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ProTouring442
03-01-2006, 03:45 AM
I am looking at a set of "Z06" Corvette rims (aftermarket) for the 442. They are 18" x 9.5" rims for the front (+56mm offset, 7.4" backspace) and two 18" x 10.5" for the rear (+56mm offset, 7.88" backspace). I know I will need to use the "bolt on" style of spacer to make these work. Anyone do this sort of swap? What do you think? I won't be doing any "track days" or anything like that, just street driving. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
oldzzy
03-01-2006, 06:26 AM
There's a guy over on PT that did a Z06 rim swap on a Chevelle. link (http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10366)

Hope that helps
airrj1
03-01-2006, 07:12 AM
That is my car that Shane linked you to. I like the style allot. And I think it would look great on an Olds or Buick A-body. My rear adapters are 2.125" and the fronts are 2". But my front setup is not very stock. So I would double check the size for the front.
1970cuda
03-01-2006, 03:56 PM
how much for the aftermarkets. i have a set of oem's that i might part with
ProTouring442
03-01-2006, 05:49 PM
how much for the aftermarkets. i have a set of oem's that i might part with

A little over $600 polished 18X9.5 & 18X10.5

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
bri2203
03-25-2006, 06:53 PM
The OEM wheels are worth far mor than the aftermarket wheels.
I sold a set of new OEM GM Z06 wheels online last month and I didn't think we would get much over 600 for them because you can buy replacemnts cheap... but I end up getting 1600 for the set.

Brian
ilovefirstgens
03-25-2006, 07:23 PM
Also if memory serves me correctly the 01s were forged and the later ones were cast so if you could find some of those you would be set.
ProTouring442
03-25-2006, 07:24 PM
I went with the imports (replacement) wheels. One day, when our bank account has recovered a bit, I think I will get a set of "nice" rims. For now, these will have to do. They do look nice though.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"