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Fully Vetted · 02-03-2013

Two things:

#1: Polished is more work to keep perfect looking. It's not like chrome.

#2: Keep in mind the limited 17" tire sizes. This would be the perfect time to jump to 18's.

cvette98pacecar · 02-03-2013

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Originally Posted by RICKYRJ1

Polished all the way

I agree with Ricky, Polished.

alwayscode390 · 02-03-2013

They definitely look like Fikses.

If they are a drag race type wheel be careful. Ive had many friends bend the hell out of wheels like that, but these look to be FORGED ... so I don't think you have to worry.

Good luck with the custom specs

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MikeGolf · 02-03-2013

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

OP - If you really wanted to stay with 17" it looks like it could be done like this 17 X 11 @33mm for the rear. That would be an ideal fit for the rear with 315's. That would move the tire wheel 3mm outboard and a very good fit. The fronts I saw at 117 X 10 @58mm for a best fit. Their 17 X 9.5 @52 would be a good fit also.

I'd be inclined to do a "polished" wheel but I don't believe I'd do either until I had a "hands-on" of the product. I'd ask questions as to weight, the center bore dimension and what type of hardware(wheel nut) is used to retain them.

This is what I was thinking about the rear but was unsure of the front off set. I didn't know how a couple mm would do. I want to stay with the 17" rims and size becuase I'm running Nitto 555 now and they seem to be in good supply. I'm also not looking to go to a wider tire because I still have the stock engine. The 11" = 20.2lbs and the 9.5" = 19.4lbs. They use conical lugs. With the center bore, I don't know, really am not digging their center cap and will probably end up with some Carter bling there.

I appreciate all the the advice and will be fully armed when I go to order. I will have to tell them their reputation with the ZR-1 community rides on that first buyer. lol! Someone has to do it. I know about the other wheel companies but I would like to look a little different. I have seen the wheels in person and they look great!

Thanks again to all the advice!

WVZR-1 · 02-03-2013

There's so little consistency in their application guides, drop-downs etc it would take a very serious conversation with them to commit. With the "brake height" options it might be time to commit to the largest combination on the front that would fill the entire drum of the wheel. Some nice Wildwood or maybe Baer.

I'd be interested in what they pass on to you regarding a potential fit-ment. If you're wanting to stay with the 9.5 and the 11.0 widths the offsets I mentioned would move the tire side-wall outward 4mm in the front and 3mm outward on the rear. That should fill the wheel-wells quite well.

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alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels They definitely look like Fikses. If they are a drag race type wheel be careful. Ive had many friends bend the hell out of wheels like that, but these look to be FORGED ... so I don't think you have to worry. Good luck with the custom specs --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699 Last edited by alwayscode390; 02-03-2013 at 10:53 AM.

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WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,889	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels There's so little consistency in their application guides, drop-downs etc it would take a very serious conversation with them to commit. With the "brake height" options it might be time to commit to the largest combination on the front that would fill the entire drum of the wheel. Some nice Wildwood or maybe Baer. I'd be interested in what they pass on to you regarding a potential fit-ment. If you're wanting to stay with the 9.5 and the 11.0 widths the offsets I mentioned would move the tire side-wall outward 4mm in the front and 3mm outward on the rear. That should fill the wheel-wells quite well.