Considering purchasing base 18-19 for track
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From: London Ontario
Considering purchasing base 18-19 for track
I have a deposit down on a complete OEM set of rims and tires and I am having second thoughts on if this is the best option after a member mentioned that they have a higher chance of bending on the track. It makes sense because they are not forged but i dont know if that is a reason to risk purchasing them. The price of the rim package attracted me to this idea along with the fact i can get nitto DOT track day tires for it but maybe theres a reason for that and i am screwing myself over. Other option i considered was a c5 Z06 rim but i dont even know where i would find one. Thanks in advance
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I have tracked a C6 Z06 and ZR1, and now my C7 Z06 extensively.
I have only run on factory wheels and have never had a problem.
I only do HPDE type events - maybe 15 track days per year. If your Vette is a track-only car, you might consider different wheels for running slicks. But if it's also driven on the street like mine, the factory wheels should work great for you.
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I have only run on factory wheels and have never had a problem.
I only do HPDE type events - maybe 15 track days per year. If your Vette is a track-only car, you might consider different wheels for running slicks. But if it's also driven on the street like mine, the factory wheels should work great for you.
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Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 126
Likes: 306
From: London Ontario
I have tracked a C6 Z06 and ZR1, and now my C7 Z06 extensively.
I have only run on factory wheels and have never had a problem.
I only do HPDE type events - maybe 15 track days per year. If your Vette is a track-only car, you might consider different wheels for running slicks. But if it's also driven on the street like mine, the factory wheels should work great for you.
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I have only run on factory wheels and have never had a problem.
I only do HPDE type events - maybe 15 track days per year. If your Vette is a track-only car, you might consider different wheels for running slicks. But if it's also driven on the street like mine, the factory wheels should work great for you.
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