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Old 08-30-2015, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
I think both the Z06 and Stingray Z51 have 19" wheels, however the Z06 has wider tires and a different offset that allows the wheels to have a concave face and larger lip. The skinnier Z51 wheels/tires look out of place with these fender spats IMO.
The diameter isn't the issue. The Z06 wider fronts and corresponding offset to keep the same scrub radius puts them 1.3" out from the Z51. The spats contain this nicely for the Z06, but make the Z51 look awkward with them.

The analysis from Ben @WeaponX

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-to-know.html

Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX
Doing some research for my new wheels and thought I would share the difference between the Z06 and Stingray wheels and tires!

Front wheels:

C7 Base and Z51 front wheel (respectively)
18x8.5 ET 56mm
P245/40ZR18 (93Y) SL Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport® ZP
19x8.5 ET 56mm
P245/35ZR19 (89Y) SL Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport® ZP

vs.

C7 Z06 front wheel
19x10 ET 43mm Listed weight of 25.7lbs.
285/30ZR19 (87Y) SL Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport® ZP

Result:
  • Suspension clearance: Z06 wheel is 7 mm (0.3'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Acceptable for most cars.
  • Fenders clearance: Z06 front wheel will stick out 33 mm (1.3'') farther.
  • Wheelwells clearance: The same.
  • SPEEDOMETER: The same.

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Rear wheels:

C7 Base and Z51 rear wheel (respectively)
19x10 ET 79mm
P285/35ZR19 (99Y) SL Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport® ZP
20x10 ET 79mm
P285/30ZR20 (95Y) SL Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport® ZP

vs.

C7 Z06 wheel
20x12 ET 59mm Listed weight of 31.8lbs.
335/25ZR20 (87Y) SL Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport® ZP

Result:
  • Suspension clearance: Z06 wheel is 5 mm (0.2'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Acceptable for most cars.
  • Fenders clearance: Z06 wheel will stick out 45 mm (1.8'') farther.
  • Wheelwells clearance: The same.
  • SPEEDOMETER: The same.

Last edited by xp800; 08-30-2015 at 05:47 PM.



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