3rd Gen 17" wheels

[64GunPilot]

Are the CTW-Motorsport wheels the best cost/quality option for us 3rd gen guys?

I got x16 255 16" RA1s mounted. Great for DE and getting some seat time in, but they are useless if everyone else is running 275/40/R17. Not many options for a direct fit 17" wheel for the 3rd gen.

Just curious what most 3rd gens are running for wheels?

[Alien]

There really aren't many 3rd gens running anymore. Sean has used the CTW wheels with good success. I think you could get CCW's $$$ to meet weight. I'm running OEM Z06 fronts with adapters up front and LT1 rear end. The 17's open up bigger brakes too.

[64GunPilot]

There really aren't many 3rd gens running anymore. Sean has used the CTW wheels with good success. I think you could get CCW's $$$ to meet weight. I'm running OEM Z06 fronts with adapters up front and LT1 rear end. The 17's open up bigger brakes too.

I thought about the z06 wheels but I read that I would need 2" spacers on each corner. I don't know how I feel about that. Are 2" spacers safe in these conditions? Plus whats the point of light weigh wheels if I have to add 2lb spacers.

I guess I just need to plan for $1200 for one set of CTW wheels. They seem like the best option so far.

[Alien]

I thought about the z06 wheels but I read that I would need 2" spacers on each corner. I don't know how I feel about that. Are 2" spacers safe in these conditions?
That is correct. I was hesitant at first as well, tho quite a few people have used them on track. As long as they are good quality, they aren't an issue. A 4th gen rear will eliminate the need for a rear spacer, tho at a minor overall weight penalty.



Plus whats the point of light weigh wheels if I have to add 2lb spacers.

I guess I just need to plan for $1200 for one set of CTW wheels. They seem like the best option so far.
Looks like you answered your own question. For me, I was able to buy 2 1/2 sets of Z06 wheels an have money left over for the cost of 1 set of CTWs or the likes.

[Supercharged111]

Since the spacers are so small in diameter, they have a very low moment of inertia. Their effect on handling is much less than if the wheels themselves were heavier by the weight of the spacer. It is still unsprung mass though.

[64GunPilot]

Since the spacers are so small in diameter, they have a very low moment of inertia. Their effect on handling is much less than if the wheels themselves were heavier by the weight of the spacer. It is still unsprung mass though.

Yea, I get that. Im not sure Id even be able to tell the difference in a few extra pounds on each corner at this point. Ill be burning up all my 255 16” RA1s for awhile through DE. This should give me some time to find some bargains.

[Al Fernandez]

Remember one set of wheels isn't enough. You need at least two sets of wheels to deal with optimizing tire heat cycles, let alone track spares. I'd take the big spacers over having to sink 2400$ for a CMC car set of wheels.

[Pranav]

I now own 5 sets of z06 wheels.

Spacer + relatively cheap OEM wheels are the way to go. You WILL eventually be chucking a wheel every once a while from curb/contact damage.

I got lucky in that a buddy of mine was building a track/open road race 4th gen and wanted 18" Z06 wheels, so him and I tag teamed craigslist for the better part of a year and started splitting sets of c5 z06 wheels as they popped up around Texas.

At an average of $425/set, my collection of 5 sets is less than two sets of new fancy wheels.

[BryanL]

so him and I tag teamed craigslist for the better part of a year

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[AI#97]

I now own 5 sets of z06 wheels.

Spacer + relatively cheap OEM wheels are the way to go. You WILL eventually be chucking a wheel every once a while from curb/contact damage.

I got lucky in that a buddy of mine was building a track/open road race 4th gen and wanted 18" Z06 wheels, so him and I tag teamed craigslist for the better part of a year and started splitting sets of c5 z06 wheels as they popped up around Texas.

At an average of $425/set, my collection of 5 sets is less than two sets of new fancy wheels.

So YOU are the reason I can't find 18x10.5 rears for our vette?! Damn it!!!!

[Pranav]

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