Quick wheels & tire question.
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Quick wheels & tire question.
I have a 2010 Base model coupe with the 18”/19” factory chrome wheels and I’m looking at a lightly used set of black replica Z06 wheels designed for the base model.
They are a 19” front and 20” rear setup with Michelin Pilot 4S tires complete with TPMS sensors and black wheel nuts. The Ad says it fits the Z51 package and they only have a few hundred miles on the tires.
From what I’ve read on the forums these cars are very sensitive to tire diameter changes and can throw a fit if they’re too different from OEM.
The front tires are 245/40-ZR19 and the rears are 285/35-ZR20. Will this be an issue?I don’t want any problems with the car if the tires are the incorrect size.
Finally, these were purchased through the American Muscle website as individual parts (tires and wheels separate).
These were originally listed for over $3,000 but now has them at $1,750 and open to reasonable offers.
let me know your thoughts and if this will work or not.
Thanks,
Derrick
They are a 19” front and 20” rear setup with Michelin Pilot 4S tires complete with TPMS sensors and black wheel nuts. The Ad says it fits the Z51 package and they only have a few hundred miles on the tires.
From what I’ve read on the forums these cars are very sensitive to tire diameter changes and can throw a fit if they’re too different from OEM.
The front tires are 245/40-ZR19 and the rears are 285/35-ZR20. Will this be an issue?I don’t want any problems with the car if the tires are the incorrect size.
Finally, these were purchased through the American Muscle website as individual parts (tires and wheels separate).
These were originally listed for over $3,000 but now has them at $1,750 and open to reasonable offers.
let me know your thoughts and if this will work or not.
Thanks,
Derrick
Last edited by NuToVettes; Jun 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM.
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How are the Z06 replicas designed for the base model if they are not the same size as the base model? For comparison I have C7 Z06 replicas in correct base model size (245/40/18 and 285/35/19).
As far as working with the traction control system they should. The stock sizes in 18/19" provide a 4.5% difference in diameter from front to rear. Your stock-ish sizes in 19/20" provide a 4.3% difference in diameter from front to rear, i.e. a very small change in differential from the stock sizes.
As far as working with the traction control system they should. The stock sizes in 18/19" provide a 4.5% difference in diameter from front to rear. Your stock-ish sizes in 19/20" provide a 4.3% difference in diameter from front to rear, i.e. a very small change in differential from the stock sizes.
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How are the Z06 replicas designed for the base model if they are not the same size as the base model? For comparison I have C7 Z06 replicas in correct base model size (245/40/18 and 285/35/19).
As far as working with the traction control system they should. The stock sizes in 18/19" provide a 4.5% difference in diameter from front to rear. Your stock-ish sizes in 19/20" provide a 4.3% difference in diameter from front to rear, i.e. a very small change in differential from the stock sizes.
As far as working with the traction control system they should. The stock sizes in 18/19" provide a 4.5% difference in diameter from front to rear. Your stock-ish sizes in 19/20" provide a 4.3% difference in diameter from front to rear, i.e. a very small change in differential from the stock sizes.
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C6 Z06 wheels are the same DIAMETER front and rear (18" & 19" respectively) as the C6 base model.... however they are WIDER.
Not sure what you're wanting to buy there.... but they do not appear to be C6 Z06 replicas....
If you look at my profile photo, you'll see Z06 replica wheels on my base model.
Not sure what you're wanting to buy there.... but they do not appear to be C6 Z06 replicas....
If you look at my profile photo, you'll see Z06 replica wheels on my base model.
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C6 Z06 wheels are the same DIAMETER front and rear (18" & 19" respectively) as the C6 base model.... however they are WIDER.
Not sure what you're wanting to buy there.... but they do not appear to be C6 Z06 replicas....
If you look at my profile photo, I have Z06 replica wheels on my base model.
Not sure what you're wanting to buy there.... but they do not appear to be C6 Z06 replicas....
If you look at my profile photo, I have Z06 replica wheels on my base model.
the wheels will fit, according to the website, but I want to make sure the tire diameter will work and n8t set off the traction control light.
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Well OK.... Your original post did not say C7 Z06....
As the wizard of oz would say..... that's a horse of a different color !!!!!
Yes that should work.... a friend of mine has that combo on his "09 C6, except his are chrome.
As the wizard of oz would say..... that's a horse of a different color !!!!!
Yes that should work.... a friend of mine has that combo on his "09 C6, except his are chrome.
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you are correct about the original post but I did mention that they appear to be a C7 Z06 in post #5.
