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Old 03-20-2016, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DOCZ- 1st Rate Corvette Parts & Acc.
The factory OEM GM C7 Z51 wheels are made in China at least for 2014/2015, even the 2015 Z06 OEM wheels are made in China, rumor has it that they are now being made in Mexico for the 2016 but I have been unable to confirm. Just about all aftermarket wheels are manufactured in China these days including TSW, Vossen, American muscle and all reproductions. If you want made in the USA for the Corvette you would need to go custom built such as CCW, Finspeed, on up to HRE and ADV1 if you want to really get radical. We have the black chrome in stock! Pm or call us for pricing.

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Wheels arrived yesterday, and installed today by Discount Tire. Thanks to Kieth at DOCZ 1st rate Corvette parts for a great price, and even better service.












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Old 03-23-2016, 05:51 PM
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Awesome! Love the Silver/Red with these beautiful chrome wheels!
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Old 03-23-2016, 09:24 PM
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I see a lot of chrome and black chrome. Are the gloss black ones in stock and available too?
Old 03-24-2016, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by joeybsyc
I see a lot of chrome and black chrome. Are the gloss black ones in stock and available too?
They are Joey. Look at post #52 in this thread, and you will see a beautiful torch red coupe with the black wheels.
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Nice wheels, Rich. Looks great on your car.

We will be in Las Cruces in Oct for my niece's wedding. Maybe we could share a brew and/or dinner somewhere? I will try to be in contact as the date draws near.

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Old 03-28-2016, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebel Yell
Wheels arrived yesterday, and installed today by Discount Tire. Thanks to Kieth at DOCZ 1st rate Corvette parts for a great price, and even better service.













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Old 03-28-2016, 06:02 PM
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I have the same car as pictured here and just had the same chrome rims mounted. They really look spectacular.

2014 base coupe 3LT
VIN 6871
Current mileage: 6,853
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Ordered October 23, 2013
Delivered November 13, 2013

Let my wife drive it for the first time (around an empty parking lot) yesterday. Looks pretty damn good, I must say.
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Old 03-29-2016, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rebel Yell
Wheels arrived yesterday, and installed today by Discount Tire. Thanks to Kieth at DOCZ 1st rate Corvette parts for a great price, and even better service.











Rebel Yell:

Your Silver C7 looks fantastic with the new wheels. Wow! Impressive. Love the look.

Originally Posted by rkhegler
Nice wheels, Rich. Looks great on your car.

We will be in Las Cruces in Oct for my niece's wedding. Maybe we could share a brew and/or dinner somewhere? I will try to be in contact as the date draws near.
Robert:

Yes, let's get together. I haven't posted in a while as I am currently in Hawaii enjoying some R&R. Can't wait to get back into my C7 again very soon, within days (mid-week).
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Old 04-01-2016, 12:02 AM
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Keith, any word yet on the next shipment of chrome Z51 size, ZO6 repro wheels?

Thanks Bill Rose

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Old 04-04-2016, 01:50 AM
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I finally installed my new black chrome set from 1st Rate Corvette. Very happy with the new look.







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Originally Posted by weisenberg
I finally installed my new black chrome set from 1st Rate Corvette. Very happy with the new look.







Your C7 looks great with the new Z06 style wheels. The wheels really enhances the look of the new generation Corvette.
Old 04-04-2016, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
Your C7 looks great with the new Z06 style wheels. The wheels really enhances the look of the new generation Corvette.
Very nice.
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Ok, I got the new wheels and the slightly taller tires on the C7. The wheels are 19's & 20's... the tires are Pilot Sport A/S 3's....The tires are one size taller, front-245/40/19..rear-285/35/20. I gained a half inch in ride height, and also filled out the wheel well a bit, without lowering the car. I need the stock height to get in my garage, so no lowering. There is no rubbing, although the front tires are only about 1/4" from the inner wheel well when it's turned completely to one side. I love the new look.. Here's a shot of the new set-up. Thanks Keith


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Old 04-23-2016, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Wm Rose
Ok, I got the new wheels and the slightly taller tires on the C7. The wheels are 19's & 20's... the tires are Pilot Sport A/S 3's....The tires are one size taller, front-245/40/19..rear-285/35/20. I gained a half inch in ride height, and also filled out the wheel well a bit, without lowering the car. I need the stock height to get in my garage, so no lowering. There is no rubbing, although the front tires are only about 1/4" from the inner wheel well when it's turned completely to one side. I love the new look.. Here's a shot of the new set-up. Thanks Keith

Looks fantastic! That's an interesting tire size. Can you tell a difference in ride quality or handling?
Can you please post a few more photos (side profile, etc).
THANKS!
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After a weekend of beautiful weather and a 100 miles or so of driving the Vette with the new wheels, I'm very happy with the new set-up. I had no rubbing anywhere. The tires are 1" bigger in diameter, which is really only 1/2" on each side of the wheel. The aspect ratio is the same as the factory 18/19 base wheels. The ride isn't much different than with the factory tires, but they aren't as sticky which is what I wanted. A lot of thought went into picking this size, as I couldn't find anyone who had tried it before me. Here's a few more shots of the wheel/tire combo.



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