Help! Wheels on my Z06.

[DDY RCKT]

I'm going to ask for some opinions here, because I'm of two minds and can't make a decision without more input. I've never had a car and not had two sets of wheels and tires for it. I like to switch it up, and if one tire has an issue, like strange wear or something, I can switch and keep rolling. Anyway, I'm ready to send my GM Prototype centers off to Driverz Inc. to be repaired and re-powdercoated.

I'm not a big fan of the stock Z06 wheels, so I'm going to get me a set of Rushforths for the 'Vette. But which ones to get? That's where I need the help.

This is my car:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2245/2228859305_44381d23dc_b.jpg

And I'm wavering between two wheels designs. I'm a huge fan of the Concept line, specifically the Concept III's which are only a concept at this point. They are like the Concept II's, but the cut goes almost all the way to the hub, rather than stopping in the middle.

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheels/ConceptII.jpg

Then there's the new Strutter design, which I also like a lot. This is the design that Jason thinks will work, and I'm inclined to trust the designer. But I'm so in love with the Concept III's.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Strutter_RawCenter.jpg

He also suggests the Rated-X design, though personally it's a little too evenly spaced for me.

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheels/RATEDXgr.jpg

But I could also see the Super Spoke design, too.

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheels/SUPERSPOKEgr.jpg

[XcYZ]

I really like the Rated X with the brushed centers. :cheers:

[Nine Ball]

I like the wheels, I like the car, but I don't like any of those wheels on that car.

Z06 needs a high performance racing look wheel, not a retro/hotrod style wheel on it. I'd go with something like Forgeline, HRE, CCW, iForged, DPE, Fikse, etc...

I still think the best looking wheels on those cars are the 1-piece SP500 CCW wheels, which I have on my Firehawk.

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/2407114152.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=114152)

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/240741494.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=41494)

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery/corvette/c5/sp500/9-800.jpg

[DDY RCKT]

Z06 needs a high performance racing look wheel, not a retro/hotrod style wheel on it. I'd go with something like Forgeline, HRE, CCW, iForged, DPE, Fikse, etc...



I just feel like those wheels are very plain to me. I don't think they have a lot of character, and they are really played out. HRE and CCW for the 'Vette guys all over the place. And I don't think they look good. Just because the race car runs web spokes doesn't mean I need to, you know? Plus, I really prefer to support people, not huge impersonal companies.

[JayR]

I like the wheels, I like the car, but I don't like any of those wheels on that car.

Z06 needs a high performance racing look wheel, not a retro/hotrod style wheel on it. I'd go with something like Forgeline, HRE, CCW, iForged, DPE, Fikse, etc...

Retro?? Really? They're specifically designed to bridge the gap between hot rod billets and styles like you suggested and I think they'll actually work better on cars like Will's than on a 33 Ford but that's why they make 31 flavors, right?

[DDY RCKT]

Retro?? Really? They're specifically designed to bridge the gap between hot rod billets and styles like you suggested and I think they'll actually work better on cars like Will's than on a 33 Ford but that's why they make 31 flavors, right?

:rofl:

See? I'm not a crazy nut! Well, at least not over my wheel choices...:willy:

[MarkM66]

I like the rated X too.

Are you going to upsise them over factory?

[DDY RCKT]

I like the rated X too.

Are you going to upsise them over factory?

I'm going with 19"'s all around, over the 17/18 stagger.

[street3285]

I would go with the Concept III's, and have the hardware shown.
Maybe even powdercoat them a charcoal color and have the hardware chrome or polished, with the outer rim polished. Just my opinion.

[Jr]

I like the wheels, I like the car, but I don't like any of those wheels on that car.

Z06 needs a high performance racing look wheel, not a retro/hotrod style wheel on it. I'd go with something like Forgeline, HRE, CCW, iForged, DPE, Fikse, etc...

I still think the best looking wheels on those cars are the 1-piece SP500 CCW wheels, which I have on my Firehawk.


http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery/corvette/c5/sp500/9-800.jpg

I agree with tony. SW's silver vette is killer. I would also like to see the strutter design mounted on the car before I pulled the trigger.

[DriverzInc]

I like the Strutter as well, in a three piece for that car. Not the same old boring three piece everyone else runs. Our three piece is every bit as good, if not better as some of the for mentioned, and we're a fresh look.

[Nine Ball]

Retro?? Really? They're specifically designed to bridge the gap between hot rod billets and styles like you suggested and I think they'll actually work better on cars like Will's than on a 33 Ford but that's why they make 31 flavors, right?

No, not all of your wheels look retro. Sorry I wasn't more clear on that. The ones shown above labeled Concept II and Super Spoke look retro-ish to me, the Super Spoke looking more rodder-like in my opinion. I dig both wheels, just not on a Z06. The Strutter could look good, I'd like to see it with a hoop in place and with a brushed center. That one could pull the look off. The Rated X wheel is a nice looking wheel, but not what I'd stick on a Z06. Also, I'm sure these wheels will look even better with the flat centercaps.

[customcam]

im with Scott on this one Rated X with titanium/grey/silver/machined finish with bolts would look very cool imo

[DriverzInc]

And new caps are now .50" shorter than what you have seen on our Rushforth wheels. Looking much better now. I think the Strutter is going to be the hot ticket on cars such as these, as well as pro-t cars, and will even lend itself to other high end euro cars as well.

New cap:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/RatedX_BrushedNewCap.jpg

[buickfunnycar.com]

New cap looks great Jon,can't wait to see them...personally.;)

Oh by the way...wheels looks good too.:thumbsup:

[CNDbowtie]

how about just using the C-6 Z-06 rims? seen a few C-5s running them and they look pretty hot

[DDY RCKT]

I'm really down to the Strutter or the Concept III. C6Z wheels are fine, but they're another overplayed wheel on the C5's. I like to roll a bit different from the crowd. That, and I just don't really like them on a C5. Thankfully, taste and style is subjective.

[69silverbird]

I gotta go with Nineball. I've yet to see a c5 or c6 that looked better than stock with anything other than a straight forward no frill design.
Forgeline, HRE, CCW, iForged, DPE, Fikse Function over style, Style
I dig the Rushforth wheels but not on a new vette. It's like your trying too hard.

[Project_Gotham]

I had CCW classics on mine, Hey I have some parts and a custom one of audio set up sitting in my garage attic. Let me know if you are intrested.
Marcus
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/thecarshowking/passideview.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/thecarshowking/myzo6system.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/thecarshowking/systemglo.jpg

[DriverzInc]

I don't know, this design is all business and design for me... I am really liking the diversity of this wheel:
This in our three piece would be awesome on a vette. All opinion though...

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=11545&d=1207627333