C6, there are no DRs for the 19' rears, what to do?
03-08-2006, 10:55 PM
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C6, there are no DRs for the 19' rears, what to do?
I'm new to this, I'm interested in running DRs all summer long. I heard that the Nittos will do what I'm looking for, Highway (100+ my norm) and Track. I had an idea of buying C6 wheel 18's that go in the front, and put them in the rear to keep the car looking original. My C6 wheels are the comp grey.
Here are my questions,
Do they make 19" DRs?
Will the front size rims mounted in the rear w/DRs will do?
Here are my questions,
Do they make 19" DRs?
Will the front size rims mounted in the rear w/DRs will do?
03-09-2006, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by C6 DVL
I had an idea of buying C6 wheel 18's that go in the front, and put them in the rear to keep the car looking original. My C6 wheels are the comp grey.
Here are my questions,
Do they make 19" DRs?
Will the front size rims mounted in the rear w/DRs will do?
Here are my questions,
Do they make 19" DRs?
Will the front size rims mounted in the rear w/DRs will do?
The fronts will work but are just too narrow (8.5") to properly accommodate almost all of the available 18" sizes.
I have the comp grey rims as well and have been looking on ebay for a set of 18x10 replca/aftermarket versions but can only find 'em in silver.
03-09-2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
can the C6 run 17 inch rims in the rear like the C5s? That way you can get a set of front wagon wheels and mount the BFG DRs.
03-09-2006, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
I'll let you know on Saturday...I'm going to try my old (17X9.5)Z06 rims/ET Streets this weekend. I hear it works. If not, they will be for sale
03-09-2006, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by C6 DVL
What about 18"X10 C5 ZO6 wheels?
03-09-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
I run ET Streets, they don't come in 18 inch, plus 17 inch gives you more sidewall and less drivetrain punishment
Dave,
Why not let Ed try your tires out. This way, someone might get a chance to see how they hook when launched above 2500 rpm.
03-09-2006, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Geneus
Dave,
Why not let Ed try your tires out. This way, someone might get a chance to see how they hook when launched above 2500 rpm.
Why not let Ed try your tires out. This way, someone might get a chance to see how they hook when launched above 2500 rpm.
Makes me wonder if my car had a 10 second pass in it....we'll never know. It ran 11.3 with a 1.77 sixty, it would have been close.
Will you be watching or driving?
03-09-2006, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
I think EB20003 tried using Z06 fronts and they would not fit on his C6. Then again maybe it was Z06 rears. Not sure it has been a while.
I better go out and try it now, I'll be right back........
03-09-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
Will you be watching or driving?
03-09-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Geneus
Neither...car is out of commission, and I'm working on Saturday, then headed to a party in the late afternoon. Win one for the Special Kipper, Dave.
17 inch C5 Z06 front rims with ET Streets do fit the rear of a C6, I just tried one on.
03-09-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Geneus
Neither...car is out of commission, and I'm working on Saturday, then headed to a party in the late afternoon. Win one for the Special Kipper, Dave.
Maybe with the new Z out someone will come out with a great 19" tire for traction.
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03-09-2006, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Geneus
Dave,
Why not let Ed try your tires out. This way, someone might get a chance to see how they hook when launched above 2500 rpm.
Why not let Ed try your tires out. This way, someone might get a chance to see how they hook when launched above 2500 rpm.
and hooking can be baaaaaad 
03-10-2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
CYA that is good. Is your C6 a Z51?
03-10-2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
Negative on the Z51...After being on the C6 forum for a while I decided against it just to be different, I also bought the Orange one to be different. I was tired how hearing how much better and faster the Z51 was from hundreds of guys who will never set foot on a track.....we'll see how slow those F55's really are
03-10-2006, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
Negative on the Z51...After being on the C6 forum for a while I decided against it just to be different, I also bought the Orange one to be different. I was tired how hearing how much better and faster the Z51 was from hundreds of guys who will never set foot on a track.....we'll see how slow those F55's really are
It's called "marketing."