Chrome 17x9.5 + 18x12 Z06 Speedlines + R888 + Hoosier Drag radials
10-02-2012, 09:29 PM
#1
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Chrome 18x12 Z06 Speedlines + R888 + Hoosier Drag radials
I have my old Speedline wheels for sale They are rears widened by Weldcraft to 12" for mini-tubbed cars, not to be confused with the House of Wheels 18x12" wheels. The House of Wheels stick out farther than factory wheels, whereas these add all of the width inwards. Mini-tubbing a vette isn't a ridiculously difficult task and there are "how-to" threads on this in the tech or general sections. 
They aren't in perfect shape, but they look really good. There's about 1.25" of rash on the wheels. I could swear that they chromed over the rash because the chrome isn't affected at all. The tires are Toyo R888's. I love the R888's. The wet traction is excellent and dry is what I consider the best balance between traction and treadwear that I've experienced.
The Hoosier drag radials wear quickly, but the traction is amazing! I'm stepping up my power and need a taller tire to achieve my goals.
The Hoosiers don't come with much line showing to begin with and there's about 1/32 remaining on those. Where most tires begin with 9/32" tread depth, the Hoosiers begin with only half that at 9/64"
The R888's have 3.5-4 remaining based on my measurements.
Rear wheels run 400 a pair, shipping to Weldcraft, donor wheels for welding rings are 100.00/pr if I remember correctly, then 500.00 for the work and then shipping to the chrome shop, 150/wheel and then shipping back. Bottom line is that there's a ridiculous amount of money tied up in these rears and I'm aware that doesn't matter. They're not perfect. The chrome is pitting inside the barrels and very lightly some of the spokes of some of the wheels.
There's over 2500.00 invested in what I'm offering for sale here.
18x12's with R888's 550.00 plus Shipping and Paypal fees
I paid 525.00 for the Hoosiers and they're maybe half gone. 150.00 for the pair plus shipping, fees etc.
Willing to separate.
Prices are OBO and trades will be considered.
Here's a picture of the wheels mounted on the car
Hoosiers are 335/30/18's
R888's are 335/30/18's
Rear wheels[/SIZE][/B]
Nick on the edge and one on the spoke just like it.
Wheel rash chromed over. I bought these like that.
My cell# is 972-741-7457
Tags rims house of wheels hre mini tub mini-tub Iforged
They aren't in perfect shape, but they look really good. There's about 1.25" of rash on the wheels. I could swear that they chromed over the rash because the chrome isn't affected at all. The tires are Toyo R888's. I love the R888's. The wet traction is excellent and dry is what I consider the best balance between traction and treadwear that I've experienced.
The Hoosier drag radials wear quickly, but the traction is amazing! I'm stepping up my power and need a taller tire to achieve my goals.
The Hoosiers don't come with much line showing to begin with and there's about 1/32 remaining on those. Where most tires begin with 9/32" tread depth, the Hoosiers begin with only half that at 9/64"
The R888's have 3.5-4 remaining based on my measurements.
Rear wheels run 400 a pair, shipping to Weldcraft, donor wheels for welding rings are 100.00/pr if I remember correctly, then 500.00 for the work and then shipping to the chrome shop, 150/wheel and then shipping back. Bottom line is that there's a ridiculous amount of money tied up in these rears and I'm aware that doesn't matter. They're not perfect. The chrome is pitting inside the barrels and very lightly some of the spokes of some of the wheels.
There's over 2500.00 invested in what I'm offering for sale here.
18x12's with R888's 550.00 plus Shipping and Paypal fees
I paid 525.00 for the Hoosiers and they're maybe half gone. 150.00 for the pair plus shipping, fees etc.
Willing to separate.
Prices are OBO and trades will be considered.
Here's a picture of the wheels mounted on the car
Hoosiers are 335/30/18's
R888's are 335/30/18's
Rear wheels[/SIZE][/B]
Nick on the edge and one on the spoke just like it.
Wheel rash chromed over. I bought these like that.
My cell# is 972-741-7457
Tags rims house of wheels hre mini tub mini-tub Iforged
Last edited by BLOWNBLUEZ06; 11-22-2012 at 12:00 PM. Reason: sold fronts
10-04-2012, 10:20 AM
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I just had a question about fitment.
The outward offset is stock, so they don't stick out any more than stock wheels. 100% of the added 1.5" goes inwards and I'm pretty sure they won't fit without cutting your tubs. It's easily (easy IMO) done and I've seen some how-to writeups in the Corvette Forum that should make it clear and easy.
The outward offset is stock, so they don't stick out any more than stock wheels. 100% of the added 1.5" goes inwards and I'm pretty sure they won't fit without cutting your tubs. It's easily (easy IMO) done and I've seen some how-to writeups in the Corvette Forum that should make it clear and easy.
10-19-2012, 12:59 PM
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Thanks buddy. Sorry to hear you're having trouble with yours. That 1000.00 is for the fronts without tires and the rears with the R888's
