To "do" or "not to do", that is my question! Need input
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To "do" or "not to do", that is my question! Need input
I am considering buying a set of the Chrome 19" and 20" Z06 style wheels to replace my Z51 Multispoke wheel. These would be the reproduction set from West Coast Corvette.
I could then have both sets to change out and a new set of tires.
I calculate about a $2500 expense (Wheels & Tires), with non-run flat.
What would you do? Thanks in advance.
I could then have both sets to change out and a new set of tires.
I calculate about a $2500 expense (Wheels & Tires), with non-run flat.
What would you do? Thanks in advance.
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Why new tires? I do like the wheels, just remount the rubber. Any quality shop with a touchless machine can do it in a snap. I just mounted Conti DWS06"s for the cold season and they are great, but not as good as the originals.
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I am considering buying a set of the Chrome 19" and 20" Z06 style wheels to replace my Z51 Multispoke wheel. These would be the reproduction set from West Coast Corvette.
I could then have both sets to change out and a new set of tires.
I calculate about a $2500 expense (Wheels & Tires), with non-run flat.
What would you do? Thanks in advance.
I could then have both sets to change out and a new set of tires.
I calculate about a $2500 expense (Wheels & Tires), with non-run flat.
What would you do? Thanks in advance.
I like them
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Discount Tire will dismount and remount for about $80.00. I have done that on both my Porsche 981 and Jaguar XKR. Just thinking it wouldn't hurt to have a complete set of both tires and wheels on hand.
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I like the look of the Z06 style wheels over the stock Z51 wheels.
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I do like the looks of the Z06 wheels and wouldn't blame you for getting a set.
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