I own a tuned 997 turbo and my friend owns a tuned 996 turbo. My friend and I just purchased a Z06 C6 vette together so that we have a different style car for the track. We both wanted a rear wheel drive car and decided on the vette instead of the viper. We plan to upgrade the wheels and are going to get the Brembo GT brake system front and rear. I wanted to get some advice on the best wheel and tire combo or other suspension related upgrades. We could stick with the 18 inch front and 19 inch rear or move to a 19 inch front and 20 inch rear similiar to the new zr1 vette. We would definitely need to clear the larger brake rotors of the brembo gt system. We are looking at HRE, Champion and any other high quality rim and tire combo. If any one on the board has some good advice I would appreciate it.

 

HRE would be a good choice.
Also look at CCW, another high quality wheel.
I'm pretty sure the correct offset could be built by either manufacturer.
I'm not sure which are lighter weight, but I'd consider that to be an important feature, as well as strength, which both appear to offer.

Suspension-wise, look at LG Motorsports coilovers, and/or Pfadt Racing coilovers.
Personally, I'm probably going with the LG's next year.
They are a very well-built product.
Nothing against Pfadt products, as they do offer a very comprehensive line, too.

 

HRE & Champion are both great wheels. If it's for track use only, also consider Forgeline, OZ, or Volk Racing wheels as well.

 

Dymag and Michelin !

 

CCW wheels, 10/18 front with 295/30 hoosiers, 13/18 rear with 345/30 hoosiers. Mine will run with GT3's.

 

I am a dealer for both HRE and Champion and once you figure out what style, I can put a package together for you. I have a C5 Z06 with a A&A D1 setup, 600 whp all day long.

Brian
AKA Brian@FI Performance on corvetteforum.com

 

FYI we do a ton of Z06's. If at all interested shoot me a PM - our wheels are track tested, lightweight, available with titanium fasteners, 60/61-T6 forged aluminum.

http://www.360forged.com

 

Those pics equal game over! Hot!!