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*mlee* · 09-12-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I can't seem to get an answer. There appears to be two widths for the C5 Z06 18 inchers. Which one clears the rear brembos 9.5 or 10.5 or both. I understand the front 18 inch C6 wheels will clear the brakes as well and maybe they are only 9.5. Don't really know. I believe the offset is 58mm, is that correct? Other than the e brake tie back are there any other clearance issues?

Both fit fine w/ 58 offset. The part that comes close to the brembos are the spokes on the rim not the diameter or width. That's why the ones with the corvette offset requires a spacer.

Trackman · 09-12-2012, 08:37 AM

After further discussions with the vendor they have told me they will be 9-12 months out to build this wheel. My first discussions they said 6 months. So experience tells me 15-18 months for development and testing.Saying that, they have plans to build it but we will not see it next season. We wait or look for another manufacturer.

ParisTNDude · 09-12-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Both fit fine w/ 58 offset. The part that comes close to the brembos are the spokes on the rim not the diameter or width. That's why the ones with the corvette offset requires a spacer.

Thanks for the answer, but, I've read on C5 that the corvette 18s fit without a spacer. Is that your experience or not?

jameslk55 · 09-12-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I've already got these... An exact replica match is what we are after here.

Attachment 421701

Those are 2013 1LT wheels. They may not be an exact match but at least they are OEM quality instead of replicas.

10spokess · 09-12-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm interested in 18x10 or 18x10.5

Trackman · 09-12-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jameslk350

Those are 2013 1LT wheels. They may not be an exact match but at least they are OEM quality instead of replicas.

They will not have the width we require.
My OEM quality wheels on a few of my other GM products have been less than stellar.

House of wheels has a load of wheels on the boat right now. They show a wheel called Centennial that looks very close. I may wait for them and try them next year while we wait for someone to build an exact 17 or 18" replica.

tsnow · 09-17-2012, 05:00 AM

Understand the purpose of this thread.
For the rear, a 18x9.5 40mm offset for MT Drag Radial, 305 45/18.
An 18x8 35 offset for the front. This front works on the SS, would a 18 clear our 14.6 calipers?
Black ten spoke replica would be sweet!

Trackman · 09-20-2012, 09:49 PM

I have talked with FactoryReproductions.com and they say they will build a 18x9.5 40mm offset. They say it can be ready in 3-4 months! Please contact them and let them know you want a set.

My question now is if we could convince them to go wider what specs should I send them so we can fit a wider tire?

TLSTWIN · 09-22-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trackman

I have talked with FactoryReproductions.com and they say they will build a 18x9.5 40mm offset. They say it can be ready in 3-4 months! Please contact them and let them know you want a set.

My question now is if we could convince them to go wider what specs should I send them so we can fit a wider tire?

I would suggest they make them in 10" & 11" rims.

OldScoolCamaro · 09-22-2012, 03:43 PM

I would definetely be interested. Since the car is trapping at a low RPM range in fourth gear, 18"'s with DR's will turn the screws better and propel the car faster. An easier road to take rather than changing gears. Anyone have the conversion tables to figure out the difference between 20' wheelss on the stock Goodyears and 18's with DR's in the 1/4 mile?(overall tire height difference). It would be nice having a matching looking set of wheels to put on for 1/4 mile purposes.

Trackman · 09-23-2012, 09:27 AM

Would the 10 or 11" wide wheel require a different offset?

2012ZL1 · 09-23-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

I would definetely be interested. Since the car is trapping at a low RPM range in fourth gear, 18"'s with DR's will turn the screws better and propel the car faster. An easier road to take rather than changing gears. Anyone have the conversion tables to figure out the difference between 20' wheelss on the stock Goodyears and 18's with DR's in the 1/4 mile?(overall tire height difference). It would be nice having a matching looking set of wheels to put on for 1/4 mile purposes.

Nobody makes any gears so tire/wheel dia is the only way right now.

OldScoolCamaro · 09-23-2012, 11:21 AM

Ya, and I wouldn't change the rear gears anyway. Since the car is so evenly balanced, as much as possible as it is from the factory between road course and drag strip performance, it would not be adviseable IMHO to change them, even if they were currently available, unless one wants to drag race only. The rear tire/wheel trick is the easiest way to kick up the dig's a notch. Then switch back for road course/street use.

npd337 · 09-24-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I've already got these... An exact replica match is what we are after here.

Attachment 421701

Are those the c5 zo6 replicas? Can you please provide sizes of rims and tires you are running. Also how they are working for you at the track. Thanks I know its a little off topic and you can count me in as well for a set of replicas but I was just interested in a fit that's available right now

09-12-2012, 10:38 AM	#47
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	I'm interested in 18x10 or 18x10.5 __________________

09-22-2012, 03:43 PM	#52
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	I would definetely be interested. Since the car is trapping at a low RPM range in fourth gear, 18"'s with DR's will turn the screws better and propel the car faster. An easier road to take rather than changing gears. Anyone have the conversion tables to figure out the difference between 20' wheelss on the stock Goodyears and 18's with DR's in the 1/4 mile?(overall tire height difference). It would be nice having a matching looking set of wheels to put on for 1/4 mile purposes. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

09-23-2012, 11:21 AM	#55
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Ya, and I wouldn't change the rear gears anyway. Since the car is so evenly balanced, as much as possible as it is from the factory between road course and drag strip performance, it would not be adviseable IMHO to change them, even if they were currently available, unless one wants to drag race only. The rear tire/wheel trick is the easiest way to kick up the dig's a notch. Then switch back for road course/street use. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

09-12-2012, 08:37 AM	#44
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	After further discussions with the vendor they have told me they will be 9-12 months out to build this wheel. My first discussions they said 6 months. So experience tells me 15-18 months for development and testing.Saying that, they have plans to build it but we will not see it next season. We wait or look for another manufacturer.

09-17-2012, 05:00 AM	#49
tsnow Drives: 12' ZL1, AGM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 49th state Posts: 249	Understand the purpose of this thread. For the rear, a 18x9.5 40mm offset for MT Drag Radial, 305 45/18. An 18x8 35 offset for the front. This front works on the SS, would a 18 clear our 14.6 calipers? Black ten spoke replica would be sweet!

09-20-2012, 09:49 PM	#50
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	I have talked with FactoryReproductions.com and they say they will build a 18x9.5 40mm offset. They say it can be ready in 3-4 months! Please contact them and let them know you want a set. My question now is if we could convince them to go wider what specs should I send them so we can fit a wider tire?

09-23-2012, 09:27 AM	#53
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	Would the 10 or 11" wide wheel require a different offset?