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Re: Are there such things as... (TorchRedXCVI)
I don't think factory saw blades came in 17x11 but you could try Factory Reproductions at (800) 824-2676 or http://www.weldeve.com/
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Re: Are there such things as... (TorchRedXCVI)
You can get them, but the offset is different.
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Re: Are there such things as... (mikesvette)
The body panels are wider on the ZR1 to fit the 17X11 so they would stick out on a LT1 or LT4.
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Re: Are there such things as... (mikesvette)
The body panels are wider on the ZR1 to fit the 17X11 so they would stick out on a LT1 or LT4.
Exotic Muscle offers a narrowing kit ($800) that will allow you to use them. A couple CF members have done this on their own (ROME, Steve40th) as well. I've also got a poor quality PDF of a how-to article I could email you if you're interested.
Another alternative is to have 9.5" sawblades widened to 11" and then use 1" wheel adapters to restore an acceptable backspacing and offset but you're looking at about $400 for the wheel widening and $100 or so for quality adapters (for a set of two).
Also the 1993 ZR-1 sawblades were the only ones with the same machined finish as your 96 wheels...
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Re: Are there such things as... (tobijohn)
Thanks for the info! Sounds like the idea of 17x11s is out the window. Still hoping to get the chrome sawblades someday! Thanks again! 