With summer tim
e here, it's time to get your Corvette out and go! Of all the cool sport cars that we get to work with, the Corvette is among my favorites because so many Corvette drivers drive their cars daily. What's the point of having a great car if you're not going to drive it?
For C6 Z06 drivers that drive on the street and the track, rear 18" lightweight wheel availability has been limited until now. O.Z. Racing has introduced an 18x12 57mm offset Alleggerita HLT that's ideal for track use.
The anthracite painted (pictured above) and black painted finishes are currently available, while other painted finishes can be special ordered for delivery in approximately 60 days include blue, gold, orange, red and white.
Since the C6 Z06 typically comes with 18" front and 19" rear Original Equipment sizes, it's not possible to display the 18" wheels on our Upgrade Garage, so contact a sales specialist for assistance.
Combined with the 18x10 40mm offset front size ($399* Anthracite, $414* Black and $429* other finishes) you can run the following custom fit track fitments of 345/35-18 Hoosier R6 or A6 in the rear and either 295/30-18 or 315/30-18 in the front. These custom fit track fitments are aggressive fitments where the edge of the tire will be further out towards the fender. Suspension modification may be required to clear the fender lips.
This 18" combination weighs 3.8 lbs. less per rear wheel compared to the 345/30-19 Hoosier R6 on 19x12" O.Z. Racing Ultraleggera HLTs. 3.8 lbs. Less rotational weight will significantly improve braking and accelerating at the track. Read "Road Wheel Weights Can Affect Your Vehicle's Show...and Go" to see how lighter wheels can affect a vehicle's ability to accelerate, brake and corner.
Keep in mind that the above tire sizes are custom fit options, so whether or not you rub depends on a number of factors:
1) Suspension modifications and/or suspension wear
2) Alignment, specifically camber setting
e here, it's time to get your Corvette out and go! Of all the cool sport cars that we get to work with, the Corvette is among my favorites because so many Corvette drivers drive their cars daily. What's the point of having a great car if you're not going to drive it? For C6 Z06 drivers that drive on the street and the track, rear 18" lightweight wheel availability has been limited until now. O.Z. Racing has introduced an 18x12 57mm offset Alleggerita HLT that's ideal for track use.
The anthracite painted (pictured above) and black painted finishes are currently available, while other painted finishes can be special ordered for delivery in approximately 60 days include blue, gold, orange, red and white.
Since the C6 Z06 typically comes with 18" front and 19" rear Original Equipment sizes, it's not possible to display the 18" wheels on our Upgrade Garage, so contact a sales specialist for assistance.
Combined with the 18x10 40mm offset front size ($399* Anthracite, $414* Black and $429* other finishes) you can run the following custom fit track fitments of 345/35-18 Hoosier R6 or A6 in the rear and either 295/30-18 or 315/30-18 in the front. These custom fit track fitments are aggressive fitments where the edge of the tire will be further out towards the fender. Suspension modification may be required to clear the fender lips.
This 18" combination weighs 3.8 lbs. less per rear wheel compared to the 345/30-19 Hoosier R6 on 19x12" O.Z. Racing Ultraleggera HLTs. 3.8 lbs. Less rotational weight will significantly improve braking and accelerating at the track. Read "Road Wheel Weights Can Affect Your Vehicle's Show...and Go" to see how lighter wheels can affect a vehicle's ability to accelerate, brake and corner.
Keep in mind that the above tire sizes are custom fit options, so whether or not you rub depends on a number of factors:
1) Suspension modifications and/or suspension wear
2) Alignment, specifically camber setting
2) Road conditions
3) Tire tread width
4) Amount of load the vehicle is carrying
A custom fit is a size or part that you can test fit but not drive on. I would also recommend getting anecdotal feedback from other drivers with the same vehicle before making your purchase.
*Prices subject to change
*Prices subject to change
There's no data on how this set-up will effect overall chassis balance & traction control systems.
Thanks.
Cy
295/30-18 on 18x10's will give you better steering response & wide enough front tire give you a neutral handling bias.
We haven't tested either set-up so I would also get feedback from other Corvette drivers the forums we sponsor: corvetteforum.com
Cy
Thanks
Jim