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Old 08-11-2018, 10:56 AM
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Default One thing I want fixed on the C8

The absolutely horrible wheel offsets.

That's it...You want a bigger tire on a non-Z06/ZR1 it is either a compromise or some crazy *** price.
Old 08-18-2018, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NoOne
The absolutely horrible wheel offsets.

That's it...You want a bigger tire on a non-Z06/ZR1 it is either a compromise or some crazy *** price.
I agree something along the lines of the gen6 1le Camaro’s would be nice.
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NoOne, Can you help me with an OFFSET Set-Up for Forged 18x9.5 19x11.5 Custom Wheels
for my 2012 Grand Sport.

Dont know if a FLUSH to Outside of Body is the Best "LOOK"
or maintain the slightly inboard postioning of the OE Cast Wheels............

Wanting to use below VS Forged Wheels ONLY mfg as wide as 11.5" which is fine for the 325x30x19 tire







NoOne, Can you help me with an OFFSET Set-Up for Forged 18x9.5 19x11.5 Custom Wheels
for my 2012 Grand Sport.

Dont know if a FLUSH to Outside of Body is the Best "LOOK"
or maintain the slightly inboard postioning of the OE Cast Wheels............

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Originally Posted by noone
the absolutely horrible wheel offsets.

That's it...you want a bigger tire on a non-z06/zr1 it is either a compromise or some crazy *** price.
yessssss!!!!
Old 08-24-2018, 01:27 PM
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All I want is forged wheels that don’t bend with every small pot hole.
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Originally Posted by CliffB-99
All I want is forged wheels that don’t bend with every small pot hole.
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A real forged rim should definitely not be bending with every small pot hole. Which ones have you had this experience with?
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Originally Posted by NoOne
The absolutely horrible wheel offsets.

That's it...You want a bigger tire on a non-Z06/ZR1 it is either a compromise or some crazy *** price.

Exactly.

Also, those that like the deep concave look have way more wheel choices.
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Originally Posted by thegame
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A real forged rim should definitely not be bending with every small pot hole. Which ones have you had this experience with?
That’s the problem. The current Z06 wheels are cast, not forged.
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Originally Posted by CliffB-99

That’s the problem. The current Z06 wheels are cast, not forged.
Oh I misunderstood your post!
Old 08-28-2018, 11:39 PM
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wide wheels and tires have more aerodynamic drag, so the high hp/high top speed models will have wheels and tires that will deliver the desired results. people like most of us that will never be above 120 for more than a few seconds can put whatever they want on their zoras.

if you want more pothole wheel bending resistance, add an extra 5 psi to the pressure you are carrying, not to exceed 35 psi. i have found it helps a lot.

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