TSW Nurburgring Wheels Question
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Burning Brakes
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TSW Nurburgring Wheels Question
I have been looking at the threads and pictures that have been posted but can't quite get an answer on whether the 18" and 19" wheels actually stay within the wheel wells (as do the stock rims). It appears that they go slightly outside of the wheel wells (that is, they are under actually under the lip). I think the wheels are actually .5" wider.
And if they do extend to under the lip, do they rub in turns and when there is stuff in the back?
Thanks for any information.
Ed
And if they do extend to under the lip, do they rub in turns and when there is stuff in the back?
Thanks for any information.
Ed
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They are fine in the front and to me a microscopic more in the rear. Remember the half inch is both sides so the outer side is really only 1/4 inch....with splash guards ,it does not throw onto the car.
They do not rub under any circumstances, that would not be so many people here mounting them if there were problems.
They do not rub under any circumstances, that would not be so many people here mounting them if there were problems.
Last edited by Glen e; Jul 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM.
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I have been looking at the threads and pictures that have been posted but can't quite get an answer on whether the 18" and 19" wheels actually stay within the wheel wells (as do the stock rims). It appears that they go slightly outside of the wheel wells (that is, they are under actually under the lip). I think the wheels are actually .5" wider.
And if they do extend to under the lip, do they rub in turns and when there is stuff in the back?
Thanks for any information.
Ed
And if they do extend to under the lip, do they rub in turns and when there is stuff in the back?
Thanks for any information.
Ed
I emphasize that its minor and others responding should let you know if the tires on their TSWs are the Michelins.
Hope that helps.....
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks to both of you. I have splash guards - just waiting for a Vette to put them on. TPW 7-7!
Glen - I think you had the TSW's and switched to Cray's. Assume for the look. Is fitment better/worse/the same as far as my question?
thx
Glen - I think you had the TSW's and switched to Cray's. Assume for the look. Is fitment better/worse/the same as far as my question?
thx
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I have a Z51 and only the right side rubs! ????has been adjusted at dealer and corrected slightly and I need to get it back again to see if the rear end can be adjusted a little more. We tried switching the wheels from right to left and left to right and only the right side rubs. Put the rims on my wife's Z51 and NO RUBBING!!! 
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That's what I was afraid of before I purchased them. And frankly they are easy to clean. Actually, I like the gunmetal because it doesn't show as much dust as my gloss black wheels. About the same time frame when cleaning other wheels. Thanks
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Had to get new lug nuts. If find the 18/19 are very easy to clean and brake dust is not an issue on the base Vette. Also, the design of the Nurbugrings makes my 18/19 look bigger than they are, which further improves the look. Very satsfied with mine.
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They are fine in the front and to me a microscopic more in the rear. Remember the half inch is both sides so the outer side is really only 1/4 inch....with splash guards ,it does not throw onto the car.
They do not rub under any circumstances, that would not be so many people here mounting them if there were problems.
They do not rub under any circumstances, that would not be so many people here mounting them if there were problems.
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