Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Kinesis Wheel Questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 11:33 AM
  #1  
billis79's Avatar
billis79
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 33
Likes: 3
From: Geneseo, IL
Default Kinesis Wheel Questions



Hello,
I recently purchased a C5 Z06 with Kinesis K28 or K28R wheels (stamped 5 05 and 5 475, guess that's date and bolt pattern along with Kinesis serial stickers), I am unsure of the widths/offsets but they have 305 on back and 285 on front (previous owner was running a 1/2 in spacer on the front), which isn't as wide as I am looking for. I am trying to figure out if I want to keep them or sell them. Since the company no longer exists does anyone know if it is still possible to have them adjusted and freshen up (would like 18x12 and 18x11 with offsets to run 335/315 tires). I am also curious if anyone knows what these are worth (the tires are NT555R that are on the wear bars). Any help would be appreciated I just unsure what to do with these, they seem rare but not sure if that means they are sought after.
Thank You!!
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 12:14 PM
  #2  
USAZR1's Avatar
USAZR1
Race Director
25 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 10,379
Likes: 3,386
From: Central TX
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

If we knew the wheel widths and backspacings, we could figure out the offsets. Since the tires are shot, remove them and take the wheel measurements.
Those wheels can be re-hooped, for different widths and offsets.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 01:06 PM
  #3  
billis79's Avatar
billis79
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 33
Likes: 3
From: Geneseo, IL
Default

Awesome! I will dismount them and take some measurements, probably going to hold off and make it a winter project though. Do you know who would be able to re hoop them, not sure how specialized that is?
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 03:34 PM
  #4  
USAZR1's Avatar
USAZR1
Race Director
25 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 10,379
Likes: 3,386
From: Central TX
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

It would help if you would fill out your profile info, with name, location, etc.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 03:43 PM
  #5  
billis79's Avatar
billis79
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 33
Likes: 3
From: Geneseo, IL
Default

Thanks, just did! I'm new here.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 04:55 PM
  #6  
USAZR1's Avatar
USAZR1
Race Director
25 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 10,379
Likes: 3,386
From: Central TX
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

I don't know of any shops that work on three-piece wheels, in Illinois. That doesn't mean there aren't any, just that I haven't heard of them. My suggestion would be to ask the folks in the forum, below.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/great-lakes-43/

The shop that did the work on my CCW's, is well versed in working on & refinishing modular wheels, like yours. If you can't find someone closer, this place can do almost anything.
R&P Motorsports and Coatings
1010 Katy St Suite A,
Lancaster, TX 75146
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2019 | 05:02 PM
  #7  
billis79's Avatar
billis79
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 33
Likes: 3
From: Geneseo, IL
Default

Thanks!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Kinesis Wheel Questions





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:31 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE