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zeke2u 12-10-2013 04:27 PM


Originally Posted by apollo240 (Post 1585642999)
Kinda off topic, isnt speedline who made them for 01? From my reading the 01 wheels were lighter right?

The '01's were Alcoas, forged and IIRC they're marginally heavier. The '02 on were Speedline.

apollo240 12-10-2013 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by zeke2u (Post 1585643618)
The '01's were Alcoas, forged and IIRC they're marginally heavier. The '02 on were Speedline.

The 02 up are cast right? What i read said forged was lighter, kinda better. Just trying to understand. Im happy knowing i got speedlines though :D

rjwz28 12-10-2013 05:25 PM

2001 wheels are Alcoa and yes, they're heavier than the 02-04 Speedlines

quick04Z06 03-17-2014 10:57 PM

Do any of you drive the 315-30-18 square set up with factory Z06 rear wheels at all 4 corners on the street? I was wondering if while good for track handling such a set up was tough to live with on the street.

rjwz28 03-17-2014 11:34 PM


Originally Posted by quick04Z06 (Post 1586432253)
Do any of you drive the 315-30-18 square set up with factory Z06 rear wheels at all 4 corners on the street? I was wondering if while good for track handling such a set up was tough to live with on the street.

It's going to follow lines and cracks in the road a lot more than a narrower front tire, for sure

04silverZ06 03-23-2014 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by ktlocklear (Post 1585597452)
And a shot with my 315/30/18 squared set up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psc6ef7345.jpg

Absolutely love the look with the 315-30-18's all the way around! :thumbs:

Any spacers required? Also do you have coilovers?

ktlocklear 03-24-2014 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by 93zder (Post 1586474906)
Absolutely love the look with the 315-30-18's all the way around! :thumbs:

Any spacers required? Also do you have coilovers?

Thanks.......no spacers required, although I have ran with 5mm spacers on the rear with no issues.....but again, no spacers are required to clear anything. Also, i have coilovers on the car now.......but in the above pic it's lowered on aftermarket bolts

RDnomorecobra 03-24-2014 12:51 PM


Originally Posted by quick04Z06 (Post 1586432253)
Do any of you drive the 315-30-18 square set up with factory Z06 rear wheels at all 4 corners on the street? I was wondering if while good for track handling such a set up was tough to live with on the street.

yes and as already stated, the car "hunts" in the grooves in the road more. other than that it doesn't present any real problems. I do try not to turn the wheel to full lock however ... depending on your suspension set up you could get a bit of rubbing on the control arms etc. I wouldn't recommend running that large a tire on a street only car.

mikebq 03-24-2014 03:31 PM

18' all around
 

Originally Posted by halp (Post 1585573941)
Due to stock tire availability I am thinking of going to 18 inch rims on the front. planning on using 275-35/18 on stock rear rims for front and staying with 295-35/18 for rears. Looking at Conti Extreme DWs.
Will this set up cause any traction / active handling problems and how will it look vs stock sizes? appreciate any pics with this combo.

I have 18's all around with no problems ...PS2's 275/35/18 front , on 9.5 rim , 315/30/18 with 10.5 rim on the rears with no problems w/ coilovers also. I don't track the car or take it to the drags. No traction or act handling problems, 660 HP ....Going to Toyo R888, need traction.

04silverZ06 03-30-2014 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by mikebq (Post 1586484882)
I have 18's all around with no problems ...PS2's 275/35/18 front , on 9.5 rim , 315/30/18 with 10.5 rim on the rears with no problems w/ coilovers also. I don't track the car or take it to the drags. No traction or act handling problems, 660 HP ....Going to Toyo R888, need traction.

Would you be willing post some pics?

PS - I bet you can't wait for this snow to melt - I know I can't! I think you guys got even more snow than we did here in Ontario!

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