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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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I have contacted 3 separate vendors on the site here and have no responses from any of them. I'm a customer with cash in hand and really need to purchase wheels so I can move on with other projects. The primary reason for the wheel upgrade is to fit the Z06 brake package. Seeing as I'm not getting responses from the vendors I'm hoping one of you guys (or gals) can help me find a set of wheels.

I'm looking for a set of wheels for a C6 that has enough offset to clear the Z06 brake package. I know of one set that will work but want to look at other options. The set I know works has the following measurements.

18x9.5 +53 w/ 245x40x18 (Bridgestone RE-11)
19x11 +63 w/ 305x30x19 (Bridgestone RE-11)

I have two requirements.
A) The wheel has enough offset to accomodate the Z06 brake package.
B) The wheels must be black, preferably matte black.

The wheels I'm looking at that I'm not sure will work with the Z06 brake package is the Forgestar F14, TSW Nurburgring (only avail in matte gun metal) and something like the LOMA GT1 (although this wheel may be out or reach price wise, don't know what the cost is).

If anyone can recommend a set of wheels that will work for me, I'd really appreciate it. Also if you are running a set of wheels on a C6 that clears the Z06 brake package that has different measurements, I'd love to know what the measurements are.. this will open up more options.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Have you contacted CCW?

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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LG World Challenge Wheels will work and the price is not over the top. They will also allow you to run a slightly larger tire, up to 325 in the rear and 275 in the front.
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LG World Challenge Wheels will work and the price is not over the top. They will also allow you to run a slightly larger tire, up to 325 in the rear and 275 in the front.
One thing I should mention I don't want wheels/tires to stick out past the fenders. I want a "stock" look at the fenders where width is concerned.. I'm told 305 is about the widest I can go without sticking out.
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One thing I should mention I don't want wheels/tires to stick out past the fenders. I want a "stock" look at the fenders where width is concerned.. I'm told 305 is about the widest I can go without sticking out.
LG's will not stick out or rub. Give them a call, great wheel for the money.
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One thing I should mention I don't want wheels/tires to stick out past the fenders. I want a "stock" look at the fenders where width is concerned.. I'm told 305 is about the widest I can go without sticking out.
With CCW you can go 325
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With CCW you can go 325
Are you referring to CCWHEEL?
http://www.ccwheel.com/
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Originally Posted by TMyers
LG's will not stick out or rub. Give them a call, great wheel for the money.
Thanks, will do!
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