Now over a month, and over 1k miles on this exact setup. Still couldn't be happier. They are superior in every way to the Khumo EMT tires they replaced aside from the obvious fact that these are not runflats. They are so much quieter and smoother, it is like a new car. These tires are an unbelievable bargain!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
DimensionMachine I know!! I’m worried the price is going to go up.. hahaha
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner it is toying to buy a set of rears, bag em up and put em in the shed out of the light just in case!
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
2 weeks and a few hundred miles in on this exact same setup on my c5. I couldn't be happier with the wheels, or the tires. The ride is incredible. I am coming from kumho runflats to these and the Achilles have them beat in literally every aspect. Grippier, quieter, softer, and one heck of a lot cheaper. They are also a nice looking tire. Glad I found your videos... And these tires. Sometimes you really do get "more" than you paid for!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
DimensionMachine right!! I don’t have to make the excuses.. they stand on their own!!
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner I will be recommending these to anybody looking for a c5 tire either stock fittment, or +1 as we did. Even if I have to replace them every 2 years it is a no brainier at 160 for a pair of rears!
@jrparker48043 жыл бұрын
This video is only missing the link to buy the same wheels for all the C5 owners who are wondering where they came from!
@thedriverscorner3 жыл бұрын
Came from RW Wheels. www.ebay.com/itm/173947562324
@JBsC63 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool service for wheels and tires, well done
@Fulloctanegarage4 жыл бұрын
They look awesome, glad FTG worked out for you! Curt
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Full Octane Garage used them again the other day!
@JBsC63 жыл бұрын
The c6 grand sport aftermarket rims look awesome. Any reason you didnt want to just use a spacer on oem c6 oem rims? I heard they are available pretty reasonably.
@marcnebenzahl80562 жыл бұрын
I have the same car but red on red But with black 19 inch blk front wheels and blk 20inch in rear with glass top / 26k miles. I love C5 vets. MJ/ Calif
@thedriverscorner2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! I just picked up a set of 20x12 wheels for the rear and 19x10.5 for the front for my 04 Vette!
@ALEXELY9253 жыл бұрын
Link to that front lip? Beautiful C5
@thedriverscorner3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a link.. but if you search ZR1 lip C5 on eBay or Amazon should pop up!
@rwampler13 жыл бұрын
You don’t have any issues with wheel rub, I heard that the wheels rub some. I want a set for min but kinda hesitant.
@thedriverscorner3 жыл бұрын
These are replicas with C5 fitment. Not oem C6.. that’s the difference.
@mokeozinga72902 жыл бұрын
Didn't think that I would like that style on the C5, but I must admit, they look pretty slick. Still not as good as the C6 Zs in black on mine, but to each their own. Nice car!!
@thedriverscorner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I like the C6 z’s but a lot of guys in town had them. Went for something different!
@originalJSauce4 жыл бұрын
Anybody know if the OG 17x8.5 18x9.5 size of these rims need spacers or anything special ?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
By OG you mean OEM.?
@georgecollins54689 ай бұрын
What size tires did you use and did you require spacers? Thanks
@dkface012 жыл бұрын
What offset did you go with on the front and rear 56mm ?
@thedriverscorner2 жыл бұрын
Honestly can’t remember. But they were c5 fitment for sure
@rwampler12 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase the wheels ? Love them, want a pair on my C5. I have C6 ZR1 replica wheels on mine now but boy they’re a pain to clean. I live in Bristol TN so we’re neighbors.
@thedriverscorner2 жыл бұрын
RW wheels off ebay
@302vettelife24 жыл бұрын
Looks good. Can't wait for the go fast parts!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
302VetteLife meeee too!
@Pressed_For_Time4 жыл бұрын
Is this at factory height? I can't tell if it's been lowered also how bad is scraping with the lip on? Are speed bumps possible?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Robert A this was with the factory bolts cranked down. I can pretty much go anywhere. But do scrape occasionally. But I did before too....
@mikem40134 жыл бұрын
Sweet c5! I have a 2000 torch red convert 6 sp and would like to know what you are using on the paint to make it look so rich and deep?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Mike M hey there! I started by using a clay bar treatment with quick detailer on the paint to remove all debris, followed by a hand rubbed Meguiars ultra cut compound. Put on by hand and removed by hand, I followed up with a machine applied ultra pro finishing polish then hand removed. Finished with 2 layers of Ultra Gold Meguiars Wax and called it a day! It’s due again after driving all winter.
@brandon_corvette75184 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy your grand sport wheels ??
@jrparker48043 жыл бұрын
@@brandon_corvette7518 yeah, great question! The link would be greatly appreciated!
@Bneal4203 жыл бұрын
What generation of GS wheels are they?
@thedriverscorner3 жыл бұрын
These are replicas of the C6 GS wheels. Offsets correct for the C5
@Bneal4203 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner than you
@Bneal4203 жыл бұрын
Looks great....
@dylanwoo41714 жыл бұрын
I have the same wheels on my c5, love the look!!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Dylan Woo thanks! I plan to go 19x11 or 12 once I have the coin saved up for wide fenders in the rear.
@kevinaguilar39544 жыл бұрын
What’s the tire with set up and offset ? And what website did you order them at and estimate ?
