ZR1 wheels
11-26-2008, 08:52 AM
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Melting Slicks
11-26-2008, 10:02 AM
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A glance at G.WooZ's profile shows that he's from France. English may not be his forte. The profile also indicates that he has an '88 so I imagine that he would like to know if '90 ZR1 wheels will fit his car.
G.WooZ, I can't answer your question directly but I bought some after-market chrome ZR1 style wheels for my '89 coupe. They were a direct fit and look great with my dark metallic red car. I got mine from Tomz wheels (a vendor here I believe).
Hope this info helps.
Kim
G.WooZ, I can't answer your question directly but I bought some after-market chrome ZR1 style wheels for my '89 coupe. They were a direct fit and look great with my dark metallic red car. I got mine from Tomz wheels (a vendor here I believe).
Hope this info helps.
Kim
11-26-2008, 05:27 PM
#11
Hey, we are just having fun with you. No problem, it's good of you to have taken the effort to learn our language.
I still can't answer your question. I have aftermarket ZR-1 reproduction wheels on my car if you are interested in that.
I still can't answer your question. I have aftermarket ZR-1 reproduction wheels on my car if you are interested in that.
11-26-2008, 05:41 PM
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Drifting
The front wheel will fit ok, but the back ZR1 wheel (36mm) will stick out of the fender a bit.
If you can find a set of GS flares, it should cover the ZR1 wheel, or get the GS 17X11 (50mm) wheel and it will fit better.
If you can find a set of GS flares, it should cover the ZR1 wheel, or get the GS 17X11 (50mm) wheel and it will fit better.
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11-26-2008, 05:49 PM
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not problem cool funny yeah lol
my wheels is 9,5" and ZR1 front wheels too but ZR1 rear wheels is 11" it is not too large ? otherwise I order from you, I found on ebay but nobody ship in France
my wheels is 9,5" and ZR1 front wheels too but ZR1 rear wheels is 11" it is not too large ? otherwise I order from you, I found on ebay but nobody ship in France
11-26-2008, 05:54 PM
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11-26-2008, 06:11 PM
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You might try TomzWheels. They sell reproductions of ZR1 wheels in chrome, silver, or black with silver lip (Grand Sport replicas). For around $450, you can get a full set in the sizes that will fit your car perfectly. They will be a little bit heavier than OEM pieces, but they're not bad. His forum username is TomLzzz. Good luck!
11-26-2008, 06:40 PM
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If you are interested in reproduction, mine came from http://www.afswheels.com. They state that your requirement is:
2-17x9.5 - 56mm offset/7.4 backspacing, Front, for 88-96 Corvette.
2-17x11 - 50mm/7.93 backspacing, Back, for 88-96 Corvette.
with 275/40 ZR-17 and 315/35 ZR-17 tires.
However, they dont ship overseas, so I dont know what to tell you about that.
No, 11 inch is not too large.
2-17x9.5 - 56mm offset/7.4 backspacing, Front, for 88-96 Corvette.
2-17x11 - 50mm/7.93 backspacing, Back, for 88-96 Corvette.
with 275/40 ZR-17 and 315/35 ZR-17 tires.
However, they dont ship overseas, so I dont know what to tell you about that.
No, 11 inch is not too large.
11-26-2008, 07:47 PM
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The only problem with the 11" wide ZR-1 style wheels will be finding the correct 315/35-17 tires. There are only a few manufacturers making this size but Vredenstein makes both the 315/35 for the rear and the 275/40 for the front 9.5" wide wheel.
Vredenstein has been around Europe for some time and is now becoming popular in the US as a relatively low cost tire that has some very good performance characteristics. While Michelin may be the easiest to get in France, they don't make the 315/35 tire.
You might want to consider using 4 wheels and tires of the same size (9.5" wheels and 275/40 tires) so that you can rotate the tires for better tire life. Having all 4 tires the same size makes it easier to replace them when the time comes.
As far as finding a source for ZR-1 style wheels, you might try contacting Corvette clubs through Europe. Great Britian, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Switzerland, and Italy all have clubs and some of the members may have some good information for you. Maybe even some wheels for sale!
Vredenstein has been around Europe for some time and is now becoming popular in the US as a relatively low cost tire that has some very good performance characteristics. While Michelin may be the easiest to get in France, they don't make the 315/35 tire.
You might want to consider using 4 wheels and tires of the same size (9.5" wheels and 275/40 tires) so that you can rotate the tires for better tire life. Having all 4 tires the same size makes it easier to replace them when the time comes.
As far as finding a source for ZR-1 style wheels, you might try contacting Corvette clubs through Europe. Great Britian, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Switzerland, and Italy all have clubs and some of the members may have some good information for you. Maybe even some wheels for sale!