Wheel Recommendations

jasonfichter · 11-13-2017, 09:39 AM

I'm looking to buy some new wheels for the ZL1. Just curious as to what wheels and what size you are running other than stocks. I'm looking for some recommendations.

I was thinking about going slightly wider and maybe a 18 but I haven't made up my mind yet. Only reason I thought about going smaller is because I have quite a few road racing slicks that will fit on 18x10's.

Ryephile · 11-13-2017, 09:56 AM

You can't fit an 18" wheel over your brakes. 19" is the smallest you can go. Using the ZL1 1LE wheels, you can do Hoosier R7's in 315/30-19 and 325/30-19. There are guys already running that setup.

You'd have to swap to the SS 1LE aka ATS-V brakes to fit an 18".

jasonfichter · 11-13-2017, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

You can't fit an 18" wheel over your brakes. 19" is the smallest you can go. Using the ZL1 1LE wheels, you can do Hoosier R7's in 315/30-19 and 325/30-19. There are guys already running that setup.

You'd have to swap to the SS 1LE aka ATS-V brakes to fit an 18".

Thanks for the info, I didn't know that! I'm not looking to go to the smaller brakes.

I think I want to stay away from the zl1 1le wheels also. I'd rather do something a little off the beaten path. Seems like alot of guys are getting those wheels.

MoreSpeed · 11-14-2017, 08:32 AM

I did Forgeline 19's. There might be a better-looking wheel out there, but I saved 10lbs per wheel+tire for a savings of 40lbs altogether over stock.

Forgeline GS1R's 19X10 22MM fronts, 19X11 43MM in rears.

I used PK Auto Design.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/attach...1&d=1510669846

ZL1 1LE · 11-14-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreSpeed

I did Forgeline 19's. There might be a better-looking wheel out there, but I saved 10lbs per wheel+tire for a savings of 40lbs altogether over stock.

Forgeline GS1R's 19X10 22MM fronts, 19X11 43MM in rears.

I used PK Auto Design.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/attach...1&d=1510669846

Well done. A very nice wheel / tire combination.

Race Car · 11-14-2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreSpeed

I did Forgeline 19's. There might be a better-looking wheel out there, but I saved 10lbs per wheel+tire for a savings of 40lbs altogether over stock.

Forgeline GS1R's 19X10 22MM fronts, 19X11 43MM in rears.

I used PK Auto Design.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/attach...1&d=1510669846

My future set up... looking good.

Glen e · 11-14-2017, 09:05 AM

How much were those Forge lines?

1000 a wheel?

I love them, I had them on my vette, , but the cost take your breath away…

lawdogg149 · 11-14-2017, 09:53 AM

18 inch wheels will to fit over the brakes. I have done it with my tsw’s from the vette. The back spacing however was way off for them to fit.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 11-14-2017, 11:26 AM

You should definitely be able to fit 18"s...Forgeline and I'm sure others makes 18" that clear the optional massive Carbon Ceramics on the C7 Z06 as well as the C6 ZR1. You won't be able to put your average truck 18" on it but a good wheel company definitely can make it happen.

MoreSpeed · 11-15-2017, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

How much were those Forge lines?

1000 a wheel?

I love them, I had them on my vette, , but the cost take your breath away…

Yup. North of that. About $1300 per. Saved weight but not cheap.

ZL1Tracker · 11-15-2017, 01:06 PM

Really depends if you are looking for daily driving wheels or track wheels.

If you are looking for track wheels you need to good with a really good company because there are so many horror stories out there about wheel cracking or breaking at the track under those conditions.

I personally like HRE because they been around a long time, have amazing customer support and offer a wide range of wheels and finishes.

You might want to take a look there RC series wheels as they are decent pricing for racing wheels and look pretty cool.

Here is a picture of a RC100.

Victoryred1le · 11-15-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonfichter

Thanks for the info, I didn't know that! I'm not looking to go to the smaller brakes.

I think I want to stay away from the zl1 1le wheels also. I'd rather do something a little off the beaten path. Seems like alot of guys are getting those wheels.

Hey jason i have a number of sets of CCW's in Fort lauderdale. didnt you use to race in world challenge? I race in trans am.

jasonfichter · 11-15-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoryred1le

Hey jason i have a number of sets of CCW's in Fort lauderdale. didnt you use to race in world challenge? I race in trans am.

Hey Jordan,

Ya I've raced trans am and world challenge.

Pm me your number and I'll text you about the wheels.

hawk02 · 11-15-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Tracker

Really depends if you are looking for daily driving wheels or track wheels.

If you are looking for track wheels you need to good with a really good company because there are so many horror stories out there about wheel cracking or breaking at the track under those conditions.

I personally like HRE because they been around a long time, have amazing customer support and offer a wide range of wheels and finishes.

You might want to take a look there RC series wheels as they are decent pricing for racing wheels and look pretty cool.

Here is a picture of a RC100.

Speaking of HRE, I have a set of FF04s in liquid metal on the way. Going to wrap them in MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S. Will definitely post pics.

11-13-2017, 09:39 AM	#1
jasonfichter Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 483	Wheel Recommendations I'm looking to buy some new wheels for the ZL1. Just curious as to what wheels and what size you are running other than stocks. I'm looking for some recommendations. I was thinking about going slightly wider and maybe a 18 but I haven't made up my mind yet. Only reason I thought about going smaller is because I have quite a few road racing slicks that will fit on 18x10's. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Black \|A10\|PDR\|NAV\|

11-13-2017, 09:56 AM	#2
Ryephile Hot Dog Drives: '17 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,937	You can't fit an 18" wheel over your brakes. 19" is the smallest you can go. Using the ZL1 1LE wheels, you can do Hoosier R7's in 315/30-19 and 325/30-19. There are guys already running that setup. You'd have to swap to the SS 1LE aka ATS-V brakes to fit an 18". __________________ 2017 "M1SS1LE" in Hyper Blue w/PDR

11-14-2017, 08:32 AM	#4
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	I did Forgeline 19's. There might be a better-looking wheel out there, but I saved 10lbs per wheel+tire for a savings of 40lbs altogether over stock. Forgeline GS1R's 19X10 22MM fronts, 19X11 43MM in rears. I used PK Auto Design. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/attach...1&d=1510669846 Attached Images __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

11-14-2017, 09:05 AM	#7
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	How much were those Forge lines? 1000 a wheel? I love them, I had them on my vette, , but the cost take your breath away… __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-14-2017, 09:53 AM	#8
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	18 inch wheels will to fit over the brakes. I have done it with my tsw’s from the vette. The back spacing however was way off for them to fit. __________________ Nationwide Turf "artificial turf factory"

11-14-2017, 11:26 AM	#9
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	You should definitely be able to fit 18"s...Forgeline and I'm sure others makes 18" that clear the optional massive Carbon Ceramics on the C7 Z06 as well as the C6 ZR1. You won't be able to put your average truck 18" on it but a good wheel company definitely can make it happen.

11-15-2017, 01:06 PM	#11
ZL1Tracker Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	Really depends if you are looking for daily driving wheels or track wheels. If you are looking for track wheels you need to good with a really good company because there are so many horror stories out there about wheel cracking or breaking at the track under those conditions. I personally like HRE because they been around a long time, have amazing customer support and offer a wide range of wheels and finishes. You might want to take a look there RC series wheels as they are decent pricing for racing wheels and look pretty cool. Here is a picture of a RC100.

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