TSW Nurburgring Rim - Issues?
05-01-2015, 12:08 AM
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05-01-2015, 12:29 AM
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Put a set on our Z51 and had a problem with the rears rubbing when going over SLIGHT BUMPS AND DIPS! Although the rubbing was minimal decided to put the stocks back on. Seemed like every time we saw a bump or dip coming the anticipation of the rub was very distracting. Loved the look though.
05-01-2015, 12:38 AM
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I've got them, they are my first choice for the C7 with silver or blue exterior, offset looks cool, no problems. And I skipped the painted calipers - too much bling. Do have GM mud flaps. The machined faced wheels are a perfect compliment to the stainless steel exhaust tips. When I bring the car in to Chevy for service, there's always someone there who says they really like the look. Doesn't look like all the rest. No complaints here about anything.
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05-01-2015, 08:06 AM
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Put a set on our Z51 and had a problem with the rears rubbing when going over SLIGHT BUMPS AND DIPS! Although the rubbing was minimal decided to put the stocks back on. Seemed like every time we saw a bump or dip coming the anticipation of the rub was very distracting. Loved the look though.
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05-01-2015, 08:45 AM
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05-01-2015, 08:54 AM
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I can tell you it's not a problem with the wheel manufacturing specs… Because I've had the TSW and the Cray which are both identical wheels made by TSW, in terms of specifications, and neither of them had it anything like you're going through… I would try to look for a possible swap out or something… Don't know… when I mounted my forgelines though in talking to Jerry, and forgeline, they both commented that a basic car suspension is a little bit softer and takes a bit of a change in offset when they can custom do it ....to accommodate the softer suspension.
05-01-2015, 10:17 AM
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05-01-2015, 11:33 AM
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Definitely odd, that some people have rubbing issues and some dont with the same TSW wheel. Maybe the manufacturing tolerances vary enough to cause this issue? It's almost as if the wheel needs to be sold with a disclaimer. "Fits C7 Corvette, but may /may not cause rear rubbing"
05-01-2015, 12:23 PM
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Definitely odd, that some people have rubbing issues and some dont with the same TSW wheel. Maybe the manufacturing tolerances vary enough to cause this issue? It's almost as if the wheel needs to be sold with a disclaimer. "Fits C7 Corvette, but may /may not cause rear rubbing"
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05-01-2015, 02:00 PM
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05-01-2015, 02:12 PM
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Photos of my car are already with the splash guards! I could only imagine how far it would stick out without them
And I was shipped/sold the offset that Speed Depot said would fit. Didnt have a choice
And I was shipped/sold the offset that Speed Depot said would fit. Didnt have a choice
05-01-2015, 03:21 PM
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Do you have any pics of your setup? Did you have the car fully lowered on stock bolts? I have the nurbs and a stock non-lowered setup and it seems unlikely to me that the shocks would ever compress this much for the wheels to rub. Would it be prudent to install the Z51 sway bars to keep the car flatter in turns? I realize this would not help with bumps.
05-01-2015, 05:04 PM
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Drifting
Post wasn't about center caps. I like the aggressive look but the fact the the tire sits outside the wheel well means that when you compress the suspension over a steep dip, the tire now has a lot less room for travel. Instead of tucking up under the wheel well where there is plenty of room, it now only has a couple inches from the fender lip to tire. Thats the issue
05-01-2015, 05:53 PM
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I recently purchased/ mounted a set of these from Speed Depot for my C7 base coupe, 18 front, 19 rear setup. Was told these were made/fit for corvette but now I'm curious what others who have installed these think?
The tires definitely do not sit inside the wheel well now, and do stick out past the fenders. I've noticed the tires/fenders now get dirty fairly quick and maybe the aerodynamics of the car are hindered. Anyone else feel the same way?
Also, the ride feeling has changed for the worse. Bumps / imperfections now transit to the driver much more than with the stock 18/19 wheels. Maybe the stock wheels are built a bit more solid and absorb these bumps?
Just curious to see what others think about this setup and if they've experienced any issues? And what recourse, if any, I would have in trying to return these rims ?
The tires definitely do not sit inside the wheel well now, and do stick out past the fenders. I've noticed the tires/fenders now get dirty fairly quick and maybe the aerodynamics of the car are hindered. Anyone else feel the same way?
Also, the ride feeling has changed for the worse. Bumps / imperfections now transit to the driver much more than with the stock 18/19 wheels. Maybe the stock wheels are built a bit more solid and absorb these bumps?
Just curious to see what others think about this setup and if they've experienced any issues? And what recourse, if any, I would have in trying to return these rims ?
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05-01-2015, 06:03 PM
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05-01-2015, 06:45 PM
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I'd suggest if you're unhappy, find a set/make of wheels you like, buy them, and sell the ones you have. Your choices are to keep it or get rid of it. It does seem as if the variation is from car to car and not necessarily all on the wheel or the manufacturer. That happened on the prior gen Vette, too.
05-01-2015, 07:37 PM
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I only scanned this thread... but I had an issue with one TSW wheel... a 19" Bayern Multi.. for my G8, several years ago. That wheel had been bent in shipping. The rest were fine. I have a set of TSW Interlagos on my EB Flex. They are PERFECT! Really wanted to switch out my Z51 Black wheels for a similar sized set of Black TSW Interlagos... Wife said WAIT!
I installed the factory fender guards that were painted VY by RPI. Now my stock wheels sit in too far... Great solution to helping keep fenders free of chipping with TSW wheels or any others that stick out slightly from stock.
My experiences withTSW wheels has been great!
I installed the factory fender guards that were painted VY by RPI. Now my stock wheels sit in too far... Great solution to helping keep fenders free of chipping with TSW wheels or any others that stick out slightly from stock.
My experiences withTSW wheels has been great!
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