The wheels come with the same tire width as a stock C5 Z06, sized at 265 in front and ... However, the big news is under the skin, where this Chevy Corvette comes with a new 6.2L forged motor ...

We also ordered up a foursome of their new AVS Sport runflats, which come in stock C5 sizes (245/45ZR17 front, 275/40ZR18 rear), to mount on aftermarket Z06-style and standard C5 wheels.

Corvette wheels on ‘80s and ‘90s BMWs have been popular for a while, but I recently saw someone reverse the trend by throwing E65 7-series rims on a C5 Corvette. Points for creativity!

Interestingly, the Corvette suspension was retained and has been raised using factory adjusters. The 17-inch wheels come from a C5 Corvette Z06 but have been fitted with chunky Firestone ...