C4C5specialist: question re. Z06 wheel swap on C5 coupe

[cavettefan]

C4C5specialist,

I am considering swapping the wheels/tires on my C5 Coupe that is on order for Z06 wheels/tires when the Coupe arrives. Will there be any problems regarding Active Handling (or otherwise) with this swap?

Thanking you in advance.

 

[c4c5specialist]

HIthere,
Due to just the slightest difference in outside circumference, No, it will do just fine.
You will not have any problems with your active handling, ABS, or your traction control.
I have a couple of cars which have done the exact same mod, with very nice results.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[Red5]

Don't use your old tires. Buy the zo6 sizes. The old sizes are too small and although they will work, they will make your car feel funny.

 

[cavettefan]

Red5,

When I posted my question, I meant to mount the Z06 tires (265/40-17 front and 295/35-18 rear) on the Z06 wheels. My appologies if that intent was not clear.

 

[Red5]

Then your doing the right thing. Nobody informed me that I should buy new tires when I got my zo6 rims. Just wanted to make sure that you were aware of it. Sounds like you are.

 

[EHS]

HIthere,...

I have a couple of cars which have done the exact same mod, with very nice results.
Allthebest, c4c5

Mine is one of those other cars, with OEM Z06 rims and OEM tires, and I concur.

The car handles and rides much better -- no negatives to this mod.

Then, what to do with the other wheels -- put on the Goodyear M+Ss and drive all year round.

 

[cavettefan]

EHS,

That (put winter tires on the original rims) was what I was planning to do.

 

[EHS]

EHS,

That (put winter tires on the original rims) was what I was planning to do.

If you do decide to do that, then your car will drive quite well in weather like this:

I definitely recommend it -- it extends the season for enjoying the car year round. I just drove yesterday afternoon and had an absolute blast with the car.

Also, on a sidebar, your two sets of tires should last twice as long, since you are only driving on them half the time.

 

[vettepilot]

EHS,
Nice looking car there, I especially like that white background for the shot... how did you do that.....:eyerole

vettepilot

 

[Yeller Z06]

I'm curious how much those Z06 wheels cost ya...

Michael

 

[EHS]

I'm curious how much those Z06 wheels cost ya...

I got a set of brand new OEM 2002 Speedline (spun-cast) "take-offs" for $1,400 -- basically never seen the road. Discounted dealer retail for new is around $1,700 to $1,800 -- but when I was looking you needed a Z06 VIN to get four.

If you check the classifieds, or places like E-Bay, you may be able to OEM "new" for around $1,250 - $1,350 (I lost a bid on E-bay for a set at around that price.

I finally purchased from a reputable vendor, who takes credit cards, as opposed to gents who are selling "like new" from their apartment. Less hassle, more peace of mind.

 

[cavettefan]

EHS,

Yikes; I have been quoted in the range of $600 per wheel (approx. $580 for front and $620 for rear, or an average of $600) for a set of four Z06 wheels by the dealer that is putting the car together for me. Once I have a build date, then I will confirm the pricing on the wheels and re-post.

As a postscript, if the price had been in the $1,000 per wheel territory, I would have gone with HREs. Just my opinion, but I think that the HREs look better than the factory wheel. However, if the $600 per wheel price holds, HREs do not look that much better.

 

[QUIKAG]

I bought a 'new' set (150 break-in miles on the tires/flawless wheels) from a guy who put aftermarket wheels/tires on his '03 Z06 for $2000. He's local and I drove to his house and picked them up.

I've had nothing but good luck with them. They look great, are quiet, and stick like glue!!! One of the best mods I've done to the car.

 

[EHS]

EHS,

Yikes; I have been quoted in the range of $600 per wheel (approx. $580 for front and $620 for rear, or an average of $600) for a set of four Z06 wheels by the dealer that is putting the car together for me. ...

That's the correct price for "dealer" retail, so he's not overcharging, just not giving you any discount.

Some dealers discount, and you can pick up a brand new set of "take offs" for the prices I listed above.

 

[Glennm27]

I made that same change to my 2002 coupe when I go it! There are no problems whatsoever. I went from the stock sizes to the Z06 sizes. I did put pressure sensors inside each Z06 wheel though. You will want to do that or you'll be looking at false readings on the D.I.C. all the time when checking air pressures. If you do not put sensors in the new Z06 wheels the D.I.C. will show you the last reading it ever recieved from each wheel, which will be your stock wheels when they were removed from the car.
See picture below, that's my coupe with Z06 wheels and Goodyear F1 Supercar tires! They have 6000 miles on them and there have been not problems at all. Go for it!

 

[cavettefan]

Glennm27,

The paint job sure looks glossy/wet. Are you using Zaino by any chance? If not using Zaino, what are you using?

 

[EHS]

Glennm27,

The paint job sure looks glossy/wet. Are you using Zaino by any chance? If not using Zaino, what are you using?

cavettefan:

I've seen Glenn's car in person, and it is certainly lovely with a beautiful finish. He keeps it meticulously maintained. As a matter of fact, you can see it in the photo below at the end of the line:

Don't know whether he uses Zaino or not, but I think the effect you may be reacting to is achieved using something called "unsharp masking" in a program like Adobe Photoshop. Here's an example using my car -- the first photo is without any "modification," the second has the unsharp masking filter applied to the car -- I've greatly exaggerated it to make it clearer -- it's the identical photo:

I know I don't use Zaino, wouldn't touch the stuff. My car see the car wash 95% of the time, and it is two years old with almost 36,000 miles on the odometer.

If you look at the photo I took with Glenn's car in it, my C5 is the black one between the yellow convertible and the '57 Chevy -- as you can see, that photo was unsharped masked as well. Look at the "shine" on the hoods that are open, for example. Dead giveaway.

So, as they say, "pictures don't lie." Well, maybe they just exaggerate.

 

[cavettefan]

EHS,

Your post regarding "unsharp masking" was interesting reading. It is also ironic that because of the ability to relatively easily "adjust" images, Canon is now selling technology to confirm whether or not an image has been modified....

 

[Glennm27]

Yes, I use Zaino, No, fooling with the picture

Yes sir, I use Zaino. And no, I did not do anything to the pictuure to enhance it! I wish I knew how to "fix" my pictures! I can never get a good picture of the car without all the glare on it! If I knew how to "fiddle" with the picture, the first thing I'd do is get all the glare off the hood, windshield and roof! Thanks for the compliments! Here's a bunch more "Untouched" photo's of my car! http://www.cardomain.com/id/glennm27

 

[cavettefan]

Glennm27,

The pictures on your link are really "wet". Your coupe must be something to look at "in the real."