Project wider rear tires is underway
01-23-2005, 11:18 PM
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Project wider rear tires is underway
I recently received a pair of new Michelin Pilots 335/30/18 from forum member knowme. 
I also sent out a check to forum member Butcher for a pair of 275/35/18 Pilots. They should be here in the next week.
I am 99% sure that I will use the new 18x9.5/12.0 Chrome Z06 wheels from Bob at House of Wheels. I do have a few quotes on HREs and iForged. But, I think that I will postpone the tub for now. I have seen these on a couple of cars. I think that it looks cool.
I also sent out a check to forum member Butcher for a pair of 275/35/18 Pilots. They should be here in the next week.
I am 99% sure that I will use the new 18x9.5/12.0 Chrome Z06 wheels from Bob at House of Wheels. I do have a few quotes on HREs and iForged. But, I think that I will postpone the tub for now. I have seen these on a couple of cars. I think that it looks cool.
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01-24-2005, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JTE
I recently received a pair of new Michelin Pilots 335/30/18 from forum member knowme.
01-24-2005, 03:47 AM
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The CCW classics are a nice setup. I debated getting them with polished centers. But, I prefer chrome or high polished. I have a good quote on 18x9.5/11.5 iForged wheels from EFI-1. But, I am reluctant to spend 3k on rims and another 1.5k on minitub. So, I think I will try the Chrome Z06s.
I appreciate your comments. And, BTW thanks for getting the tires to me so quickly!
I appreciate your comments. And, BTW thanks for getting the tires to me so quickly!
01-24-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JTE
I just got off the phone with Bob and ordered the 18x9.5/12 Chrome Z06 wheels. They should be here next Monday. 
02-02-2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by OutlawDon
Any pics/updates yet??
I finally inspected the rims today. They look great. They were packaged really well. They used a plastic ring to protect the outside lip kind of like a tupperware top. I am really impressed.
02-02-2005, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FiberglassFan
The words "wider tires" sound like fine music to my ears.
Very cool!
Gotta do the same here someday
Very cool!
Gotta do the same here someday
Man, I just saw the new C6 ZO6 wheels on Corvette Garage's website. The fronts are 18x9.5 and the rears are 18x11. Damn I really like them, and I just bought another set of wheels. I hate when that happens. I might have to sell them and go with the new ZO6 wheels since I haven't bought new tires yet.
02-02-2005, 06:12 AM
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Should be a very nice tire setup on the car.
02-02-2005, 03:05 PM
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Question regarding ICUALL's car: Does he have funtional Z06 rear brake ducts or are they they stick on type. Reason being is I installed the full set with ducts and new fender wells having 19 x 11 rear wheels with 295/35/19's and the wheels rubbed on the ducts - I had to trim them so the tire would fit. Just woundering if he had the same problem & the solution.
02-02-2005, 03:09 PM
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