Silver 07

I was wondering if anyone is running the ACE Alloy Slick wheels on there C6, looking to get a set in 18x9.5 and 19x11, I found a set, but would like to see how they fit.

Thanks

EVRGRN

Do a Google search for "Ace Slick wheel on c6 corvette".

That was a popular wheel going back more than 10 years, so many owners had them - and pictures abound. I also considered those wheels, though I opted for the much lighter Cray Spiders.

Silver 07

Thanks EVRGRN, I did do a google search and did find a lot of info, just hoping someone current or had them in the past could give me more info.

Thanks

EVRGRN

The pictures you'll find on a Google search tell the whole story.

The lower offset and increased width of the Ace Slicks provide for a flush fit, as opposed to the OEM wheels which sit well inside the fenders.
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Running the OEM size tires, you will not have any clearance issues. Note however that due to manufacturing practices where the rear subframe was not perfectly centered on many cars, the right rear Ace Slick wheel will sit just outside the fender by about 1/8-3/16", when viewed straight down the side of the car. This is often referred to as poke. Your tire tread however will still be just inside the inside the fender. The left rear wheel is usually flush on cars so afflicted. Rear camber settings may affect your results for better or worse.

I researched this situation quite a bit back in the day as I really liked the Ace Slick wheel. However, while being very nice looking IMO, they are very heavy. If I recall correctly, the rears in chrome are over 30lbs each.

Silver 07

Thanks EVRGRN for the information, really don't want them to stick out, I was hoping they would be flush, just may stick with the stock wheels.

EVRGRN

If it helps your decision, it will only be the right rear that sticks out and it will hardly be noticeable. The tire itself won't stick out. The fronts fit well and evenly side to side

Given the rear cradle off center issue on many of these cars, it's difficult to get an even flush stance at all four corners on a c6. Some folks evened out the rear by adding a thin spacer (Like 3mm) to the left rear.

Silver 07

Thanks for all you information, I will give some thought, I have a Ford Lightning and your right it seems one side is different.

ubervic

Are these still being made? Only place I see them is West Coast Corvette / C6 Performance, and only in chrome.

Silver 07

They are discontinued, but they still have a few, but only chrome.

fressh

They are great wheels. I ran them for about 10 years before I went wide body. They allow clearance for you to run Z06 brakes on a base vette if you want.

Silver 07

I found these at Florida Speed 18x9.5 56mm and 19x10 65mm, that look really nice, has anyone purchased these wheels from them, if so how do you like them (quality)

Thanks

Silver 07

Stll looking at getting the Ace Slick wheels, but does anyone currently have pictures with these on ther C6 that are the 18x9.5 and 19x11, to help with my decision.

Thanks

Not4spd

it's not a C6, but I have them in 18", but same width you are looking at on my C5z in chrome flavor that I bought two years ago from WCC. They still look new and I have been pleased with the quality. They are a great set of wheels. Hopefully someone has the exact size you are looking for and can post pictures.