C6 Z06 wheels on a ZR-1?

[Matt B]

Would it fit? And if yes, which tire size would be needed?
I have a chance to get a set of OEM C6 C06 wheels and considering the shortage of OEM size tires my idea is to replace the Sawblades with later generation Corvette wheels.

[Mikey]

Matt,
If nobody chimes in with a definitive answer, I can just try swapping between my two cars.
Should have time within next few days.

[XfireZ51]

You mean like this?

[Mikey]

Rear looks pretty good. Front offset looks a touch further out than ideal.

[XfireZ51]

I?m using 18mm hub and wheel centric spacers for the rear. Also, GM Racing studs due to need for longer studs.
The fronts are stock. They do come a bit past the front fender line but do not rub. How far out the tire edge is depends on several factors. The tire itself and the brake discs. I am using Z06 brakes both front and rear. My brake discs are Coleman 2 piece for weight reduction while the aluminum hat helps to bring the outer edge of the tire further inboard.
Currently using Michelin 285x18/325x19 PS4S.

[Matt B]

Thanks for sharing the experiences. I'm afraid with my local regulations I won't be allowed to use the fronts. They can't exceed the width of the wheel wells.
Too sad.

I heard C5 Z06 wheels work well instead.

[XfireZ51]

Unfortunate it is. One of the members here first tried on a set and posted the pics of them on his black ZR. I immediately knew those wheels were meant for the
ZR-1. The Shelby?s would be my second choice. A friend of mine had a C6Z and so we tried them on my Z.
I never looked into an aftermarket set w the correct offset for the front which would be another possibility. Mine are OEM.

[-=Jeff=-]

do they make those in the aftermarket with different offsets?

[XfireZ51]

Think they do altho it may be that they aren?t available in ZR-1 offsets. Hiwever, the offset for the ZR isnonly different for the rear. The 84 has the same iffsets as the ZR-1.