New Wheels
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New Wheels
Before and After pics of my Vette with new Chrome ZR1 wheels.
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I would like to add 285/40-17 tires to the front later on. Would like to know if anyone has these and if they fit well without rubbing. Thanks.
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I would like to add 285/40-17 tires to the front later on. Would like to know if anyone has these and if they fit well without rubbing. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Steve96
...I would like to add 285/40-17 tires to the front later on. Would like to know if anyone has these and if they fit well without rubbing. Thanks.
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I do have 17 x 9.5" wheels all around. Thanks for the info. Want the ability to rotate tires and I think the larger tire will look better. 
Just had them put on yesterday. Everyone in the shop waiting for their pick-ups and Toyota's, etc, etc was checking out my Vette
Just had them put on yesterday. Everyone in the shop waiting for their pick-ups and Toyota's, etc, etc was checking out my Vette
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Thanks for the kind words 
mdell2 - I got them from AFS on Ebay. They were $675 plus tax and shipping. Then another $150 to have them installed. I added chrome lug nuts and wheel locks. The rears are the same size as the saw blades 17 x 9.5",but, the front saw blades are 17 x 8.5". The new wheels are all 17 x 9.5".
I have been looking at the Chrome ZR1's for a while, then I saw a set of Chrome C5 wheels on a black C4 and really liked the look. I think it really does change the whole look of the car. I like the exposed brake rotor and caliper.
Next project is to change out the calipers or paint them red
mdell2 - I got them from AFS on Ebay. They were $675 plus tax and shipping. Then another $150 to have them installed. I added chrome lug nuts and wheel locks. The rears are the same size as the saw blades 17 x 9.5",but, the front saw blades are 17 x 8.5". The new wheels are all 17 x 9.5".
I have been looking at the Chrome ZR1's for a while, then I saw a set of Chrome C5 wheels on a black C4 and really liked the look. I think it really does change the whole look of the car. I like the exposed brake rotor and caliper.
Next project is to change out the calipers or paint them red
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