@markjeffcoat76834 жыл бұрын
What tires and tire size did you go with I was looking at the Achilles tires for my new set up
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Mark Jeffcoat I went with Achilles ATR Sport 2. 245/40/18 up front 275/35/19 rear
@umiumi8792 жыл бұрын
Badass!!! Torch red C5 rules, thank god I just bought one 😉.
@orlando1troche4 жыл бұрын
Looks Awesome bro.
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Orlando Troche thanks!! Ready for spring here in Music City!
@orlando1troche4 жыл бұрын
TheDriver’sCorner I’m in South Carolina and it’s nice, been driving my Vette all winter. Yesterday I installed a C6 shifter on my C5, and men, what a difference and it looks super. Take care bro!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Orlando Troche I did a c6 zo6 shifter.. changed my world.
@BlueCollarBTC Жыл бұрын
Those replicas or off a grand sport??
@thedriverscorner Жыл бұрын
C5 fitment reps
@TuRBiNeSaNdK9s4 жыл бұрын
Soo how much did you pay for the new wheels? They're huge and I think I may have to just rattle can mine until I can afford the nicer wheels, the larger the wheel size the more expensive. Soo how much did you end up paying for the new ones?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
TuRBiNeSaNdK9s $709 shipped for the wheels. Another $322 shipped for the tires, plus $150 mobile mount and balance.
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Oh, then I sold my stock wheels and tires for $550.. so I have $631 invested in the new setup!
@TuRBiNeSaNdK9s4 жыл бұрын
That's really not bad, considering some guys spend in the 2-4 even 5K range for theirs. That's a bit silly imo. Rather spend that in go fast parts and shiny bits. Just what I think 🤷 You're set up looks fine, no need to go all out for a car that old. Save it for a down payment on a c6 or c7 even. BRRAAAP!! 🤑
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
TuRBiNeSaNdK9s I don’t do payments. Cash or nothing!! Few small go fasts and this will be good!
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner Do you mind letting us know where you got the tires from. The best I can find as of today is 359 shipped from Discount tire zone.com. Thanks again for all the help, just ordered my wheels just like yours....709 on ebay plus tax, now trying to get the tires ordered!
@derricktaylor61344 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome!👍🏽
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Derrick Taylor thanks!! Really loving the way it’s shaping up!
@link9alink9a714 жыл бұрын
What's the size rear and offset ?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
19x10 with +56mm offset.
@link9alink9a714 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner thanks
@link9alink9a714 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner sorry no spacers ? And what's offset for front ?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
@@link9alink9a71 no spacers with perfect fit. 56mm offset front and back. Fronts are 18x8.5
@link9alink9a714 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner perfect that what lam looking for thanks 👍
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am shopping for the very same wheels in 18/19 and your video was very helpful as pics and vids of these replica wheels on a c5 are scarce.. I thought I liked the look before, but your video solidified it for me. Curious if you went with 245/40-18 and 285/35-19 As that seems to be the recommended for the c5 with these wheels. Thanks and Happy Easter!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
I did 245/40-18 and 275/35-19.. I couldn’t get the 285 in the tire I went with. But the difference was negligible so I didn’t sweat it! Thanks for the compliment!!
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner I did see that when I later watched your tire video. Thanks....Get that Halo wrapped, you wont regret it. I heard you mention it in one of your other videos. I did mine years ago along with the top in satin black and I love it! The top is a piece of cake...the halo not so much! If you look at some of my videos you will see it! Thanks again!
@terrybrown10402 жыл бұрын
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@barbarae.21404 жыл бұрын
Great Look! My husband and I have a c5 and just got the Chrome Grand Sport Wheels, did you have to use wheel spacers?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Barbara E. These are c5 fitment, so no spacer needed!
@barbarae.21404 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner Gotcha, thank you for your quick reply.
@saucypippen32814 жыл бұрын
The vett looking good looking to mod my car to 🚕💨🤘
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Love your SRT8!
@saucypippen32814 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner thanks
@smokinC54 жыл бұрын
Looks great! What did you do about the tpms? Did you put your old ones in the new wheels or buy new ones? Or are you going without tpms completely? Looking to add c6 wheels in a few weeks and trying to decide what to do. Thanks!!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
smokinC5 I decided to run without for now. My system was already always upset so I saved the $200+ and press reset before I go cruising.
@smokinC54 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner thats what i am thinking too. Acdelco sensore are 100 each and i can work a tire guage. Is the only error you get at startup in the dic?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
smokinC5 correct.
@ricksanchez48252 жыл бұрын
Wheels look nice,Plan on lowering the back?
@thedriverscorner2 жыл бұрын
I ended up lowering the whole shebang quite a bit
@superstallion3164 жыл бұрын
Hi, love your C5, looks amazing with those wheels. What tire sizes are you running on those rims ?
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
245/40/18 up front 275/35/19 out back!
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
One more question if you don't mind.... Did you get the wheels from rw specialties on eBay for 719? Least expensive 18/19 set I can find. Thanks!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Yep! That’s the place! I snagged them at $709 somehow.
@DimensionMachine4 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner excellent thanks for the quick reply,,,will order mine tomorrow!
@uncledrew82974 жыл бұрын
wrap the interior!
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Uncle Drew which parts would you wrap?
@uncledrew82974 жыл бұрын
@@thedriverscorner Steering wheel and arm rest/shifter area to start. I wanna diy wrap my sun visors, OEM ones suck.
@thedriverscorner4 жыл бұрын
Uncle Drew I pulled my visors.. they were in the way too much!