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Unspring weight, i.e. heavy wheels and/or tires, is a major factor to consider when buying said items. Cheap cast wheels and most runflat tires are heavier than forged wheels and goflat tires.
C7Jake[/B];1590919256]Yes they do. Thumbs down to heavy, replica cast wheels.
Check out reasonably priced light weight/rotary forged alternatives.
C7Jake:
I am not sure what the weight of the Z06 Reproduction wheels are for my size 19.5" x 20 x10"
Since the CF vendor does even have these in stock as of yet, I doubt they even know the weights. At the present time, they are only taking pre-orders. I am not tracking this C7, so the weight does not concern me too much. The C7 will still have plenty of power.
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rmorin1249:
as you have noted all GM wheels are made in china (insert Donald trump comments here)
the vendor sells a lot of wheels and maybe gets that question from every second inquiry, perhaps they now you here and where just tired of answering that question in detail a couple of hundred times a day
quality is good from what I have heard\ymmv
\jefferson
Also, now that I got a response from the CF vendor that sells the Z06 Reproduction wheels that they are made in China probably by Chinese prison workers in camps, I am concerned about quality. See post above. I am not sure if the CF vendor was just kidding around, but I did ask a serious question about the wheels and quality of the chrome. I assumed he made a serious response. If the vendor really wants to sell wheels, I don't think joking around with a potential customer is the proper way to handle customer relations. Most likely the CF vendor may not even know who makes the wheels other than the stamp on the box that he gets saying "Made in China".
We all need to work on getting over the "Made in China" issue. Just read that GM will be importing a Buick(one of the oldest US car names) that is made in China next year. Try buying anything in Walmart, other than food, that isn't made in China (or another Asian country). It's sad but true.
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We all need to work on getting over the "Made in China" issue. Just read that GM will be importing a Buick(one of the oldest US car names) that is made in China next year. Try buying anything in Walmart, other than food, that isn't made in China (or another Asian country). It's sad but true.
Much of what you say is true, though I suspect that a wheel manufactured for GM there to their specifications might be a totally different animal than one made in Wong Fats cousin's garage!
I don't want a ZO6 either. I don't care for restomods, aftermarket wheels, lowriders, etc. I meant no offense, but I truly prefer stock. I just ordered a Z51 Torch Red with carbon flash and black wheels. Everyone has the right to their opinion. If you like the custom look, that is your right. Enjoy your Vette.
If you're not tracking your car, I wouldn't worry about the wheels being repros, they're not going to be an issue for street driving (assuming you don't have any issues with the chrome - perhaps get the standard painted silver finish to avoid that risk).
On the other hand, if you track the car, you should go with a good forged wheel for safety reasons.
If you're not tracking your car, I wouldn't worry about the wheels being repros, they're not going to be an issue for street driving (assuming you don't have any issues with the chrome - perhaps get the standard painted silver finish to avoid that risk).
On the other hand, if you track the car, you should go with a good forged wheel for safety reasons.
At the present time, the CF vendor is getting the Z06 reproduction wheels only in Black & Chrome. No HyperSilver available at this time.
$1250 delivered for the set of 19 x 8.5 & 20 x 10's. Includes new hardware (lug nuts).
At the present time, the CF vendor is getting the Z06 reproduction wheels only in Black & Chrome. No HyperSilver available at this time.
$1250 delivered for the set of 19 x 8.5 & 20 x 10's. Includes new hardware (lug nuts).
Good price IMO for a set of chrome wheels. Warranty on the chrome finish? I'm guessing no more than a year if that long. NM weather should not be hard on them.
rmorin12[/B]49;1590924573]Good price IMO for a set of chrome wheels. Warranty on the chrome finish? I'm guessing no more than a year if that long. NM weather should not be hard on them.
rmorin12:
Lifetime on structure integrity of the wheel.
1 yr on the chrome
NM weather is great, no salt of roads, no gravel on roads during winter times.
The problem I've had with chrome wheels is not salt or gravel but brake dust. Not sure what is in it but I know chrome wheels don't like it and tends to pit in all the "corners" where it accumulates.
The problem I've had with chrome wheels is not salt or gravel but brake dust. Not sure what is in it but I know chrome wheels don't like it and tends to pit in all the "corners" where it accumulates.
I've had chrome wheels on my both my C6 and C7 and I've never had any issues with brake dust, nor pitting. I've heard a lot of people complaining about brake dust on black wheels though. I'm looking forward to putting the Z06 chrome replica wheels on my base 3LT C7.
PS....I plan to sell the original chrome (18/19) wheels ($1,895 option) for a reasonable price after I switch them out.
The problem I've had with chrome wheels is not salt or gravel but brake dust. Not sure what is in it but I know chrome wheels don't like it and tends to pit in all the "corners" where it accumulates.
Brake dust is very corrosive. When it gets wet it tends to "eat its way" into the finish on just about any type of wheel.
Sent a PM. Weight difference can be a lot for some people, but usually is not more than 1 or 2 pounds per wheel. Yes, I know for racing that's a lot of added unsprung weight. However, if you can find a set of reasonably priced forged wheels that would be great. But I doubt it'll be less than 50%+ than the quoted $1250 for a set of these wheels.
Walt White Coupe[/B];1590924923]The problem I've had with chrome wheels is not salt or gravel but brake dust. Not sure what is in it but I know chrome wheels don't like it and tends to pit in all the "corners" where it accumulates.
Walt:
I have the ZF1 Pkg which provided my C7 with the Z51 sized tires and wheels, but I don't have the slotted rotors and I have virtually no brake dust issues. When I first had the C7 delivered I immediately cleaned, prep polished, and applied a nano-ceramic wheel coating to the chrome wheels. After 2500 miles, they have remained spotless & are so easy to clean.
Originally Posted by [B
Mythird1[/B];1590924946]I've had chrome wheels on my both my C6 and C7 and I've never had any issues with brake dust, nor pitting. I've heard a lot of people complaining about brake dust on black wheels though. I'm looking forward to putting the Z06 chrome replica wheels on my base 3LT C7.
PS....I plan to sell the original chrome (18/19) wheels ($1,895 option) for a reasonable price after I switch them out.
Mythird1:
Same here as noted above. I would be interested to get your opinion on the Z06 reproduction wheels once you get them.
Originally Posted by [B
rmorin1249[/B];1590924984]Brake dust is very corrosive. When it gets wet it tends to "eat its way" into the finish on just about any type of wheel.
rmorin1249
With the wheel coating I applied (Pinnacle Black Label Wheel Coating) I have not witnessed any corrosion pitting on the chrome.
Originally Posted by [B
AORoads;[/B]1590925206]Sent a PM. Weight difference can be a lot for some people, but usually is not more than 1 or 2 pounds per wheel. Yes, I know for racing that's a lot of added unsprung weight. However, if you can find a set of reasonably priced forged wheels that would be great. But I doubt it'll be less than 50%+ than the quoted $1250 for a set of these wheels.
AORoads;
I won't be tracking the C7. I have had plenty of experience racing my Formula race cars. On many open track days at Arroyo Seco Raceway here in NM, I have seen so many people run their street cars and tear them up. The street cars take plenty of abuse on open track days, and have seen others roll their cars, sustain body damage, and eat up brake pads and calipers.
The CF vendor does not know the exact weight of the Z06 repro wheels yet as they haven't received any to weigh out.
Thanks all for the replies. I always appreciate the input, either good or bad.
With the wheel coating I applied (Pinnacle Black Label Wheel Coating) I have not witnessed any corrosion pitting on the chrome.