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Posted by: Mojave Feb 15 2017, 04:14 PM

I'm on the hunt for a pair of OEM Speedline C5 Z06 rear wheels, 18x10.5. I'd be willing to buy an entire set of C5Z wheels if the price if right. I'm located in Central Texas and willing to drive to Houston/Austin/Dallas for the right deal.

Posted by: dojob Feb 15 2017, 11:46 PM

house of wheels sells new ones 1200/set

Posted by: Mojave Feb 16 2017, 12:11 AM

Yeah, I've heard they are selling new ones, but I'm cheap so I'm on the lookout for some used ones!

Posted by: Steve91T Feb 16 2017, 12:21 AM

Me too. You'd think as played out as these wheels on Camaro's are there'd be more of them for sale.

I did buy a set of 4 fronts for $400 a couple of years ago. I'm hanging onto them

Posted by: dojob Feb 16 2017, 01:59 AM

corvette forums should have some for sale

Posted by: Mojave Feb 16 2017, 04:25 AM

I bought a set of 4 rears for $450 a few weeks ago, and scored a set of 2 fronts/2 rears for $450 and sold the fronts for $225.



I've been checking CorvetteForum but there are several WTB ads over there as well, so they seem to be moving fast. I have a lead on 2 rears on Craigslist, so I might have all I need.

Posted by: WarShrike Feb 16 2017, 05:28 AM

Same here, trying to find two rears. I have two right now, and don't want to buy brand new fresh ones from house of wheels since we pretty much race where it's all loose gravel anyway.

Posted by: DAlgozine Feb 17 2017, 03:11 PM

Ebay, craigslist and various corvette forums are best. Also, check LS1TECH.com
Most of the time, they are listed as a set of (4) with 17" front and 18" rears. If you find a complete set of front and rears priced reasonably, buy it. Then list the fronts on this site or CMC or American Iron sites, and the fronts will sell quickly.

Posted by: Steve91T Feb 17 2017, 03:25 PM

Are replicas going to be heavy and weak?

Posted by: DAlgozine Feb 17 2017, 03:58 PM

Generally , yes. Most replicas, are pretty cheaply made, and are typically very heavy.
Personally, I would not trust "replica" wheels on track.
I would only consider OE/factory wheels and genuine race wheels for track use.

Posted by: Steve91T Feb 17 2017, 04:00 PM

That's what I thought. How do you verify the wheels are OEM?

Posted by: Pranav Feb 17 2017, 04:02 PM

OEM wheels will have the GM stamp on them, will say Alcoa or Speedline on the back.

I am interested in a pair for fronts if anyone looking for rears end up with a full set.

Posted by: Mojave Feb 20 2017, 04:05 PM

I picked up two more rears this weekend for $250. I don't need anymore, but I'm still interested if anyone finds some that are cheap (and by cheap, I mean under $125 per wheel).

Posted by: Steve91T Feb 20 2017, 04:08 PM

Where are you finding them? Are you finding them locally or having them shipped?

Posted by: Steve91T Feb 20 2017, 05:32 PM

I just called house of wheels. $1300 shipped for 4 brand new rear speedline Z06 wheels.

Posted by: Mojave Feb 20 2017, 08:00 PM

I've found all of mine lately on Craigslist. I had to drive a few hours to pick them up, but the gas was still cheaper than shipping (and I got to inspect them before I bought).

Posted by: camarokid91 Feb 22 2017, 08:31 PM

Sorry I'm hoarding all mine. If I ever sell the car all of them will be for sale lol.

(4) Sets of 4 rears.

Posted by: trackbird Feb 22 2017, 08:42 PM

So you are the reason there are a bunch of lonely Corvettes on jack stands without wheels.

Posted by: Mojave Feb 23 2017, 04:08 PM

What tires are you running on them, and what size spacers are you running?

Posted by: Mojave Mar 27 2017, 06:17 PM

I'm still on the lookout for more, if anyone wants to get rid of some.