Wheels . . . options . . .
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Wheels . . . options . . .
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???
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,151
Likes: 62
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
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 848
Likes: 3
From: N.E. Phila. PA
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
You sir, have a lot of patience.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 770
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???
Moderator
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 39,061
Likes: 17,927
From: DFW Area TX
What wheels choices you have available will depend on if you got Z51 or non-Z51 model. No choice on tires from the factory. You either get what comes on the non-Z51 version or what comes on the Z51 version.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
[QUOTE=lawdogg149;1584638885]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.
I looked but did not see them. The order sheet I am looking at does not have black . . . so I am a bit lost here.
I looked but did not see them. The order sheet I am looking at does not have black . . . so I am a bit lost here.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Moderator
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 39,061
Likes: 17,927
From: DFW Area TX
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Now we are talking turkey . . . but it is greek to me.
So what am I supposed to be thinking . . . to upgrade to either 2 or 3?
Why would one consider? Looks, driving, the tires will feel better, just not been important to me in the past . . . maybe it should be.
So what am I supposed to be thinking . . . to upgrade to either 2 or 3?
Why would one consider? Looks, driving, the tires will feel better, just not been important to me in the past . . . maybe it should be.
Moderator
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 39,061
Likes: 17,927
From: DFW Area TX
It is strictly a matter of looks.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
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???
Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 427
Likes: 4
From: Wyoming
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.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 16,066
Likes: 4,148
From: Bergen county NJ
Another good reason to opt for the z51 option. That's a hell of a value...
Any of the wheels are great. I prefer the 19/20 silver z51 rims myself.
Base car...stay with stock rims ...too expensive for same 18/19 inch rims from the factory.
Jmo save your money unless you can see clear for the z51 option at 2800 dollars..etc.
Any of the wheels are great. I prefer the 19/20 silver z51 rims myself.
Base car...stay with stock rims ...too expensive for same 18/19 inch rims from the factory.
Jmo save your money unless you can see clear for the z51 option at 2800 dollars..etc.
Moderator
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 39,061
Likes: 17,927
From: DFW Area TX
