Reproduction "CUP" wheels
 

Just want to let people know they are in process of being made. Reproduction "CUP" wheels will be here in January, just talked with my rep with factory reproductions at SEMA.

My opinion, the spiders are WAY sportier by far!

Got pics?

Hope they come in 18x9, 19x11 for the bases.

base car size and 11in rear
z06 size
zr1 size

^ Sahweeet. Hope there will be an initial promo price or GP. Gloss black on my Betty will be hotter than the Spyders I had.

:lurk:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=96428

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=96427

I really like those.

We have the "GS" wheels

Now the "TWISTED GS" wheels are going to be made available

And of course the infamous "SPIDER" wheels

I guess we could call these wheels the "BENT SPIDER" wheels

ya think?


BTW ... I like them ... Look great in silver too

did they mentiuon whether or not the wheels will clear bigger brakes?

I like those too, glad they're becoming available.

The stock size is 19x10 and 20x12. The come on the Z06 with the Z07, which has the big brakes.

I've been considering buying the OEM and having them powder coated Comp Gray...

From Factory Reproduction today...

This wheel will be available in late February to Mid-March. It will be available in a number of sizes and finishes.

Doug Heideman
Factory Reproductions Inc
13353 Benson Avenue
Chino CA 91710
800-824-2676
Fax 909-590-5820
Cell 909-208-8936


-----Original Message-----
From: jpuli28@comcast.net [mailto:jpuli28@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 12:39 AM
To: Doug Heideman
Subject: Customer Service Request - 2012 C6 Corvette Cup Wheels

Customer Name: John
Customer Email: jpuli28@comcast.net
Message:

Rumor has it you will be producing said wheel come January. Of the sizes avail, will 18x9,19x11 pkg be made? Cost? Any chance of promo pricing or group buy via Corvette Forum?

Those look, well... different. I'll let it go at that.

I think the spyders are awesome but the cup wheels look even better imo. However all the cars for now we have seen have had the big zr1 brakes which really fit and fill the wheels great . Do you guys thing the z06/gs brakes will look small in the 19/20 cup wheels ?

I love them, can't wait
thanks for the good news.:cheers:

I should have been more specific - will the repro wheels made for the base version clear bigger brakes?

I seriously doubt it.

Meh. Not a fan.

OHH NOO Just when I rhought I had my mind made up:crazy:

read post #5, they will be in z06 sizes also

I was gonna pull the trigger on some black GS wheels when I saw these. I'll now be waiting until they are released!

:lurk:

Any update on these wheels?

Also, will they be made in C5 offsets?

Subscribed

Updates please!!

I would never buy repro wheels to put on a vette. But you guys go ahead!

:iagree:

Great. :thumbs:

Someone mentioned the "twisted GS" repros...what do these look like?

I called Factory Reproductions in mid January and I was told that the reproduction Cup wheels would not be available until late March/early April. I was also told that the wheels would be available in chrome, black, silver (possibly machined). Since I am looking for a slightly more aggressive stance than stock for my C6 coupe, I asked about the offsets and was told that they would only be available in original stock offsets.

Well, whenever they eventually release them, I'm excited. I loved my black Spyders, and I think I'll love the black Cup's even more!

And that silver set is the first one of the Cup wheel I've seen like it, yet. I dig it!

Glad we have your permission. :thumbs:

Cool story Bro, sorry for dozing off during it. :thumbs:

:lurk:

...but you'd put reproduction Lambo doors on it. :smash:



:rolleyes:

Just talked to my rep. at factory reproductions and he said end of April, the molds aren't done yet.

Don't worry, the twisted gs wheels aren't being reproduced

Where does that quote say I'd ever put lambo doors on my car? Hate that you wasted all that time searching through my old posts.....nice try bud.

Most reproductions look cheap and are heavy....just the way it is.

Lol @ "cheap looking" from a guy who prefer's ricecake lambo doors on a Vette.

As far as cheap and heavy, "looking cheap" is subjective. I've sat side by side with other vettes on OEM spyders that were indistinguishable from my repros.

And heavy? Please, do you have any idea what all these baller 3 piece forged wheels weigh? ADV.1's and D2Forged, etc? A lot more than OEM's and usually more than repro castings of the same.

Wasn't a waste at all. Surfing forums is surfing forums, clicks are clicks, and discussions are... you get the picture. If I wasn't looking at one thread I'd have been looking at another.

Good points, but we are not talking about ADV1s or 360s. We are talking about reproductions which are replicas of the real-better quality wheels. Those that buy replicas usually don't consider "baller" wheels.

