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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
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I've been reading quite a bit about brake upgrades on the ZR-1, since that is the one thing that I've found a bit disappointing so far. I'd like baby to stop as fast as she goes.
As I understand it, most of the brake upgrades will have clearance problems with the stock 90 ZR-1 wheels. I understand a move to C5 Z06 type wheels will cure the issue. I know this makes me "wheely stupid" but my question is what sizes should I be looking for? Or does it matter? What do I need to be searching for in new wheels? I figure the only thing dumber than asking a dumb question would be to buy the wrong thing and have it not fit. I have been figuring on buying somebody's C5 take-offs. I just don't know what to look for. |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
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No ideas? Would something like auction # 120659030847 on the e of bays work?
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: O'Fallon, Mo
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I can tell you that if I still had the vette, and was going to order new wheels I would go with hre or ccw, then it is not an issue ![]() |
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If you choose to purchase aftermarket 5-spoke wheels make sure you're getting rear wheels with a 36mm offset. |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
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I went tire shopping today and got about the pricing I expected to. The rep at one of the stores (Goodyear) suggested I look at going with 18" wheels because then there would be more sizes available and would reduce the cost of replacing the tires. Seemed an interesting prospect.
Are there any experts here that know what the correct tire/wheel package sizes would be for stepping up to 18"s ? ie: something that bolts on the car, fits nicely, doesn't rub. |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Leesburg, VA
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You should actually look at the selection for 18" tires before you commit. It is not as good as it used to be. And there are more 17" tires available than there has been in a while.
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Location: Portland, OR
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If you are going to drop some cash on custom wheels go with 18x10 front, 19x12 rear - that way you can use C6Z06/Grandsport tires which should have a solid future due to relatively high sales volume.
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