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I had a chance to install the BC Forged Mono Block RZ05 rims with MPSS tires I bought from Paul at PK Auto Designs. The silver rims were the only thing I did not like about the car when I bought it used.
The rims appear to be high quality, the machining is well done and the finish looks good. I got Satin black finish. I did put some Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Wheel Coatingon the rims to help with brake dust. It brough up the shine a bit.
Here is a before and after
Silver Silver Factory Rims Black BC Forged RZ05's factory sizes.
I have not had a chance to weigh the wheels I took off the car but the BC Forged were 57 rear and 51 front, Rim tires and factory TMP. I weighed them on a cheap fedex type scale at work.
I'm pretty certain those are forged wheels, not forged rims. I don't believe ANY wheel manufacturer sells wheels with just the rims being forged. If they did I'm not certain anybody would buy them. Then again, I read on here everyday someone talking about their forged or cast rims so I could be wrong. I'd like to see a video of how they manufacture wheels with forged rims. If so, what manufacturing process is used for the non-forged parts of the wheels? How do they "mate" the non-forged portion of the wheel to the forged rim? Surely they're not welding the components together?
I'm pretty certain those are forged wheels, not forged rims. I don't believe ANY wheel manufacturer sells wheels with just the rims being forged. If they did I'm not certain anybody would buy them. Then again, I read on here everyday someone talking about their forged or cast rims so I could be wrong. I'd like to see a video of how they manufacture wheels with forged rims. If so, what manufacturing process is used for the non-forged parts of the wheels? How do they "mate" the non-forged portion of the wheel to the forged rim? Surely they're not welding the components together?
This is a question of semantics. I define a wheel (right or wrong) as a rim and a tire. The rim, is a forged "monoblock." which means one piece. I did some searching on rim construction before I bought. From what I could determine a puck is put in a press and formed into a blank, there could be multiple dies. Then the rim is machined from there. I'll guess most of the same size rims are machined from the same blank. Perhaps one of the rim vendors will chime in.
I had a chance to install the BC Forged Mono Block RZ05 rims with MPSS tires I bought from Paul at PK Auto Designs. The silver rims were the only thing I did not like about the car when I bought it used.
The rims appear to be high quality, the machining is well done and the finish looks good. I got Satin black finish. I did put some Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Wheel Coatingon the rims to help with brake dust. It brough up the shine a bit.
Here is a before and after
Silver Silver Factory Rims Black BC Forged RZ05's factory sizes.
Hey Bill, great looking Z! I just learned of BC a few days ago and doing some research when your post came up in a Google search. How have your wheels held up so far? I was looking into Signature wheels (previously a sister company to BC apparently) in the same/very similar design but have priced the BC version at more than $1500 less...around $3300 for 19's sound about right? Sounds better than the $5100 I was quoted (with knurling and matching black lug nuts).
Any other shots you might wanna share? Very curious to see how much of a concave design the rears have in particular.
Hey Bill, great looking Z! I just learned of BC a few days ago and doing some research when your post came up in a Google search. How have your wheels held up so far? I was looking into Signature wheels (previously a sister company to BC apparently) in the same/very similar design but have priced the BC version at more than $1500 less...around $3300 for 19's sound about right? Sounds better than the $5100 I was quoted (with knurling and matching black lug nuts).
Any other shots you might wanna share? Very curious to see how much of a concave design the rears have in particular.
Thanks
-Dave
Dave,
I would be more then happy to help you out and provide any information you require.
I would be more then happy to help you out and provide any information you require.
Paul A.
sounds good Paul, I've looked over your site but can't find pics stating what the finished are for with the pics Unfortunately. That would help myself and other a bunch I'm sure. Anyway, I know I'm getting this wheel style, just unsure of the finish thus far. I wish BC offered sayin as a finish, but I saw Bill mention costing them and it gave the matte a bit of a sheen (would love to see close up pics after coating if he has them). Also would like to see brushed dark black. Default will be gloss black, at least I'll know 100% what I'd get then lol
Thanks for any help either of you gents can provide!
-Dave
Forged is the way to go on these cars. I purchased a forged wheel and tire package from Paul at PK Auto this past spring and could not be any happier. His knowledge of wheels and offsets is deep.
Last edited by Prime Target; 10-03-2021 at 04:24 PM.
That's great to hear as I'll need a mismatched set. 2016 Stingray.....need front wheels to work with stock front fenders and spats, and rears to work with ACS Z06/GS rear fender setup after I swap them.
Likely going with 19's all around for the most comfortable ride and I've heard there's a better selection of tires apparently? (staying with Proxes 888).
That's great to hear as I'll need a mismatched set. 2016 Stingray.....need front wheels to work with stock front fenders and spats, and rears to work with ACS Z06/GS rear fender setup after I swap them.
Likely going with 19's all around for the most comfortable ride and I've heard there's a better selection of tires apparently? (staying with Proxes 888).
I went with RSR Forged 902's. Front 19x10.5 with 37mm offset, back 20x12.5 with 56mm offset. The offset's and sizes were Paul's suggestion for an aggressive look that will not rub. I went with Michelin AS/3 runflat in stock Z06 sizes. Paul also had them powdercoated in Lazer Crystal which is a close match for GM Carbon Flash. I got a great deal and the wheels were everything I had hope for. You're in good hands with Paul.
That's great to hear as I'll need a mismatched set. 2016 Stingray.....need front wheels to work with stock front fenders and spats, and rears to work with ACS Z06/GS rear fender setup after I swap them.
Likely going with 19's all around for the most comfortable ride and I've heard there's a better selection of tires apparently? (staying with Proxes 888).
That can easily be achieved with a custom set of wheels.
Originally Posted by PRAY HRD
sounds good Paul, I've looked over your site but can't find pics stating what the finished are for with the pics Unfortunately. That would help myself and other a bunch I'm sure. Anyway, I know I'm getting this wheel style, just unsure of the finish thus far. I wish BC offered sayin as a finish, but I saw Bill mention costing them and it gave the matte a bit of a sheen (would love to see close up pics after coating if he has them). Also would like to see brushed dark black. Default will be gloss black, at least I'll know 100% what I'd get then lol
Thanks for any help either of you gents can provide!
-Dave
Dave shoot me a pm and ill send you some images we have in our photo gallery of the various finishes.
Originally Posted by Prime Target
I went with RSR Forged 902's. Front 19x10.5 with 37mm offset, back 20x12.5 with 56mm offset. The offset's and sizes were Paul's suggestion for an aggressive look that will not rub. I went with Michelin AS/3 runflat in stock Z06 sizes. Paul also had them powdercoated in Lazer Crystal which is a close match for GM Carbon Flash. I got a great deal and the wheels were everything I had hope for. You're in good hands with Paul.
I went with RSR Forged 902's. Front 19x10.5 with 37mm offset, back 20x12.5 with 56mm offset. The offset's and sizes were Paul's suggestion for an aggressive look that will not rub. I went with Michelin AS/3 runflat in stock Z06 sizes. Paul also had them powdercoated in Lazer Crystal which is a close match for GM Carbon Flash. I got a great deal and the wheels were everything I had hope for. You're in good hands with Paul.
Any chance you can post a picture of the vehicle to show the offset and fitment? I need to know, how going 0.5 bigger looks.
05-13-2019, 11:58 AM
New rims, BC Forged RZ05 Monoblock
