Help with wheels!
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Help with wheels!
As some of you know, my brother has purchased a yellow '96. I warned him about the rims, but he wanted a nice C-yellow C4. So I advised him he should buy it anyways. He doesnt seem to care about the rims.
What kind of rims are these? Personally, I think the rims look nice, but NOT on a Corvette. :U My other question is how much would it cost to get ZR1 rims or Z06 rims to replace all 4?
:cheers:
[Modified by McShagger, 10:43 AM 10/29/2001]
What kind of rims are these? Personally, I think the rims look nice, but NOT on a Corvette. :U My other question is how much would it cost to get ZR1 rims or Z06 rims to replace all 4?
:cheers:
[Modified by McShagger, 10:43 AM 10/29/2001]
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Re: Help with wheels! (McShagger)
I wouldn't want those on my vette either. But for ZR1 wheel try http://www.afswheels.com/corvette_wheels/index.asp they have nice rims with pretty good tire packages. good luck
jim
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Re: Help with wheels! (jbatjr)
You could prolly sell those to someone with a Camaro or the likes .... TPIS has repo ZR1 style rims for as low as $176 a wheel... thats about the best I've seen.
Sweet car he's got.. but those wheels... :eek: :eek:
Sweet car he's got.. but those wheels... :eek: :eek:
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Re: Help with wheels! (McShagger)
My other question is how much would it cost to get ZR1 rims or Z06 rims to replace all 4?
[Modified by Nat96LT4, 1:31 PM 10/29/2001]
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Re: Help with wheels! (Nat96LT4)
Got mine off of ebay, they were blemished wheels that afs was selling. Picked them up for $800, and when they got to my door I couldnt find a single scratch on them. They mount ed and balanced tires on them for another $850. Total to my door and ready to go was right around $1750 for all four wheels, tires, and center caps with emblem.:)
Melting Slicks
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Re: Help with wheels! (JPLT1)
I did the same thing as JPLT1 with EBAY. You deal with AFS directly for the transaction so not danger in getting ripped off-if you are worried about that (I was).
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Re: Help with wheels! (No Go)
... another ebay/AFS customer :D :cheers: :D
I think mine were originally silver... spray painted Krylon black. Nothing that a chem strip and powdercoat can't fix :D
Tire rack also has great deals... Sumitomo HTR's are an awesome tire and are about the cheapest. :cheers:
I think mine were originally silver... spray painted Krylon black. Nothing that a chem strip and powdercoat can't fix :D
Tire rack also has great deals... Sumitomo HTR's are an awesome tire and are about the cheapest. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Help with wheels! (billreid1@home.com)
Check ebay:
Set of (4) AFS 17x9.5 ZR1 rims with mounted Kumho tires: 1000-1300 depending on auction final price.
Do a search on ebay for "AFS"
This is the route I will take when it comes time for new tires
Set of (4) AFS 17x9.5 ZR1 rims with mounted Kumho tires: 1000-1300 depending on auction final price.
Do a search on ebay for "AFS"
This is the route I will take when it comes time for new tires
Burning Brakes
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Re: Help with wheels! (McShagger)
Ken Fichtner has some really good prices on Grand Sport Wheels (OE GM I think) http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=173733 .
I've never delt with him, but he does have his own Forum section....
I've never delt with him, but he does have his own Forum section....
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Re: Help with wheels! (McShagger)
Seriously, I'd go with the chrome ZR1s. It will look superb on a yellow 'vette. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Re: Help with wheels! (McShagger)
My other question is how much would it cost to get ZR1 rims or Z06 rims to replace all 4?
:cheers:[Modified by McShagger, 10:43 AM 10/29/2001]
:cheers:[Modified by McShagger, 10:43 AM 10/29/2001]
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