Just received my Z06 repro chrome wheels for Z51 (before & after pics)
#41
These Z06 replica wheels should considered more of a look-alike wheel, not a true reproduction. For those of us that ordered these wheels, I don't think we would expect them to be 100% Z06 wheels.
At least, I never did. They have the appearance in design as the Z06 wheel.
#42
Melting Slicks
I don't believe and any reproduction wheel will be able to duplicate the Z06 dimensions 100% due to the sheer size differences between the Z06 and the Corvette Stingray base or Z51.
These Z06 replica wheels should considered more of a look-alike wheel, not a true reproduction. For those of us that ordered these wheels, I don't think we would expect them to be 100% Z06 wheels.
At least, I never did. They have the appearance in design as the Z06 wheel.
These Z06 replica wheels should considered more of a look-alike wheel, not a true reproduction. For those of us that ordered these wheels, I don't think we would expect them to be 100% Z06 wheels.
At least, I never did. They have the appearance in design as the Z06 wheel.
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nmvettec7 (02-07-2016)
#43
Le Mans Master
I like the Z06 repro wheel but looking a both pictures the Z51 look better on your car ,the Z06 look to fine of a spoke to busy after all.
Last edited by Red Rochester; 02-07-2016 at 08:56 PM.
#44
First off, the Z06 is 19x10 front/ 20x12 rear. Much wider.
The Z06 wheels are a totally different offset than these repo wheels for the base C7. The real Z06 wheels wouldn't come close to fitting on the base.
The more aggressive offsets on the Z06 wheels allow for more concavity of both the front and rear wheels versus these replicas. Don't be fooled, yes these have the same spoke pattern, but these repos are totally different wheels that are more flat faced/less concaved.
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anders1118 (02-09-2016)
#47
Race Director
That seems like a massive exaggeration. I'd bet 90+% of people who see the car, who even know what a Z06 is, would be fooled by these wheels. The only real things that give it away is the body is slightly less wide, there's no crazy rear spoiler (Z07 but not everyone buys that), and the Z06 emblem up front (but he has a Z51 emblem in that spot so at first glance that one's covered).