Help! Wheels on my Z06.
 

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/...381d23dc_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/e9..._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

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

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/vehicle...2407114152.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle.../240741494.jpg

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery...p500/9-800.jpg

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.