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Old 01-02-2024, 04:57 AM
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Hey so I'm going to be buying new wheels soon for my stingray and had a question: so far i've been leaning towards just getting replica zo6 wheels that fit the offset of the stingray, but lets say I did do this and wanted to get a wide body kit in the future, would it look weird and is there some specific wheel i should get instead if i intend to eventually go wide body?

I really like the deep concave look like this, but black:

, is something like this possible for a stingray?

Besides this, would love any rim/tire recommendations you guys have as this will be my first set, I don't do any tracking at all only spirited road driving, and it doesn't snow where I live
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You need the correct wheels for the corresponding fender width. Otherwise will NOT look right. All the best, in any event.
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Sorry to say, you won't be able to get a concave look on the stingray without some kind of a widebody kit, or having the tires stick way out from the fenders (ugh). There's just not enough space between the axle flange and the edge of the fender.
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That picture provided is way wider than even a stock wide body.No spats are on the fronts, all modified.The suspension is also way lower than a stock bolt will ever drop.
The bigger the concave,the bigger the money bag to get it dun and be drive-able
IN THE WEEDS for sure
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No narrow body and widebody fitment are very different, would have to get new wheels then.

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After finding out the cost for a wide body kit(5000+) I actually decided that i love the way the car looks just how it is !!

With that said, is there 100% no chance of concave with a stingray fitment? no rims out there that give the look even a little?
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Originally Posted by exi
After finding out the cost for a wide body kit(5000+) I actually decided that i love the way the car looks just how it is !!

With that said, is there 100% no chance of concave with a stingray fitment? no rims out there that give the look even a little?
Nothing that I've found and I looked for months, even looked at custom made wheels. No joy. But if you or anyone else finds or has found something, I'd love to learn about it.
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Originally Posted by Avanti
You need the correct wheels for the corresponding fender width. Otherwise will NOT look right. All the best, in any event.
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No narrow body and widebody fitment are very different, would have to get new wheels then.

-Josh
I agree - there is such a difference in the offet on the narrow/wide body wheels that it will just not look right putting wide body width wheels on a narrow body car.
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Originally Posted by exi
After finding out the cost for a wide body kit(5000+) I actually decided that i love the way the car looks just how it is !!

With that said, is there 100% no chance of concave with a stingray fitment? no rims out there that give the look even a little?
Yeah narrow body not much, can do like some BC Forged or Vossen.

-Josh
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Originally Posted by exi
After finding out the cost for a wide body kit(5000+) I actually decided that i love the way the car looks just how it is !!

With that said, is there 100% no chance of concave with a stingray fitment? no rims out there that give the look even a little?
Sadly No, the Stingray requires very high offset that the wheels are going to be flat front and flat rear.
Here is a link to C7 Stingray wheels we offer. Forgestar being the most affordable.
https://wheeldesigners.com/collectio...ray/size_19-20
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https://wheeldesigners.com/products/...e-stingray-z51

I would absolutely buy these if they were in stock, in gloss black. Will they be in stock soon?
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Originally Posted by exi
https://wheeldesigners.com/products/...e-stingray-z51

I would absolutely buy these if they were in stock, in gloss black. Will they be in stock soon?
More should arrive in about 4-5 days is what they just told us right now.


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