Torn between two wheels
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Racer
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From: Knoxville TN
Torn between two wheels
I'm itching for new wheels and my original decision was to go with ZR1 R1 wheels in black. I like how they fill out the wheel wells a little and will let me go to Z06 calipers someday if I ever wanted to. But then I saw the new C7 Z06 wheels. Man those are sweet. For some reason they make them aftermarket first in 18's but not 19's or 20's. Do I wait for the ZO6's to possibly come out in sizes that will fit the C6 or go with the ZR1's hand have new wheels for the spring? I do have the ZR1 rear wing and I know there is some people who don't like mixing wheels form generations.
Le Mans Master
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I'm itching for new wheels and my original decision was to go with ZR1 R1 wheels in black. I like how they fill out the wheel wells a little and will let me go to Z06 calipers someday if I ever wanted to. But then I saw the new C7 Z06 wheels. Man those are sweet. For some reason they make them aftermarket first in 18's but not 19's or 20's. Do I wait for the ZO6's to possibly come out in sizes that will fit the C6 or go with the ZR1's hand have new wheels for the spring? I do have the ZR1 rear wing and I know there is some people who don't like mixing wheels form generations.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Murphy NC
I have two piece Black Cray Hawks with chrome lips for sale with Michelin's mounted.
In Murphy, NC. Less than two hours from Knoxvegas.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/4913688139.html
In Murphy, NC. Less than two hours from Knoxvegas.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/4913688139.html
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Atlanta GA
the new z06 wheels are very aggressive looking(way more than the zr1 wheels) and if I could find them in black chrome for a base model I would be all in.....even tho I know they would be a cleaning nightmare....
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 321
Likes: 55
From: Knoxville TN
I have two piece Black Cray Hawks with chrome lips for sale with Michelin's mounted.
In Murphy, NC. Less than two hours from Knoxvegas.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/4913688139.html
In Murphy, NC. Less than two hours from Knoxvegas.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/4913688139.html
Thanks but looking to go all black.
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Drifting
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From: NYC
I thought the same as you did. LOVED the ZR1 wheels.
(IMHO, the wheels look better in a brighter finish, definitely not chrome though)
But the C7Z06 wheels in black are absolutely KILLER.
The concave center really sets it off nicely.
Now if only OEM sets weren't so expensive$$$$....
http://www.corvetteguys.com/c5-corve...-gunmetal.html
(IMHO, the wheels look better in a brighter finish, definitely not chrome though)
But the C7Z06 wheels in black are absolutely KILLER.
The concave center really sets it off nicely.
Now if only OEM sets weren't so expensive$$$$....
http://www.corvetteguys.com/c5-corve...-gunmetal.html
Last edited by KnightmareCS; Mar 6, 2015 at 09:34 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Minot North Dakota
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Man, I’m in the same boat your are but in chrome or black chrome. I wanted black chrome in 19x10 and 20x12 for my 427 vette, but then I saw the 2015 Z06 wheels and that was it for me. I’ve called around and it seems they are going to make them in various sizes but it may be 3-6 months. I’m going to wait, I love the look and to me its worth the wait. Good luck with your decision
Last edited by garye; Mar 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Minot North Dakota
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Man, I’m in the same boat your are but in chrome or black chrome. I wanted black chrome in 19x10 and 20x12 for my 427 vette, but then I saw the 2015 Z06 wheels and that was it for me. I’ve called around and it seems they are going to make them in various sizes but it may be 3-6 months. I’m going to wait, I love the look and to me its worth the wait. Good luck with your decision
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