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Supercharged SS · 10-23-2010, 04:11 PM

This is the ticket right here. You'll be pleased. I rode a similar setup into the 10's with 1.60 60' on the stock converter.

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Originally Posted by maxdmax

I got a set of the wheels below for $285 each and mounted a set of MT 305/45/18s. Make sure you get the C6 ZO6 wheels with the 40MM offset, the others won't fit. I have not been to the track with them yet, my butt 60' times seem alot better. With the street tires I could not launch at more than 2000 RPMs on the street and I still would spin if I then WOT in 1st. I did a 3,500 launch today on the street after warming them up and it held really well. My grorce axles have been delivered and I am going to try a launch at around 4,500 RPM at the drag strip. Will know for sure on the 7th. I did not zip tie them back, I just use a couple of 1/2" hose clamps. I just pushed the line back through the little bushing an inch or so and then added the hose clamp behind it. This seems a lot stronger than a zip tie, doesn't bend the cable and you can't even see it.

http://www.corvetteguys.com/c6z06-ch...-18x95-40.html

*mlee* · 10-24-2010, 10:33 AM

As I stated earlier the C5 wheels will work with a small spacer so they clear the Brembos.
Are you saying the C6 ones require NO spacer?

Thanks

http://www.corvetteguys.com/z06-corv...eels-rims.html

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maxdmax · 10-24-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

As I stated earlier the C5 wheels will work with a small spacer so they clear the Brembos.
Are you saying the C6 ones require NO spacer?

Thanks

http://www.corvetteguys.com/z06-corv...eels-rims.html

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Mine are the C6 ZO6 wheels with a 40mm offset and they required NO spacers, went on like it was made for it with the exception of the e-brake cables that I had to adjust so they would not touch the wheel.

boostedyards86 · 10-24-2010, 05:28 PM

u could always go the expensive route and get the bogart 17" wheels lol

*mlee* · 10-24-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by maxdmax

Mine are the C6 ZO6 wheels with a 40mm offset and they required NO spacers, went on like it was made for it with the exception of the e-brake cables that I had to adjust so they would not touch the wheel.

Thanks... I might check into these also... GM really needs to do something about that e-brake cable..

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Originally Posted by boostedyards86

u could always go the expensive route and get the bogart 17" wheels lol

Oh Noooooooo... the title of this thread is Cheap..

. I'm still shooting for the $80 ones.

Supercharged SS · 10-24-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Thanks... I might check into these also... GM really needs to do something about that e-brake cable..

Oh Noooooooo... the title of this thread is Cheap..

. I'm still shooting for the $80 ones.

What....$750 per wheel isn't cheap??

I didn't think so either!!

nyny69 · 10-25-2010, 02:41 PM

For those interested House of Wheels has the 18" wheels with the 40mm offset (No spacer needed). I ordered a pair today for a decent price. He told me he has plenty more in stock. Ask for Bob

http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/

caverman · 10-25-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nyny69

For those interested House of Wheels has the 18" wheels with the 40mm offset (No spacer needed). I ordered a pair today for a decent price. He told me he has plenty more in stock. Ask for Bob

http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/

What did you get? Some used Z06 wheels? or were they some new wheel?

I just saw in the Camaro Now magazine....they had a Discount Tire ad and it says that they have the Camaro SS wheel in 18" starting at $165. I wonder what those are like and if they would fit with the proper offset. Any one know anything about those wheels?

nyny69 · 10-25-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

What did you get? Some used Z06 wheels? or were they some new wheel?

I just saw in the Camaro Now magazine....they had a Discount Tire ad and it says that they have the Camaro SS wheel in 18" starting at $165. I wonder what those are like and if they would fit with the proper offset. Any one know anything about those wheels?

I think he has both, used OEM and replica's. He stated that they have loads of them and different styles for a good price.
He is trying to become a vendor here but had some hiccup.

I was referred to them from the corvette forums

Dan@showstopper · 11-03-2010, 10:23 AM

I have a set of C5 Z06 rims that require a spacer. They clear the brakes but rub the inner fender. 1/4" spacer should work.

Bad Dad · 11-06-2010, 07:29 PM

WHATS THE BEST PRICE SEEN ON 17" BOGARTS AND ANY OTHER OPTIONS?

Blue70SS · 11-10-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by maxdmax

Mine are the C6 ZO6 wheels with a 40mm offset and they required NO spacers, went on like it was made for it with the exception of the e-brake cables that I had to adjust so they would not touch the wheel.

What size tire are you running, 305's or 315's (wanting to fit 315's)

Supercharged SS · 11-10-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue70SS

What size tire are you running, 305's or 315's (wanting to fit 315's)

I ran a 275 with better success than most. 1.60 60's every single time And 10 second passes. You don't necessarily need such a big tire.

maxdmax · 11-11-2010, 03:55 AM

I went to the drag strip last weekend on the new wheels and MT 305/40/18s and improved from a 12.078 to an 11.200. My best previous best 60' on street tires was 1.977, the outing running with the new wheels and MTs I got a 1.735 60' and ran a 11.200. I still think I can do a better 60' with some practice, but this is a huge improvement for sure. I launched at 4,000 RPM. You do need to heat up the tires good to get them to stick.

10-24-2010, 10:33 AM	#16
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	As I stated earlier the C5 wheels will work with a small spacer so they clear the Brembos. Are you saying the C6 ones require NO spacer? Thanks http://www.corvetteguys.com/z06-corv...eels-rims.html . __________________

10-24-2010, 05:28 PM	#18
boostedyards86 Drives: Cummins 3500 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pgh PA Posts: 611 View My Garage	u could always go the expensive route and get the bogart 17" wheels lol __________________ 85 Buick TType - 5.3l GT4202r 10.86 at 126

11-06-2010, 07:29 PM	#25
Bad Dad Drives: 2010 2SS/RS , 2011 C6 Base Corvette Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 774 View My Garage	WHATS THE BEST PRICE SEEN ON 17" BOGARTS AND ANY OTHER OPTIONS? __________________ SUICIDE BY RACECAR

11-11-2010, 03:55 AM	#28
maxdmax Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East KY Posts: 756 View My Garage	I went to the drag strip last weekend on the new wheels and MT 305/40/18s and improved from a 12.078 to an 11.200. My best previous best 60' on street tires was 1.977, the outing running with the new wheels and MTs I got a 1.735 60' and ran a 11.200. I still think I can do a better 60' with some practice, but this is a huge improvement for sure. I launched at 4,000 RPM. You do need to heat up the tires good to get them to stick. __________________ LPE 417 - TVS2300 787 RWHP 759 Torque - Built by WWW.KYSPEED.COM

10-25-2010, 02:41 PM	#21
nyny69 Drives: 2010 IOM SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,397	For those interested House of Wheels has the 18" wheels with the 40mm offset (No spacer needed). I ordered a pair today for a decent price. He told me he has plenty more in stock. Ask for Bob http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/

11-03-2010, 10:23 AM	#24
Dan@showstopper Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 499	I have a set of C5 Z06 rims that require a spacer. They clear the brakes but rub the inner fender. 1/4" spacer should work.