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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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What wheels?

Hey, I'm looking to get a new set of wheels next spring and I'm torn between a lot of wheels. Which wheel do you guys think i should go w/? Post your opinions, and pictures of the wheels you choose. Also, if anyone has pics of C6 Z06 wheels, could you post the up...I am curious as to what they look like on a 3rd gen. Waiting to see everyones opinions.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Come one guys ...I know you have your opinions on wheels, so post them up please!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Re: What wheels?

i like c6 z06, CRAGER SS and torque thrust wheels. Also stock t/a 16" wheels
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Originally Posted by yevgenievich
i like c6 z06, CRAGER SS and torque thrust wheels. Also stock t/a 16" wheels
Do you have any pictures of the C6 Z06 wheels on a third gen?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Re: What wheels?

here is what i found with little


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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Re: What wheels?

These are my favorite,I wouldn't mind a set of zr1's layin around though
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Forget getting some new Ronal wheels:

----- Original Message ----
From: RonalUSA E-Mail <ronalusa@ronalusa.com>
To: eacadillac@yahoodotcom
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 3:49:54 PM
Subject: RE: 1991 Pontiac firebird

Hi Mike,

at the moment we have some production problems our head office in Germany stop production on the aftermarket division for 6-8 months to fulfill the delivery commitments with the original equipment.

At the moment we do not have any wheels to offer you,

Thank you,

-----Original Message-----
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name = Caddy

year = 1991
make = Pontiac
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comments = I would like to know about pricing and availability of Ronal
wheels for my '91 Pontiac. If there is a dealer near me, please let me know.

Thanks! Cadillac.


Bummer.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Originally Posted by yevgenievich
here is what i found with little

Those are C5 Z06...not C6's. Yeah, I like the C5 on third gens, but i've never seen C6 Z06 on them. If anyone has them post some pics please.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Opinion based on technical info:

Check out ls1tech.com's wheel section. It has listed weights on certain rims. With weight in mind, you may want to stay away from c5/c6 motorsport rims, 18" or bigger rims (unless you have c6 zo6 brakes), and ronal r-15's. If you are willing to sacrifice a little performance for looks, then don't worry about weight.

Chrome can flake or do other weird stuff. Polished needs to be polished. Painted, just wash it. I like painted or painted with a polished lip.

Torque Thrust M's(if they are still available) and ZR1's are my favorite. They are supposed to have a decent weight and decent cost. And they available in more than chrome. Also, TTM's are in 17x9 and 17x10.5, zr1's in 17x9.5 and 17x11.

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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Re: What wheels?

is these the new ones then? i like c5 z06 better if these are c6 z06
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Originally Posted by yevgenievich
is these the new ones then? i like c5 z06 better if these are c6 z06
Those are C6 ZO6 Motorsport
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Re: What wheels?

Originally Posted by Firebat
Those are C6 ZO6 Motorsport

And they look killer!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Re: What wheels?

Those look a lot better then what I thought they would. I wonder what they would look like in chrome though. And I probably wouldn't go w/ the Motorsports, because i'm not a big fan of the rivets, so i would probably just go w/ the replicas! If anyone has chrome C6 Z06 on their third gen, I would love to see. Also, keep the suggestions coming guys, I love to see other peoples opinions. I know there are a whole lot of other guys on this site that don't have stock wheels.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Re: What wheels?

BUMP!!
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:00 AM
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Re: What wheels?

heres my vote, weld pro stars.
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