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Old 07-12-2017, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nick14003
oh god, I almost got cancer looking at all of these ugly *** rims...
At least most of us understand how torque converters work.
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Originally Posted by nick14003
oh god, I almost got cancer looking at all of these ugly *** rims...
Well, on the positive side keep looking.. it could still happen.
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Originally Posted by retired08
These are from West Coast Corvette...style C7 Z51, Gloss black, machined face. Base model C-6, 18"x8.5" front, 19"x 10" rear.
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Those tires have some awesome grip to allow you to hang upside down like that.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Those tires have some awesome grip to allow you to hang upside down like that.
Don't know what happens with these pics???Sorry and yes, the original wheels are still for sale.

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Originally Posted by retired08
Don't know what happens with these pics???Sorry and yes, the original wheels are still for sale.
This is not the For Sale section.
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Originally Posted by ValegoC6


those bbs look great! whats the specs on them
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Looks great!
Like the scoop, want to so something like that tomy '09, just haven't pulled the plug yet.
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Originally Posted by joebreid
those bbs look great! whats the specs on them
Thanks, they are 19X10.5 in the rear, 18X9 in the front. fits base car and base tires perfect. No issues, no spacers. Installing red calipers today.
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Originally Posted by ValegoC6
Thanks, they are 19X10.5 in the rear, 18X9 in the front. fits base car and base tires perfect. No issues, no spacers. Installing red calipers today.
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How do people like having 315/35/17s on a narrow body C6?

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Old 07-22-2017, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich
How do people like having 315/35/17s on a narrow body C6?

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Tire is a bit short and theres only a couple wheels you can use to get that size tire to fit in the fender. Heres how my 315/35/17 fit.
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I love this bumper you have can you text me 816 605 3348 where you got that bumper and the name of it it looks molded with ls2 width but z06 cut in front ***** cool
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Originally Posted by C6David
Tire is a bit short and theres only a couple wheels you can use to get that size tire to fit in the fender. Heres how my 315/35/17 fit.
are you on lowering bolts?
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Originally Posted by bacon28
Are those actual grand sport wheels? how is the fitment? I have my C6 dropped about an inch or so and was hoping to get a set of these...

do you have other pics of the fitment?

thanks in advance (p.s. looks sick)
those are def c6 base fitment. regular GS wheels would stick out alot
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Originally Posted by berk4422
I think you need to get a Z06

However, I think I got the best of both worlds...
Base Model, aftermarket 09 Spyder wheels
Attachment 48132012

Aftermarket Bumper
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Attachment 48132014
is that a gs/z06 bumper on a base? it fits with no mods?

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Old 09-28-2017, 05:29 AM
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Sorry for the rubbish pics

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Originally Posted by SteveSierra
Sorry for the rubbish pics

nice setup tell yur sizes please
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Originally Posted by SteveSierra
Sorry for the rubbish pics

Is that a 20x11 and a 19x9 ?.. what tire
Originally Posted by C6in816
nice setup tell yur sizes please


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