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A1990 · 01-23-2018

I would do what GC is doing. Find some real ZR-1 36mm offsets AFS or GM.

They could even have some blemishes. Then powder coat them black with a polished lip.

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billschroeder5842 · 01-23-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronstar

Houseofwheelsonline.com

Reproduction wheels but look good

I made the call--- no longer available with no idea when (if) they will be made again.

billschroeder5842 · 01-23-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by efnfast

I own a set of these. Very happy with them.
http://shop.afswheels.com/AFS-88-96-...im-Set-S7B.htm

Man-O-Man... Also out of stock...

The hunt continues!

Arctic91 · 01-25-2018

Another recommendation here to buy and powder coat an OEM set. You'll pay a little more upfront, but I think that you'll end up with a higher quality, and lighter, wheel that fits correctly without the use of spacers - and unless the supply of 17" tires dries up, you'll always be able to resale easier than an aftermarket set.

Scott

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 01-25-2018

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-5...hined-lip.aspx

Had you contacted these folks?
If anyone has, or can get them, WCC can.
Good Luck!
Marty

G-Sting · 01-26-2018

Another vote to invest in an OEM set. They fit, look and function great, and would retain their value if you ever want to change back.

Spray painting with a removable rubberized, but durable, coating of black Plasti-dip might be another option. There are many options on their web site, along with video demos.

One video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=AFYX_5cS1go

Many wheel kits at their site: https://www.dipyourcar.com/collectio...lar-wheel-kits

A good friend coated his silver '83 Porsche 911 wheels with it. Was very pleased, except he said he'd have done a little better prep work (see video).

All the best in your search.

-=Jeff=- · 01-26-2018

Factoryreproductions.com has the correct offset for $189ea

https://factoryreproductions.com/sho...-corvette-zr1/

WVZR-1 · 01-26-2018

The problem with 'all' after-market now is that the deeper pocket on the rears is done by 'no one' - I'm quite sure. I haven't seen the deep pockets for quite some time. I have one set of FactoryReproductions with deep pockets @ 50mm, a set of someones with the larger machined lip I think with 50mm and deep pockets but nearly everything I've seen recently has a pocket that matches the fronts.

A ZR-1 with 11's on the rear without the 'deep pocket' just looks odd.

lfalzarano · 01-27-2018

Jeff, nice find!!!!

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Vette73 · 01-27-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Factoryreproductions.com has the correct offset for $189ea

https://factoryreproductions.com/sho...-corvette-zr1/

So will you get the deep lug pattern for the rears with this company? 36mm?

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01-23-2018	#11
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,508	Re: Wheel help guidance please I would do what GC is doing. Find some real ZR-1 36mm offsets AFS or GM. They could even have some blemishes. Then powder coat them black with a polished lip. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer

01-25-2018	#14
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 377	Re: Wheel help guidance please Another recommendation here to buy and powder coat an OEM set. You'll pay a little more upfront, but I think that you'll end up with a higher quality, and lighter, wheel that fits correctly without the use of spacers - and unless the supply of 17" tires dries up, you'll always be able to resale easier than an aftermarket set. Scott __________________ WAZOO Member '95 Callaway SNAT 450 Aerobody Coupe - Black/Black '92 Callaway SNAT 400 Convertible - Polo Green/Beige '91 ZR-1 #1231 - Arctic White/Saddle (SOLD) '90 ZR-1 #2547 - Turquoise Metallic/Black '89 Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody Coupe #027 - Black/Black '85 Corvette 454 Coupe - White/Red

01-25-2018	#15
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,566	Re: Wheel help guidance please http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-5...hined-lip.aspx Had you contacted these folks? If anyone has, or can get them, WCC can. Good Luck! Marty

01-26-2018	#16
G-Sting Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 363	Re: Wheel help guidance please Another vote to invest in an OEM set. They fit, look and function great, and would retain their value if you ever want to change back. Spray painting with a removable rubberized, but durable, coating of black Plasti-dip might be another option. There are many options on their web site, along with video demos. One video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=AFYX_5cS1go Many wheel kits at their site: https://www.dipyourcar.com/collectio...lar-wheel-kits A good friend coated his silver '83 Porsche 911 wheels with it. Was very pleased, except he said he'd have done a little better prep work (see video). All the best in your search. __________________ '94 ZR1 LT5 - Dark Red Metallic '79 L82 4-speeds of fun '96 LT1 Borla, H-pipe, TB, CAI (Sold) "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered." -- G.K. Chesterton

01-26-2018	#17
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,131	Re: Wheel help guidance please Factoryreproductions.com has the correct offset for $189ea https://factoryreproductions.com/sho...-corvette-zr1/ __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

01-26-2018	#18
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,889	Re: Wheel help guidance please The problem with 'all' after-market now is that the deeper pocket on the rears is done by 'no one' - I'm quite sure. I haven't seen the deep pockets for quite some time. I have one set of FactoryReproductions with deep pockets @ 50mm, a set of someones with the larger machined lip I think with 50mm and deep pockets but nearly everything I've seen recently has a pocket that matches the fronts. A ZR-1 with 11's on the rear without the 'deep pocket' just looks odd.

01-27-2018	#19
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: Wheel help guidance please Jeff, nice find!!!! Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Lou[COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]