C7 Wheel Options
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 35,010
Likes: 12,395
From: NE South Carolina
Thanks for the replies, but that is information that I already know. I don't want to sound like I am disagreeing with anyone, but WHERE in the Chevrolet advertising does it say that the chrome wheels REPLACE the wheels that come with the ZF1 appearance package? It must be written somewhere; I just can't find it. Obviously the salesman who sold me the car didn't know that either. Buying a new car should be easy, shouldn't it?
We’ll never convince you since that is what the salesman told you-but he was wrong!
Last edited by JerryU; Mar 18, 2015 at 08:01 AM.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 386
Likes: 5
From: Atlanta GA
A less expensive way to get the chrome wheels is to order the car with the silver wheels the do a chrome wheel exchange with WCC. The cost for the chrome wheel exchange is about $1,000. Thought GM, you are essentially paying $4,000. for chrome Z51 wheels and spoiler. For another $1,000., you could get the Z51 package that, among other goodies, includes NPP. Adding NPP and chrome wheels to the ZF1 package, will cost you MORE than the Z51 package. 
I didn't want the extra Z51 track hardware or the spoiler so for about $2,300 I'm getting TSW wheels and Michelin AS/3 all season non run flats. And although there's not a huge demand for the orginal tires and wheels, I hope to sell them for $1,000 which is less than the cost of new tires.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,832
Likes: 1,682
From: Rochester New York
Silver painted is the standard finish on all Corvette wheels. ( Base, ZF1, Z51, Z06) Chrome finish is an additional $1995 option on all style and size of Corvette wheels.
Your salesman and manager should have known this!! The only option where one can get additional wheels is a factory order accessory option for the Torque style wheels. The chrome version is a $4440 option over the silver ZF1/Z51 style wheel.
Your salesman and manager should have known this!! The only option where one can get additional wheels is a factory order accessory option for the Torque style wheels. The chrome version is a $4440 option over the silver ZF1/Z51 style wheel.
Last edited by Supersonic 427; Mar 18, 2015 at 11:29 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 11,069
Likes: 1,290
From: Central Ma
I can't imagine anyone agreeing with your original line of thought.
Shame on yet another ill informed/misguided (or potentially worse) salesman, and shame on any buyer expecting another set of wheels to be included.
Shame on yet another ill informed/misguided (or potentially worse) salesman, and shame on any buyer expecting another set of wheels to be included.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 6,516
Likes: 4,840
From: One Hour From Boston!
It's unfortunate your salesman was misinformed. Mistakes happen. But I've never heard of buying an automobile and getting a second set of wheels. Where would they be stored during shipment from Bowling Green? In the hatchback? I'm pretty sure four wheels wouldn't fit back there.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,661
Likes: 67
From: Ocean Springs MS
Thanks for the replies, but that is information that I already know. I don't want to sound like I am disagreeing with anyone, but WHERE in the Chevrolet advertising does it say that the chrome wheels REPLACE the wheels that come with the ZF1 appearance package? It must be written somewhere; I just can't find it. Obviously the salesman who sold me the car didn't know that either. Buying a new car should be easy, shouldn't it?
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 697
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque NM
Yes, I have ordered a new car before. And when I pay for the higher level option, I DON'T have to pay for all of the lower level options like it shows on my invoice. Have YOU ordered a new car before?
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 11,825
Likes: 2,477
From: Ft Lauderdale
Tech Contributor
Who gave you the old lower level parts when you ordered a new car with options?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Moderator
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 39,134
Likes: 17,985
From: DFW Area TX
Really? Think about that. The invoice lists standard equipment even though it is replaced by optional equipment. A perfect example is one that Mike gave above. The audio system with navigation replaces the standard audio system. You "paid" for the standard and then you paid for the upgrade. It so happens in the case of ZF1 and Chrome wheels, the chrome wheels are an option on top of the ZF1 option.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 786
Likes: 78
From: DFW TX-Texas
Best option is to take base wheels and pay nothing in upgrade fees.
Buy aftermarket wheels and put your tires and TPMS on them.
Sell base wheels on craigslist.
You can get upgraded wheels of your choice for little to no money
WIN WIN
(I did this on my current car but on the vette I ordered I just paid $500 for the black z51 wheels as I like the way they look).
Buy aftermarket wheels and put your tires and TPMS on them.
Sell base wheels on craigslist.
You can get upgraded wheels of your choice for little to no money
WIN WIN
(I did this on my current car but on the vette I ordered I just paid $500 for the black z51 wheels as I like the way they look).
