AFS wheels?
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Drifting
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AFS wheels?
I'm still reasearching.
AFS wheels has an excellent price for early C4 wheels.
Polished aluminum ZR1s with Vredestein Sessanta tires.
I would appreciate input from anyone who has either, or both.
Thanks.
AFS wheels has an excellent price for early C4 wheels.
Polished aluminum ZR1s with Vredestein Sessanta tires.
I would appreciate input from anyone who has either, or both.
Thanks.
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I am running AFS polished aluminum, 9.5 wide on the front with Firestone Wide Oval 285/40s and 11" on the rear with Sumitomo 315/35. No problems, like the look, etc.
Guess I should add the FSWOs are great, the Sumitomos are cheap and not so great, but I got what I paid for.
Guess I should add the FSWOs are great, the Sumitomos are cheap and not so great, but I got what I paid for.
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I bought these wheels and could not be happier with them. They are a direct bolt on for you '87 and they have raised center caps, not a crappy decal.
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Was it less than the FactoryReproductions.com price? I see AFS Wheels on eBay and they are about $95 more than the link in my first response.
This is not an issue if you are in a salt-free environment and keep them clean, which is quite easy to do.
This is not an issue if you are in a salt-free environment and keep them clean, which is quite easy to do.
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I am in NE Ohio, LOTS of salt here. I park my vette in the winter, but on those warm spring days, you get the car out, and salt is still on the road.
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I have the polished zr1's from AFS. If I could do it again I would go with chrome or the GS black. Mine have not done well with brake dust and are a PITA to keep clean. I do use aftermarket pads though, so that may have something to do with it.
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I've heard chrome is easier to clean, and I do like chrome better. But there is salt here, and I am a little concerned about rust and flaking.
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Are your rears 11"? If so, let me know if you want to sell them.
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Just an info tip, they're only chrome on the outside of the spokes. Inside of the spokes is the machined surface of the cast alloy/aluminum.
I've only had the car in the rain a few times, and of course it's put away for the winter months.
Can't help with the tire either, but I've heard only good reports from members who have them. I got Kelly 275-40VR17s at all corners.
Tire width shot;
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