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I had several sets on the car over the years. --Dan
Here are the stock wheels (at Meteor Crater) w/ OEM tires.
These are early O.E.Wheels replica GS offset, 17x11 F&R with Kumho 710s, 315 F and 335 R.
These are O.E.Wheels Z06 replica wheels, 18x10.5 F and 17x11.5 R, with Kumho 710s, 305 F and 335 R.
Finally, these are SM Wheels, 20x10 and 20x11, with MPSS 295x25 F and 295x30 R.
And, if interested, the car is for sale -- C6 For Sale
Every time I think about changing stock [05-08] wheels on my car,I back out. They date the car....but probably one of the best looking oe corvette wheels to date imho
A lot of pictures already of base body with TSW Nurburgring, but here is some more pictures with more info. I wanted to upgrade my oem brake calipers because I dont like them, I dont think they look good an a sportscar. Its the same looking as of calipers on slow 4 door sedans. The plan was to upgrade to Z06 (J56) calipers and rotors so I bought some TSW Nurburgring 18" and 19" with 255/35 and 295/30, can use stock tires. Z06 (J56)calipers have clearance in these rims without spacers. ET 50 front and 65 rear.
After some thinking and looking on the Z06 (J56) calipers I dont like the look of these calipers eighter because og the visible brake pins on side of caliper. So one of the next options I was thinking of was the ZR1 (J57) brake upgrade, and bought grey calipers and and some ceramic rotors, because of the size of the calipers and rotors you need to change front rim also to 19", sold my rims and bought 19" front and rear. 9" ET 50 and 10.5 ET 65.
The rims are very strong and light, the spokes are very thin and the construction on the rim give clearance to the massive ZR1 (J57) caliper without spacer. I also made custom center caps of pairing the stock centercaps with some oem C6 centercaps.
Have not pictures yet of the conversion, as I not have done this yet as its winter here.
Last edited by JEBmotorsport; 02-27-2016 at 11:31 AM.
A lot of pictures already of base body with TSW Nurburgring, but here is some more pictures with more info. I wanted to upgrade my oem brake calipers because I dont like them, I dont think they look good an a sportscar. Its the same looking as of calipers on slow 4 door sedans. The plan was to upgrade to Z06 calipers and rotors so I bought some TSW Nurburgring 18" and 19" with 255/35 and 295/30, can use stock tires. Z06 calipers have clearance in these rims without spacers. ET 50 front and 65 rear.
After some thinking and looking on the Z06 calipers I dont like the look of these calipers eighter because og the visible brake pins on side of caliper. So one of the next options I was thinking of was the ZR1 upgrade, and bought grey calipers and and some ceramic rotors, because of the size of the calipers and rotors you need to change front rim also to 19", sold my rims and bought 19" front and rear. 9" ET 50 and 10.5 ET 65.
The rims are very strong and light, the spokes are very thin and the construction on the rim give clearance to the massive ZR1 caliper. I also made custom center caps of pairing the stock centercaps with some oem C6 centercaps.
Have not pictures yet of the conversion, as I not have done this yet as its winter here.
In case others are interested in the larger brake upgrades. The WCC forged wheels I have clear the Z06 brakes.
Forgestar cf5. Black graphite. 19x9 and 20x11. 255/35/19 and 305/30/20 MPSS.
What are the offsets on this setup? I wanna do something similar. Looks fantastic. Looking to go with CF5's but wanna keep it 18/19, just can't get over how flush those are!!
Absolutely perfect!
*A little help though. I would like to possibly lower the rear a little to match the gap of the front. Is it hard and will it affect the nanny's? Only would do it on the stock bolts, which I think I heard would only be 1/2" or so??? Also, would that require a new alignment?
*A little help though. I would like to possibly lower the rear a little to match the gap of the front. Is it hard and will it affect the nanny's? Only would do it on the stock bolts, which I think I heard would only be 1/2" or so??? Also, would that require a new alignment?
Make a new thread about that buddy, don't hijack somebody elses thread. But please do make another thread. Ill follow it as i too have a similar question. yay or nay
Make a new thread about that buddy, don't hijack somebody elses thread. But please do make another thread. Ill follow it as i too have a similar question. yay or nay
Thanks for the response Jaime, however, not a hijack at all. Posted my aftermarket wheels/setup per the thread title and also just asking a question since its related, to those who would know. Our good members can either make a simple response or pm me.
Thanks for the response Jaime, however, not a hijack at all. Posted my aftermarket wheels/setup per the thread title and also just asking a question since its related, to those who would know. Our good members can either make a simple response or pm me.
Well ive had people tell me the same thing. I guess i prefer it your way. I was just doing what i thought was the 'right' thing to do. My bad buddy. Now, let's hear about your question
Last edited by Jaime-Corvette; 02-26-2016 at 09:24 PM.
Well ive had people tell me the same thing. I guess i prefer it your way. I was just doing what i thought was the 'right' thing to do. My bad buddy. Now, let's hear about your question
Not a problem at all Jaime and all's good . Been here a long time and have seen hi-jacking, troll's, etc. and this is within the same topic of the thread (I feel). Learning along the way and related questions have always been fine. The OP shouldn't mind, but if he does, I'll politely retract my question. Alot of great looking vettes and was just a quick question to those who have also lowered when they made their wheel/tire change. Btw, good looking Jetstream .
Would love to see the new brake set-up when you have them on!
Originally Posted by JEBmotorsport
A lot of pictures already of base body with TSW Nurburgring, but here is some more pictures with more info. I wanted to upgrade my oem brake calipers because I dont like them, I dont think they look good an a sportscar. Its the same looking as of calipers on slow 4 door sedans. The plan was to upgrade to Z06 calipers and rotors so I bought some TSW Nurburgring 18" and 19" with 255/35 and 295/30, can use stock tires. Z06 calipers have clearance in these rims without spacers. ET 50 front and 65 rear.
After some thinking and looking on the Z06 calipers I dont like the look of these calipers eighter because og the visible brake pins on side of caliper. So one of the next options I was thinking of was the ZR1 upgrade, and bought grey calipers and and some ceramic rotors, because of the size of the calipers and rotors you need to change front rim also to 19", sold my rims and bought 19" front and rear. 9" ET 50 and 10.5 ET 65.
The rims are very strong and light, the spokes are very thin and the construction on the rim give clearance to the massive ZR1 caliper. I also made custom center caps of pairing the stock centercaps with some oem C6 centercaps.
Have not pictures yet of the conversion, as I not have done this yet as its winter here.
01-05-2016, 08:32 PM
yay or nay
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