Z06 Wheel Questions

snowgoer · 06-29-2005, 11:14 PM

I am looking at purchasing some Z06 wheels in the motorsport version with rivets. The sizes are 17 X 9.5 with 54mm offset and 18 X 10.5 with a 58mm offset. Now the questions...Will these sizes work on my 1996 convertible? Since the wheels are 17 in front and 18 in back, what tires sizes should I use to make up for the 1 inch difference in diameter? Will these wheels throw off the ABS, tracksion control or speedo?

wamara · 06-30-2005, 01:10 AM

Can't help you regarding the offsets, but here is a tire calculator to compare rolling diameters of different size tires:http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Assuming (if memory is correct), that your tires are 275/40-17s, I'd put a 285/35-18 on the rear, which I think is a better fit on a 10.5" wide rim than a 275 tire.
Good luck.

MYCoupe · 06-30-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by snowgoer

I am looking at purchasing some Z06 wheels in the motorsport version with rivets. The sizes are 17 X 9.5 with 54mm offset and 18 X 10.5 with a 58mm offset. Now the questions...Will these sizes work on my 1996 convertible? Since the wheels are 17 in front and 18 in back, what tires sizes should I use to make up for the 1 inch difference in diameter? Will these wheels throw off the ABS, tracksion control or speedo?

Those offsets are fine. You will have no problems. I'm running stock Z06 wheels in those same sizes. As for tires I recommend a 275/40/17 up front and a 295/35/18 out back. Your speedometer will be slightly off, but you wont notice it since it will be less that 0.5 MPH difference. Good luck!

TBone68 · 06-30-2005, 11:49 AM

Where have you found the best price for these wheels? I have a 93 vert that I would love to put those on, I don't think Luke carrys them. Just curious. TBone

snowgoer · 06-30-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone68

Where have you found the best price for these wheels? I have a 93 vert that I would love to put those on, I don't think Luke carrys them. Just curious. TBone

I have found them on ebay for a "Buy it now" price of $699 plus $85 shipping. The guys sign in name is wheelindex and he is out of Katy, Texas. I was wondering if anyone else has purchased wheels from him and what they thought of them.

Thanks for the responses guys