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I have a 2006 Base and have been looking at getting different wheels to change the look. Looking towards the C7 Z51 Reproduction wheels 18/19 setup. From my searches there are many suppliers, accessory options and prices. Anyone have any advice as to who I should stay away from and what questions I should be asking said suppliers? As i get older (73) I have learned that there is welcome knowledge in this forum group, if you just listen!
I'll give a recommendation: FactoryReproduction. I had some C6 Z06 reproduction rims on my C4 for many years. They were 2" larger diameter, regardless they fit perfectly, chrome stayed perfect and they looked great on the car. If interested, you can check them out at: Stylish Chevrolet Corvette Wheels for Sale
I wouldn't be surprised if they aren't all sourced from the same one or two suppliers overseas. Go with the known vendors here. I ran them for years with no issues, but I honestly can't remember which vendor here I bought them from.
What I am running on my "base" 2008 are not original factory reproduction models....they are TSW in factory sizes. I stayed with factory size tires as well...didn't want to mess things up with different offsets and widths that might cause issues. I love them still after almost 10 years. Got them as a set from Discount Tire Direct (on-line).
I have contacted Bob's House of Wheels and waiting for a reply. I have looked at FR and found what I'm looking for with an added discount code from seller. I have also looked at West Coast Corvette and Corvette Garage. Also many other sites with varying results. I had planned on reusing my tpms as they are just 3 years old. Most sets I've looked at are wheels, lugnuts and blank chrome center caps. Couple of others offer flag logo center caps with set, as an extra cost. I do like the idea of the logo center caps over the blank chrome cap. I have contacted a couple of the sites about the blank chrome cap to see if the flag logo caps will fit their wheel. Probably won't get an answer, but never hurts to ask. I have also looked at the other sites mentioned in post. Appreciate everyone's preference so far. I kind of wondered if they were all made by the same or similar suppliers. Maybe I'm overthinking this!
The manufacturer I recommended OE Wheels LLC make their wheels and only sell them on their site. The Factory Repro wheels are sold on their site and also on other sites with a different name. Just letting you know what I discovered when searching for the wheel I wanted.
The manufacturer I recommended OE Wheels LLC make their wheels and only sell them on their site. The Factory Repro wheels are sold on their site and also on other sites with a different name. Just letting you know what I discovered when searching for the wheel I wanted.
I checked their site and they don't show the wheel I'm looking for. Thanks for the advice though.
I purchased tires and rims from Tire Rack and could not be happier.
Tires came mounted and speed balanced.
Also had them install new TPMS sensors.
Worth a look I think.
The center caps were switched from my old wheels.
I purchased tires and rims from Tire Rack and could not be happier.
Tires came mounted and speed balanced.
Also had them install new TPMS sensors.
Worth a look I think.
The center caps were switched from my old wheels.
I do like that wheel style but am looking for the C7 Z51 Reproduction wheels 18/19 setup! Thanks for sharing pics. Tire Rack does not list what I'm currently looking for. Maybe I need to look at a different wheel setup! There are so many nice looking wheels out there today!
After looking on all sites posted here and other outliers I have decided to go with Factory Reproduction wheels. I have talked with them and feel very confident that they are the wheel company I'm looking for. Plus they offered a discount code that makes them the best deal! Thanks all for your replies!!
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Originally Posted by Cmccomb1
After looking on all sites posted here and other outliers I have decided to go with Factory Reproduction wheels. I have talked with them and feel very confident that they are the wheel company I'm looking for. Plus they offered a discount code that makes them the best deal! Thanks all for your replies!!
Will do! I thought I had my mind made up for the C7 Z51 wheel but have seen the C7 Z06 wheel and like it also! Not a big difference in price. What ever I choose I will post.
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Originally Posted by Cmccomb1
Will do! I thought I had my mind made up for the C7 Z51 wheel but have seen the C7 Z06 wheel and like it also! Not a big difference in price. What ever I choose I will post.
Here is my C7 Z06 wheel on my C7 Z06 just for comparison for you to see.
Here is my C7 Z06 wheel on my C7 Z06 just for comparison for you to see.
Yes that's a great look! I think I like the looks of the Z06 wheel better because the whole wheel is filled over the Z51 wheel where there are very noticeable gaps between the wheel spokes.
Last edited by Cmccomb1; May 19, 2026 at 09:39 PM.
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