Docderek05

1986 w C5 Z06 wheels BEFORE

Docderek05

1986 Z06 AFTER

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jdog0411

OP....car looks great, I love the white with the polished rims. Awesome.

mrmtrtrnd

I just can't get over what difference a set of wheels can make to the look of a car. Thanks for the before and after and those Z06 wheels look GREAT.

mrmtrtrnd

Keep the pictures coming of your cars

Thanks to the guys that posted pictures of their cars. After years of being here on the Forum and looking at countless photos I never get tired of looking at other vettes so more photos please.

Thanks for all the kind words about my car. It's nothing special as far as vettes go but I love that old thing.

Docderek05

Thanks Guys, i have been working on the 86 since January, getting the interior together, and the engine bay, suspension and undercarriage as clean as new, this car was originally from South Carolina, and is really buttoned up tight, now 52mm TB, I cut that awful set of muffler eliminators off, and just installed a nice set of Borla twin tips, and she sounds so mellow and has a nicely toned muscle sound on acceleration now..and the wheels are 18's with the correct offset, and rotor clearance for an 86. I wet sanded down the body with 3000 grit, and then used staged polishes on the finish, i could not believe how great the finish looks, its not a 20 footer..up close its very clean and the clear and paint below now look great in any light condition. now for the kicker..I paid $3300 for this 86 in the condition it was in in the "before" image. Elbow and knee grease pays off. I hope to see all you guys and gals at some events soon, and see your beautiful vettes.. you cannot believe how valuable the advice given on this forum has been to me. Best to you all, Derek.

Ps, To OP and others, every C4 on this thread looks gorgeous, I think white is a classic with the wheels you have chosen.
I want to keep this thing forever, and I think most of you feel as I do. I think the C4 has beautiful lines.

johnbcc

Just not sure what size tires - any recommendations

johnbcc

what size tires did you put on

IAFF alumni

Can't help with an 85, but my 92 wears 275/40's and 315/35's on ZR1 spec rims (9.5" front, 11" rear).
I would imagine yours would be similar, if not the same.

5abivt

polished zr1s are the best ones in this thread hands down. beautiful choice !!

i had many sets... loved them so much dipped em white for my old dd z28. ill probably buy another set for the track pretty soon for my 93.

johnbcc

thanks for getting back to me so quick

i thinks i am gonna go with your recommendation

brgds john