Wheels . . . options . . .
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2013
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What are they playing at thinking that a rim being chrome instead of silver painted costs $2k to the consumer with standard margin in mind. That's a disgusting ripoff.
You can buy 4 rims @ $500 a piece in chrome for the money and $500 per piece rims are very high quality. Not top of the line like HRE, etc but that's still a very good quality wheel for $500.
Get the standard no-extra-cost rims and spend 2K on a decent pair of chromes so you have two sets of wheels, and in the very best style to your taste.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: PRINCETON WV
The one lesson I was taught at an early age was to pay particular attention to how your shoes look before you go anywhere. Seems like that would hold true on a $6000.00 car.I chose black because they go well with white and can be changed without to much being lost if I decide to do so. The standard rims look just okay in my opinion.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Pacific Northwest
OK, sort of along the same line, how about recommendations for WINTER TIRES! The Michelin's sound great for summer, but we have at least 4 month's of COLD WEATHER. I'm not talking about snow tires, (a Corvette is no longer my only means of transportation,) just decent WINTER TIRES that have at least some grip on the road.
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 145
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From: Los Angeles CA
I got the torch red too. But I just couldn't do the standard wheels. Black wheels makes the red car stand out and look faster. Try the options at www.chevrolet.com to see the differences.
Just my thoughts so prepare to get trolled on
Just my thoughts so prepare to get trolled on
Black wheels are the ONLY choice when it comes to red.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 48
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From: Raleigh NC
I am going to order my 2014 next week. I do not like the standard wheel or the upgrade wheel that comes on the 2LT model. I really like the Z51 wheel better but do not want to splurge for the Z51 package. I also know they are not interchangeable.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2013
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You'll be fine
I ordered Torch Red / Red 3Lt . . . but just accepted the standard wheels and tires.
Do not know about wheels. Hardly ever look at wheels on a car. Well, did notice the big wheels on the chariot of Ben Hur -- but . . .
Will the standard wheels AND tires be OK, or do I need to re-look and talk about the wheels AND tires???
Do not know about wheels. Hardly ever look at wheels on a car. Well, did notice the big wheels on the chariot of Ben Hur -- but . . .
Will the standard wheels AND tires be OK, or do I need to re-look and talk about the wheels AND tires???
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2013
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2LT with "Z" wheels
I am going to order my 2014 next week. I do not like the standard wheel or the upgrade wheel that comes on the 2LT model. I really like the Z51 wheel better but do not want to splurge for the Z51 package. I also know they are not interchangeable.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
Tech Contributor
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I am going to order my 2014 next week. I do not like the standard wheel or the upgrade wheel that comes on the 2LT model. I really like the Z51 wheel better but do not want to splurge for the Z51 package. I also know they are not interchangeable.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
I'm on my 8th set of wheels on my 97 C5. I will tell you this: order your car with the cheapest stock wheel offered. Then, store them after a few months of learning the car. Enter the remarkable world of aftermarket wheels...it's a 'career' studying the dozens of designs as well as constructions. Shoot for 3-piece wheels, clearcoated over brushed aluminum, or polished. Or, go to the new finishes...there are dozens of them now. The C7, being a modern version of a vette, requires modern wheel styling...thin spokes, embossed naming, stripes around the perimeter, etc. Go to HRE wheel's website and view the finishes.....you will soon fall in love with what is out there now.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: DFW Area TX
I am going to order my 2014 next week. I do not like the standard wheel or the upgrade wheel that comes on the 2LT model. I really like the Z51 wheel better but do not want to splurge for the Z51 package. I also know they are not interchangeable.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
So, maybe I order the standard wheel and then buy an aftermarket wheel that resembles the Z51 wheel or at least has a bit more going for it than the 2LT package wheel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative and any suggestions as to where to get the wheels. I know there are tons of places on the web to buy wheels. Would just like some of your expert opinions as to what I should look for in a wheel or maybe where you have had a good experience. I have seen wheels that are $3000-4000 each on some sites and that is out of the question. I have seen others I like that are polished chrome and in the $300-500 range per wheel. Would these be a mistake to buy? I do not plan on racing or doing any really "hard" driving with this car. I have a '66 327/350 that I do race/autocross with, so I can get the "speed freak" out of my system with that. I appreciate any comments.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Area Z51
I ordered Torch Red / Red 3Lt . . . but just accepted the standard wheels and tires.
Do not know about wheels. Hardly ever look at wheels on a car. Well, did notice the big wheels on the chariot of Ben Hur -- but . . .
Will the standard wheels AND tires be OK, or do I need to re-look and talk about the wheels AND tires???
Do not know about wheels. Hardly ever look at wheels on a car. Well, did notice the big wheels on the chariot of Ben Hur -- but . . .
Will the standard wheels AND tires be OK, or do I need to re-look and talk about the wheels AND tires???
The Z51 Fork wheels below look a lot better. And the Z51 wheels go better with the C7's new design.
If you want aftermarket wheels, HRE make a great looking wheel that would look good on the C7... One of my favorites is the S101 wheels.
S101
They also make the P101 which would look good on the C7 as well.
P101
But like others have said, it's a personal choice and each person is different. You have to pick what "you like" because it will be your car.