Drag radials?

[mlee]

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Dang Mike, you're quicker than me!!! That's what I get for being long-winded!!!

LOL... we actually had another place to get these from... I'll check and see..

Originally Posted by trans665

great info. im going to go get my c5 zo6 wheels off my c5 later tonigt,and see whats up.

The C5 ones I never tried but I think the guy that bought my car said that's what he was using so this may work.

As for C6 I did have them and even w/ a spacer we took a grinder to the back side of the spokes to get just a little more over the Brembos..

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by mlee

LOL... we actually had another place to get these from... I'll check and see..

Thanks Mike!!! Let me know what you can find. I should have bought a set from you when you were selling them before!!! I'm such a dummy!!!

[Pro Stock John]

I'm still in the don't-plan-to-get-nuts camp with my car, but I want to run some drag radials this year. That SuperChevy article link was interesting but 1.7's vs 1.8's I don't think there was much to get excited about in that article. I was hoping to see some 1.4's and 1.5's in there.

I think I'll run some 20" DR's this year and step up to some 17x10 based tires next year.

/newb

[lexlueger]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I'm still in the don't plan to get nuts camp with my car, but I want to run some drag radials this year. That SuperChevy article link was interesting but 1.7's vs 1.8's I don't think there was much to get excited about in that article. I was hoping to see some 1.4's and 1.5's in there.

I think I'll run some 20" DR's this year and step up to some 17x10 based tires next year.

/newb

I've pulled 1.5's on Nitto's...the 555R's.

[SixGracing]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

No I agree, the NT05 look like they have addressed some of the 555 issues. the 555s are well known to not hook. Hopefully Nitto figured it out this time! I was referring to the 555s in my posts.

What's this? I just bought these GD 555's and there's newer model? Greaaat!

[SixGracing]

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Okay, I'll chime in....since Jamie has so eloquently named me the "vette wheel pimp"!!! Thanks Jamie!!! Not sure how I came to deserve such a prestigious title because to be honest guys, I have never owned a set of the Corvette Wheels (replicas or real ones) for my car. However, I have done a lot of research and reading up on them, so....






My understanding is that the C5 Z06 18x9.5 (+40mm offset) will fit the rear of our Camaros (with Brembos) without the use of any adapters or spacers. Yes, you will have to clamp back your emergency brake cables, which you will have to do with any 18" or smaller wheel. I'm not sure about the C6 wheels, but I would assume they would fit too (but I can't guarantee it). And yes, the bolt pattern on these is 5x4.75", and it will fit just fine. The difference is literally .03". If you not comfortable with the bolt pattern, then run some hubcentric rings with the wheels.

This place (http://www.wheelreplica.com/z06.html) used to sell a 18x10.5 (+53mm offset) that would also fit without any spacers or adapters. As seen here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174122

Mlee actually sold a few sets of them, but last I heard they were all gone, and that vendor was not planning on getting any more. I sure wish I would have bought a set of them when they were available!!! Maybe with enough "pressure", that wheel replica place will actually request some more???

I hear you have to break those little roller things off the calipers. They might be for heat, not sure but they get in the way of the Z06 18's.

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by SixGracing

I hear you have to break those little roller things off the calipers. They might be for heat, not sure but they get in the way of the Z06 18's.

Yep, you're correct. They are there to reduce harmonic vibrations in the brake system. Most people around here call them "Roller Skates". And yes, you do have to take them off. I forgot to mention that because my very early 2010 didn't come with them.

[HufferSS]

Only the front pads have the roller skates so if you are doing rear only....not an issue.

[Supercharged SS]

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Okay, I'll chime in....since Jamie has so eloquently named me the "vette wheel pimp"!!! Thanks Jamie!!! Not sure how I came to deserve such a prestigious title because to be honest guys, I have never owned a set of the Corvette Wheels (replicas or real ones) for my car. However, I have done a lot of research and reading up on them, so....






My understanding is that the C5 Z06 18x9.5 (+40mm offset) will fit the rear of our Camaros (with Brembos) without the use of any adapters or spacers. Yes, you will have to clamp back your emergency brake cables, which you will have to do with any 18" or smaller wheel. I'm not sure about the C6 wheels, but I would assume they would fit too (but I can't guarantee it). And yes, the bolt pattern on these is 5x4.75", and it will fit just fine. The difference is literally .03". If you not comfortable with the bolt pattern, then run some hubcentric rings with the wheels.

This place (http://www.wheelreplica.com/z06.html) used to sell a 18x10.5 (+53mm offset) that would also fit without any spacers or adapters. As seen here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174122

Mlee actually sold a few sets of them, but last I heard they were all gone, and that vendor was not planning on getting any more. I sure wish I would have bought a set of them when they were available!!! Maybe with enough "pressure", that wheel replica place will actually request some more???

Sorry B. Mlee is the vette wheel pimp but you know what will work as well as he does. You're the first, and only 2 guys, that I would feel comfortable taking advice from!!

[lexlueger]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Sorry B. Mlee is the vette wheel pimp but you know what will work as well as he does. You're the first, and only 2 guys, that I would feel comfortable taking advice from!!

You calling someone a "wheel pimp"....oooooh the IRONY.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by lexlueger

You calling someone a "wheel pimp"....oooooh the IRONY.

[avacamaro]

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I'm understanding that only the C5 Z06 rears at 18 X 10.5 rears or the C6 Z06 fronts in 18 X 10.5 will work with no clearance issues. Someone also said you had to Zip tie the hydraulic brake lines away from the wheels as well. Since I'm also interested in this setup, I hope someone can validate this information or give us the straight "skinny".

The 18" corvette wheels will not work unless you buy spacers. The spacers you will need cost $135 each. This means it's not worth using the C6 wheels. I know because I tried and have C6 wheels (18"). Just buy light wheels that will fit. Buy the way I have 2- 18" X 10.5" 5 spoke C6 wheels for sale.

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by lexlueger

You calling someone a "wheel pimp"....oooooh the IRONY.

Now that's funny right thar!!!! Jamie's the bogarter of all Bogarts!!!!

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Sorry B. Mlee is the vette wheel pimp

Now that I will certainly agree with!!! Mike knows his stuff!!!