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Old 12-14-2013, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by oicw
According to the post on SVT, they're near stock at 275/35/18 and 335/30/19:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...ed-wheels.html

And here's one on our own forums, with 335/30/18 rears, still nice and aggressive looking:

I LOVE that look, would rather add a little sidewall than lower the car. Ride and wear would be better but more weight and would throw codes (?).
Old 12-14-2013, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sam90lx
Daughters? Cute!

I thought is was a girlfriend or wife....my bad!
aaaaaawkward...
Old 12-14-2013, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulchristian
aaaaaawkward...
Yep!
Old 12-15-2013, 08:58 AM
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I like the design, but if they are black and there are no other options, they will come off immediately. I can't stand black wheels.
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Originally Posted by ANTIVNOM
I like the design, but if they are black and there are no other options, they will come off immediately. I can't stand black wheels.
Black wheels should be an option as long as they don't offer chrome
Old 12-15-2013, 02:46 PM
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Old 12-15-2013, 04:44 PM
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^ factory from what?
Old 12-16-2013, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by oicw
According to the post on SVT, they're near stock at 275/35/18 and 335/30/19:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...ed-wheels.html

And here's one on our own forums, with 335/30/18 rears, still nice and aggressive looking:

Old 12-16-2013, 07:29 PM
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I have to admit...the new Z wheels are growing on me fast.
Old 12-16-2013, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony C7
I have to admit...the new Z wheels are growing on me fast.


The more I look at them, the more I like them. Can't wait to see what they look like on the fully revealed car.
Old 12-16-2013, 08:03 PM
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Considering what is now being said to fit on a Z51...

Originally Posted by WheelsBoutique
Teaser....

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Old 12-16-2013, 08:35 PM
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^ Anything wheels over 20" looks goofy IMO. Not a good look on a sports car.
Old 12-17-2013, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Considering what is now being said to fit on a Z51...
Someone stole this guys air dam.
Old 12-17-2013, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by HolyRoller
What is the factual basis for this belief? Have we tested different sidewall heights on otherwise identical tires for handling and straight-line grip?
If talking about non-run-flats, I agree that some wrinkle in a sidewall adds to traction for straight line acceleration. Slow-mo most any drag launch using slicks and it's there. It requires more sidewall height to obtain it. For handling, I have no idea how much flex in a sidewall is beneficial.
Old 12-22-2013, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JockItch
I like them ok but I'm not a big fan of busy looking multispoke wheels, same reason I'm not a fan of the ZR1 wheels.

I gravitate more towards a track focused but less busy design. The Z06x wheel design is right up my alley.



My favorite wheel design from GM is actually on the high performance Camaro variants, the ZL1 and Z/28. I love those wheel designs.

ZL1



Z/28

PLEASE dump the trunk ornament!
Old 12-22-2013, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by thedofuss
PLEASE dump the trunk ornament!
Has nothing to do with the topic. Solid contribution.

And while I'm not a fan of the look, the Z06x's wing spoiler is there for anything but looks. The thing is designed as a functional race car, this is not some huge wing some kid threw on the back of his Civic because he thinks it looks cool. You don't have to like it, but as an educated enthusiast you should respect it.


Now back to the topic
Old 12-23-2013, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by thedofuss
PLEASE dump the trunk ornament!
Not an ornament.. its functional. I guess you wouldn't want the gutted interior and the build in cage as well.

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Old 12-23-2013, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Screamin Z
Not an ornament.. its functional. I guess you wouldn't want the gutted interior and the build in cage as well.
screamer: do you really think that i thought thought that the spoiler on a race car was there for aesthetic purposes? it was a joke (or, in this case, apparently a feeble attempt at one). enough with the hostility already--what a drag. [drag, get it, purpose of a spoiler, id est, to reduce same]. what do you think, im some kind of dofuss?
Old 12-23-2013, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ANTIVNOM
I like the design, but if they are black and there are no other options, they will come off immediately. I can't stand black wheels.
I'll buy them off of you. Black is by far the best
Old 12-24-2013, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulchristian
^ Anything wheels over 20" looks goofy IMO. Not a good look on a sports car.
I believe some of the new porsche's come with 21" rims.



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