones on the Z06 models.
The first wheels on the base models were a 5 spoke, with the spokes wider at the hub, and narrowing at the rim, in a straight cut. Z06's had a similar wheel, but the middle of each spoke was hollowed out, effectively making it a 10 spoke wheel. These wheels were used from 05-07.
Next were the "Gumby" wheels on the base C6. These had a slight outward curve at the rim - if you picture the Gumby character spread out in a five spoke pattern that's pretty much it. I believe the Gumbys were only used in 2008 - 2009.
I believe the Split spoke wheel was introduced as an option in 2009 - kind of looks like a propeller with the centers hollowed out. I think that's what you have. Not sure how long these were offered for.
Next was a thinner spoke, with a hollowed flare out right where the spokes meet the rim. I think these were used on base and GS models starting in 2010?
The Spyders were a great design, but made for the Z06 - factory reproduction versions are available in base C6 sizes from aftermarket vendors.
I could have sworn there would be something in the FAQs, but I didn't see anything. You can check out the National Corvette History Museum for individual years specs... Sadly for very year except 2009. Go to the museums site and choose the "specs/downloads" option on the sub header, or copy and paste this link, substituting the year you want to see (except 2009)
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http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2010/index.shtml
Or check out the FAQ - the first few links are to specs by year, and ordering sheets by year.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...questions.html
There were a few wheels that came standard On the 2005 - 2011 C6's, and a few different ones on the Z06 models.
The first wheels on the base models were a 5 spoke, with the spokes wider at the hub, and narrowing at the rim, in a straight cut. Z06's had a similar wheel, but the middle of each spoke was hollowed out, effectively making it a 10 spoke wheel. These wheels were used from 05-07.
Next were the "Gumby" wheels on the base C6. These had a slight outward curve at the rim - if you picture the Gumby character spread out in a five spoke pattern that's pretty much it. I believe the Gumbys were only used in 2008 - 2009.
I believe the Split spoke wheel was introduced as an option in 2009 - kind of looks like a propeller with the centers hollowed out. I think that's what you have. Not sure how long these were offered for.
Next was a thinner spoke, with a hollowed flare out right where the spokes meet the rim. I think these were used on base and GS models starting in 2010?
The Spyders were a great design, but made for the Z06 - factory reproduction versions are available in base C6 sizes from aftermarket vendors.
I could have sworn there would be something in the FAQs, but I didn't see anything. You can check out the National Corvette History Museum for individual years specs... Sadly for very year except 2009. Go to the museums site and choose the "specs/downloads" option on the sub header, or copy and paste this link, substituting the year you want to see (except 2009)
.http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2010/index.shtml
Or check out the FAQ - the first few links are to specs by year, and ordering sheets by year.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...questions.html
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12-12-2011, 05:40 PM
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Congratulations OP on the new Vette!
There were a few wheels that came standard On the 2005 - 2011 C6's, and a few different ones on the Z06 models.
The first wheels on the base models were a 5 spoke, with the spokes wider at the hub, and narrowing at the rim. Z06's had a similar wheel, but the middle of each spoke was hollowed out, effectively making it a 10 spoke wheel.
Next were the "Gumby" wheels on the base C6. These had a slight outward curve at the rim - if you picture the Gumby character spread out in a five spoke pattern that's pretty much it.
Next, Chevy went to the Split spoke wheel - kind looks like a propeller with the centers hollowed out. I think that's what you have.
Next was a thinner spoke, with a flare out right where the spokes meet the rim.
The Spyders were a great design, but made for the Z06 - factory reproduction versions are available in base C6 sizes from aftermarket vendors.
(I think I'm correct on chronology, but I'll double-check and may amend this list)
There were a few wheels that came standard On the 2005 - 2011 C6's, and a few different ones on the Z06 models.
The first wheels on the base models were a 5 spoke, with the spokes wider at the hub, and narrowing at the rim. Z06's had a similar wheel, but the middle of each spoke was hollowed out, effectively making it a 10 spoke wheel.
Next were the "Gumby" wheels on the base C6. These had a slight outward curve at the rim - if you picture the Gumby character spread out in a five spoke pattern that's pretty much it.
Next, Chevy went to the Split spoke wheel - kind looks like a propeller with the centers hollowed out. I think that's what you have.
Next was a thinner spoke, with a flare out right where the spokes meet the rim.
The Spyders were a great design, but made for the Z06 - factory reproduction versions are available in base C6 sizes from aftermarket vendors.
(I think I'm correct on chronology, but I'll double-check and may amend this list)
12-12-2011, 05:49 PM
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Congrats and where in Arkansas? I'm just north of the border in Springfield, Missouri. We have an active Corvette club and there is an active club in Branson, with a bunch of Arkansas people in it.
12-12-2011, 06:10 PM
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If you want to stay with an OEM look, you're limited to the Gumbys or Split Spokes. Personally with a silver car, I'd look at the Competiton Grey finish, but I'm biased.
. You could also put on Z06 repros - technically they didnt come on the base 2009C6, but they were on the Zs. From any of the forum vendors the quality should be pretty good. Type Repro Wheel in the search box, and there are lots of threads put there. I've been thinking about Spyders myself.
12-12-2011, 06:10 PM
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[QUOTE=JoesC5;1579454284]Congrats and where in Arkansas? I'm just north of the border in Springfield, Missouri. We have an active Corvette club and there is an active club in Branson, with a bunch of Arkansas people in it.[/QUOTE/]
Close to Little Rock... I have been in Branson all weekend, except not in the car. We are on the way back now and going to visit some other cities in arkansas.
Close to Little Rock... I have been in Branson all weekend, except not in the car. We are on the way back now and going to visit some other cities in arkansas.
12-12-2011, 06:14 PM
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I made some corrections in my earlier post.
If you want to stay with an OEM look, you're limited to the Gumbys or Split Spokes. Personally with a silver car, I'd look at the Competiton Grey finish, but I'm biased.. You could also put on Z06 repros - technically they didnt come on the base 2009C6, but they were on the Zs. From any of the forum vendors the quality should be pretty good. Type Repro Wheel in the search box, and there are lots of threads put there. I've been thinking about Spyders myself.
If you want to stay with an OEM look, you're limited to the Gumbys or Split Spokes. Personally with a silver car, I'd look at the Competiton Grey finish, but I'm biased.
. You could also put on Z06 repros - technically they didnt come on the base 2009C6, but they were on the Zs. From any of the forum vendors the quality should be pretty good. Type Repro Wheel in the search box, and there are lots of threads put there. I've been thinking about Spyders myself.Yeah I just need to get around some other C6 cars and see what I like. There should be plenty Gumbys etc out there because of all the people going to z wheels.
12-12-2011, 06:15 PM
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[QUOTE=nightrider388;1579454459]
The Central Arkansas Corvette club in Little Rock is pretty big and they do like to do dinner cruises. I grew up in little Rock, but very seldom make it down there anymore.
Congrats and where in Arkansas? I'm just north of the border in Springfield, Missouri. We have an active Corvette club and there is an active club in Branson, with a bunch of Arkansas people in it.[/QUOTE/]
Close to Little Rock... I have been in Branson all weekend, except not in the car. We are on the way back now and going to visit some other cities in arkansas.
Close to Little Rock... I have been in Branson all weekend, except not in the car. We are on the way back now and going to visit some other cities in arkansas.