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Just received my Z06 repro chrome wheels for Z51 (before & after pics)

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Old 02-07-2016, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SK360
Real Z06 wheels look more concave/deeper in the spokes to hub due to the wider wheel and offset. They look flatter in narrowbody configuration. I was just agreeing with the other guy that there's something off about it but if you like it that's all that matters
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.
Old 02-07-2016, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
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.
Right. I was responding to the guy who quoted me saying I don't like the look of the repos saying they were the exact same. They're not the exact same so hard to say just because I like them on a Z I should like the repos.

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Old 02-07-2016, 08:55 PM
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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.

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Old 02-08-2016, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by plumalan
Front Z06 are 19" x 10" so why would the concave be different.

Big difference for base wheels not as much for Z51.
Originally Posted by SK360
Because C7 Z51 front wheels are 19x8.5....
SK360 is correct...


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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Old 02-08-2016, 06:39 AM
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I'm liking the replicas in black chrome.
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Old 02-08-2016, 09:26 AM
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Look great! Did you happen to weigh the stock tire/wheels and the new ones to see the difference in weight?
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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
I for one, who ordered the Z06 Repro wheels am not trying to make my Stingray look like a Z06. You just can't make a base Stingray or Z51 even come close to the exterior appearance of a Z06. The Z06 has it's own special appearance.
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).



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