Twisted torque wheels
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Notice what a little offset can do for the look
[/IMG]Cheap looking and I really wish they would design some offset/Deep-dish) into these modern rims. They would look so much better in my opinion
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In reference to the comment that the directional wheels are pointing in different directions on each side of the car, Is that a temporary situation just for these initial show cars? That seems crazy that a car in this price range would have this kind of limitation to control costs.
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The wheel treatment on the C7 needs to be reevaluated. Certainly a concave version of the Z51 wheels would be an improvement, but your gonna have to go aftermarket if you want a look.
GM won't give it to ya until the very end of production.
Same ole dog, same old tricks.
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In reference to the comment that the directional wheels are pointing in different directions on each side of the car, Is that a temporary situation just for these initial show cars? That seems crazy that a car in this price range would have this kind of limitation to control costs.
Melting Slicks
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well, these are not aftermarket wheels where the co. can charge what it will cost plus a profit. the requirement to make them correctly "directional" on each side would require four different molds (different sizes front to rear, and side to side). this way, there are two molds. the two-mold system has been done before in Corvette's history as well as other cars.
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vetteLT193: I don't know why... but 90's Pontiac comes to mind when I see those things. I very much like the Z51 wheels better.
They're not too bad but the Z51 wheels are really much nicer.
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