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,478
Likes: 520
From: West Columbia Texas
Glen....I have NEVER seen a single MFR give you both sets....the price is always an UPGRADE to the standard wheel and if you were to buy the upgraded wheels as a stand alone purchase it will usually cost as much as twice or even three times as much as the price of the upgrade.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 11,825
Likes: 2,477
From: Ft Lauderdale
Tech Contributor
of course, the question was rhetorical...nobody does!!!!
just curious where the OP gets the idea you should....as as far as chevy not telling you that in docs, again.... does anyone?
the answer is NO....and why I got out of retail....LOL
just curious where the OP gets the idea you should....as as far as chevy not telling you that in docs, again.... does anyone?
the answer is NO....and why I got out of retail....LOL
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 147
Likes: 57
Just an additional thought. When I ordered my Z51 vert in the fall of 2013 the chrome wheels were a $1995 addition at that time too. I know a lot of folks like the black but I am a chrome wheel guy. I also knew about the summer tire situation so I ordered an additional set of Z51 chrome wheels from another dealer where I get parts wholesale. This was so I could mount all season tires for cold weather use. Just to let you know if you think $1995 is high the wholesale cost of chrome Z51 wheels is $2,841.60 plus you need the sensors for another $165.60. I know I could have gone with some aftermarket wheels for less but like the original wheels.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 2,535
From: New Jersey
I can see where the OP is confused as in this situation there are 2 upgrades-the ZF1 pkg to get the upgraded wheels and the chrome upgrade to get the chrome-both at 2k a pop. In the examples given, such as gt seats to competition seats, there is only 1 upgrade.
However, logic would didtate that you are not going to get 2 sets of wheels.
However, logic would didtate that you are not going to get 2 sets of wheels.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 697
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque NM
Two things come to mind here. First, the ZF1 appearance package is not standard equipment.
Second, the salesperson told me I would get all of the things listed in the ZF1 apperance package. We all agree that the salesperson was wrong. I am a little upset that he told me that when we agreed on the price, and then changed it later without changing the price. Put youself in my shoes and tell me how you would feel.
As I said earlier, if the Chevrolet advertising would have stated this better, there would not be anything to bring up here. If you notice, it DOES say that the Nav package does have to be in cars ordered with certain options. They didn't do that with the chrome wheel option. At least not where I can see, and obviously not where the salesperson or the sales manager could see.
On another note, I do value other persons opinions, but I don't see any reason to use this forum to be sarcastic to someone or say 'shame on you' for expecting what a salesman told you that you would get.
Second, the salesperson told me I would get all of the things listed in the ZF1 apperance package. We all agree that the salesperson was wrong. I am a little upset that he told me that when we agreed on the price, and then changed it later without changing the price. Put youself in my shoes and tell me how you would feel.
As I said earlier, if the Chevrolet advertising would have stated this better, there would not be anything to bring up here. If you notice, it DOES say that the Nav package does have to be in cars ordered with certain options. They didn't do that with the chrome wheel option. At least not where I can see, and obviously not where the salesperson or the sales manager could see.
On another note, I do value other persons opinions, but I don't see any reason to use this forum to be sarcastic to someone or say 'shame on you' for expecting what a salesman told you that you would get.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 7,146
Likes: 1,940
From: Hagerstown MD
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
$4K for a set of chrome wheels in addition to the standard silver painted wheels is IMO, outrageous but obviously many folks feel it is worth the money. Oh, forgot you also get a spoiler.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,099
Likes: 64
From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
Two things come to mind here. First, the ZF1 appearance package is not standard equipment.
Second, the salesperson told me I would get all of the things listed in the ZF1 apperance package. We all agree that the salesperson was wrong. I am a little upset that he told me that when we agreed on the price, and then changed it later without changing the price. Put youself in my shoes and tell me how you would feel.
As I said earlier, if the Chevrolet advertising would have stated this better, there would not be anything to bring up here. If you notice, it DOES say that the Nav package does have to be in cars ordered with certain options. They didn't do that with the chrome wheel option. At least not where I can see, and obviously not where the salesperson or the sales manager could see.
On another note, I do value other persons opinions, but I don't see any reason to use this forum to be sarcastic to someone or say 'shame on you' for expecting what a salesman told you that you would get.
Second, the salesperson told me I would get all of the things listed in the ZF1 apperance package. We all agree that the salesperson was wrong. I am a little upset that he told me that when we agreed on the price, and then changed it later without changing the price. Put youself in my shoes and tell me how you would feel.
As I said earlier, if the Chevrolet advertising would have stated this better, there would not be anything to bring up here. If you notice, it DOES say that the Nav package does have to be in cars ordered with certain options. They didn't do that with the chrome wheel option. At least not where I can see, and obviously not where the salesperson or the sales manager could see.
On another note, I do value other persons opinions, but I don't see any reason to use this forum to be sarcastic to someone or say 'shame on you' for expecting what a salesman told you that you would get.
What you got was an option on an option, i.e., the chrome twin-spoke wheel option on top of the ZF1 option, which had itself added 19" - 20" silver painted twin spoke wheels to the base car, which would have come with 18" - 19" silver painted single-spoke wheels had there been no options.
The Chevy literature spells this out rather vaguely by simply labeling the chrome wheels and the ZF1 appearance package as "options," and leaves it to common understanding of what that word means.