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XfireZ51 · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

True, that is one problem with going to bigger wheels when you are slammed. I just think it looks funky out of the fender lines, plus the extra debris kicked up will chew up the lower panels.

Jeff,

Honestly, it REALLY didn't look that bad. I think I may have a pic of it somewhere to demonstrate. We measured the stock wheel v the Z wheel.
The difference was about 5/8" which sounds pretty close to the 17mm offset diff.

jonszr1 · 11-09-2009

persomally ,those wheels look awsome on your car, the silver goes well with the blue/ . it makes the amolds look funky after seeing those on your car . but thats just me . plus you can most likely get them for a decent price.

tomtom72 · 11-09-2009

Two more cents from the peanut gallery.

I'm with Brad on this one, when you compare the look, to me, the A-molds appear to be very, very "dated" looking vs the new stuff.

The only negative that was an initial impression is that they look out of place at first glance. I mean that the new wheels make the lines of the C4 look "dated". I think it's really just a matter that I'm not used to seeing newer generation wheels on a C4 though. Probably a bit of lowering of a C4 and that impression would go away as it seems, to me, that the 5's & 6's sit lower on their stock wheels than do C4's?

May I ask is it the flexible rear brake line that is close to wheel contact? Is that with or without the spacer? Sorry for the Q's. It would be nice to have a low cost alternative wheel to help us have a broader tire selection.

Tom

LGAFF · 11-09-2009

Got this off a Z06 Forum....heavy

STOCK WHEEL WEIGHTS

2006-2008 (split spoke)
Grey Front 24lbs. Rear 25lbs. (Est.)
Chrome Front 26lbs. Rear 27lbs. (Est.)

XfireZ51 · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

Two more cents from the peanut gallery.

I'm with Brad on this one, when you compare the look, to me, the A-molds appear to be very, very "dated" looking vs the new stuff.

The only negative that was an initial impression is that they look out of place at first glance. I mean that the new wheels make the lines of the C4 look "dated". I think it's really just a matter that I'm not used to seeing newer generation wheels on a C4 though. Probably a bit of lowering of a C4 and that impression would go away as it seems, to me, that the 5's & 6's sit lower on their stock wheels than do C4's?

May I ask is it the flexible rear brake line that is close to wheel contact? Is that with or without the spacer? Sorry for the Q's. It would be nice to have a low cost alternative wheel to help us have a broader tire selection.

Tom

Tom, The rear brake line was up against the wheel rim, but that is without using a spacer. A .5" spacer would easily provide clearance and also using a rear line with a modified coupling to change angle of line going to caliper would also improve fitment. Everything else cleared with these 12" wheels and again that was with NO SPACER.
I think dropping my car .5-.75" would not cause any problem with clearance front or rear IMO.

Locobob · 11-09-2009

You'll need to go more than .5in on the rear for it to look right. I'd say .75 to 1in to roughly match the fitament/look of the front.

P.S. you will also need longer wheel studs for the rears.

GOLDCYLON · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

Uummm...not sure

. I mean I like the wheels, always have but on the Zee, tires kinda look like rubber bands in some pics, as stated on here maybe lowering would help that look out a bit

. I'm not much help. Like the color of your car, BTW

.

Im with Ryan on this one. Maybe with the ZR1 repops just released.The tires do look rather small. Maybe somme CCWs or FM5s

XfireZ51 · 11-09-2009

GC,

I think the "rubber band" look would be an issue no matter what wheel simply due to the aspect ratio of any tire that size. On the side x side,
the stock looking ZR-1 wheels look dated and a bit dumpy IMO.
However,as the Romans said, "Degustibus non disputandum". IOW, to each his own which is what makes this a more interesting hobby.

Bob,

Good point on the studs. So probably would go with adapters instead. Yes?
We did measure the distance from the front sidewall to a point in the wheelwell. The stock wheel/tire combo was about 5/8" further out, so the .5 -.75" adapter would be the way to go.

GOLDCYLON · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

the stock looking ZR-1 wheels look dated and a bit dumpy IMO

Dom im suggesting the new ZR1 wheels not the ZR-1 A-molds. I understand what you saying about the A-Molds. It seems every C4 and F-body is running around with them

XfireZ51 · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Dom im suggesting the new ZR1 wheels not the ZR-1 A-molds. I understand what you saying about the A-Molds. It seems every C4 and F-body is running around with them

OH! You meant the ZR(no hyphen) wheels. Agreed. Yes I think they are a definite alternative. =Jeff= is trying to photoshop a set onto one of the pics right now to see how they may look.
One issue is that they would need to be repros since the OEMs are 19/20.

11-09-2009	#12
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: More on Z06 Wheels persomally ,those wheels look awsome on your car, the silver goes well with the blue/ . it makes the amolds look funky after seeing those on your car . but thats just me . plus you can most likely get them for a decent price.

11-09-2009	#13
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: More on Z06 Wheels Two more cents from the peanut gallery. I'm with Brad on this one, when you compare the look, to me, the A-molds appear to be very, very "dated" looking vs the new stuff. The only negative that was an initial impression is that they look out of place at first glance. I mean that the new wheels make the lines of the C4 look "dated". I think it's really just a matter that I'm not used to seeing newer generation wheels on a C4 though. Probably a bit of lowering of a C4 and that impression would go away as it seems, to me, that the 5's & 6's sit lower on their stock wheels than do C4's? May I ask is it the flexible rear brake line that is close to wheel contact? Is that with or without the spacer? Sorry for the Q's. It would be nice to have a low cost alternative wheel to help us have a broader tire selection. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

11-09-2009	#14
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: More on Z06 Wheels Got this off a Z06 Forum....heavy STOCK WHEEL WEIGHTS 2006-2008 (split spoke) Grey Front 24lbs. Rear 25lbs. (Est.) Chrome Front 26lbs. Rear 27lbs. (Est.) __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

11-09-2009	#16
Locobob Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,057	Re: More on Z06 Wheels You'll need to go more than .5in on the rear for it to look right. I'd say .75 to 1in to roughly match the fitament/look of the front. P.S. you will also need longer wheel studs for the rears. __________________ Robert ZR-1 Net Registry Oregon State Director 91 ZR-1 #431 Black/Black LPE 368

11-09-2009	#18
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,709	Re: More on Z06 Wheels GC, I think the "rubber band" look would be an issue no matter what wheel simply due to the aspect ratio of any tire that size. On the side x side, the stock looking ZR-1 wheels look dated and a bit dumpy IMO. However,as the Romans said, "Degustibus non disputandum". IOW, to each his own which is what makes this a more interesting hobby. Bob, Good point on the studs. So probably would go with adapters instead. Yes? We did measure the distance from the front sidewall to a point in the wheelwell. The stock wheel/tire combo was about 5/8" further out, so the .5 -.75" adapter would be the way to go.