OE Wheels LLC
10-21-2013, 10:12 PM
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OE Wheels LLC
Anyone bought any after market wheels from OE Wheels LLC? I'm considering buying the ZR1 17X9.5 polished aluminum wheels but wanted to get some feedback on OEWheels LLC, if any. Also seeking input on the wheel offset. These have an offset of 56. How critical is the offset? I understand the C4 accepts 52-56? My 96 LT4 has original sawtooth wheels with all 4 being 17X9.5. Any input is appreciated.
10-21-2013, 10:14 PM
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I've been using OE Wheels since 2008 on both Vettes.
No issues here. 1mm+/- is not going to do any harm.
No issues here. 1mm+/- is not going to do any harm.
10-22-2013, 10:31 AM
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i bought the same wheels for my 89 and they look and work great. also bought the Z06 type for my 86 but had to put 1'" spacers on because of the offset. The price is also right and they ship fast
10-22-2013, 11:26 AM
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The 56mm offset on a 17x9.5" wheel will be correct for your car. With the factory sawblades that were standard on the base coupe and convertible, the front wheels should have been a 17x8.5" and 255/45-17 tires. Wonder if a prior owner had swapped the front wheels?
Only the Z51 suspension option came with 17x9.5" all around and 275/40-17 tires. These particular wheels were the ZR-1 5-spoke style.
Only the Z51 suspension option came with 17x9.5" all around and 275/40-17 tires. These particular wheels were the ZR-1 5-spoke style.
10-22-2013, 11:33 AM
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Yeah I use OE Wheels. Nothing to complain about and good customer service.
10-22-2013, 02:42 PM
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I have them on my 85. Not perfect chrome work, but ok for price. Cast alum. from china, not forged higher quality made in USA. Not sure if I would do 150+ on them but ok for street use and a 1/3 the price
Last edited by Blackhole; 10-24-2013 at 05:39 PM.
10-22-2013, 05:55 PM
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Burning Brakes
I ordered ZR1 style wheels from them about 8 years ago. After arrival, I noticed little specs in the finish under the clear, so I sent them back. They're made in China and it's not high quality stuff. But for every day use, and you want the look at half the price, go for it.
10-22-2013, 08:18 PM
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I ordered ZR1 style wheels from them about 8 years ago. After arrival, I noticed little specs in the finish under the clear, so I sent them back. They're made in China and it's not high quality stuff. But for every day use, and you want the look at half the price, go for it.
10-23-2013, 11:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
My apologies ... I ordered from another company based in the San Fernando Valley, in L.A. I forgot the name ... They made replica C4 wheels .... OE Wheels LLC in Sarasota was not the wheels I got.