Prefer them so much I'm having them installed on all my cars...and I will still never put cheap looking reproduction wheels on any of them. :thumbs:

How big of a price spread b/n these and factory?

:lurk:

So the info I got a few months back...

"This wheel will be available in late February to Mid-March. It will be available in a number of sizes and finishes.

Doug Heideman
Factory Reproductions Inc"... is no longer the case?

Speedraider, can you advise?

Very nice... I might pick up a set to use as track wheels.

:rofl:

And why is that, exactly?

Cool story Bro, even if your wrong.....................again.

Cool story Bro...................by the way, how is that two sided tape holding your authentic? full length spoiler on?
Heard you were having trouble with it. :thumbs:

As a side note, I'm hoping they make the repro D-cups in comp grey as well. :rock:

:thumbs: He should have tried Super Glue ..................... :rofl:

Wrong guy....Bro. But cool try..

:iagree: :lurk: :boxing

Now ladies......

I just want to see these wheels on a car before I buy some black GS wheels. Speedraider I think you should buy them and take some nice comparison shots :yesnod:

:lol: How is that exhaust holding together? You ready for a cam swap yet?

I have installed OEM comp gray Spider wheels on my 2011 GS.

However, all the reproduction wheels I have seen look just like the OEM variety. The only thing that reproductions need is OEM center caps to replace the plain looking reproduction center caps that come with them.

As far as weight, ya, they may be slightly heavier than a comparable OEM wheel, but unless your into serious road racing, I can't see that a couple of pounds extra weight on the wheels is that big of a deal ... there NOT that much heavier at all.

Some people say the reproduction wheels sometimes need alot of lead to balance them ... Well, one of my OEM wheels also took alot of lead to balance too. So, it's a crap-shoot whether or not you get really balanced wheels out of the box (OEM or reproductions)

Just my 2 pesos :)

Finally got the exhaust leaks fixed all 8 of them . Had to have a 2 in piece welded to the x pipe, it couldn't go back anymore because the o2 sensors were already hitting the frame. Never again with that brand. Sounds good now. I was telling some of my friends about difference that cam made in yours. That some bitch hauls ass,lol.

Per my post, although the wheels will not be available in additional (more agressive) offsets for standard C6, that does not imply that they will no be "available in a number of sizes." I'm pretty sure that they will be available in both standard and wide body sizes, and possibly even C5 sizes, hence Doug's statement, "....number of sizes."

Would just love to hear this answer....and it better be good...........:lurk:

This is what Doug sent me in reply to my email below. I know this is C6 General but I know you guys were interested in these wheels as well:

"We are in the process of making the wheels and will have an 18/19 option for the C5. Expected availability mid-June.

Doug Heideman
Factory Reproductions Inc"



My original email:

Hello, I was wondering if you are going to be producing the new C6 "Cup" style wheels. Also, I would like to get them in C5 offsets. I'm thinking either 19/20, 18/19 or 19/19 combos for C5's. Please let me know if you plan on producing these wheels. Thank you!

This is how it always goes.

Thread: When/where can I get xxx repro

Hater: OMG Repro, don't buy, bashbashbash, I'm too good for those

Thread: Cool story, bro- leave

Hater: You people are idiots

Thread: We're just here to find out about availability of wheels, K THX BYE

Hater: How dare you point out my hypocrisy and illogical rationale, insultinsultinsult

Thread: Moving on...

:rofl: this is so true

Dumb ? Why do they call them 'CUP' wheels. I've never seen those on a NASCAR ride......

Because of the 'tars' that come on them Michelin Pilot Sport Cup

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...s/viewall.html

lol.....this sounds like my thread on spacers.

So the only 'TAR' yall can put on them 'CUP' wheels is a Michelin 'Cup tar?

We call them "Bent Spider" wheels

Really mature! What is this, your fiftieth one of these today.
I don't ever want to hear you complain about useless post.

Grow the **** up.

No, you can put on what ever tar you want, that fits, that's just what GM uses on them thar wheels.

UPDATE: houseofwheelsonline.com (Bob's house of wheels) is advertising on their website that centennial (cup) wheels will be available spring 2012 and indicates "many different finishes." For those of us seeking more aggressive offsets than stock, I inquired by email and was told that they would only be offering factory offsets.

:leaving:

Did you get a price range and color options?

updates?

Just like Factory Reporductions, they aren't offering too much info yet

hopefully they have 18x9.5 front and 19x11 for base c6 so we could fit larger tires on there.

I just sent an email to Bob and Factory Reproductions ref this and also required they clear big brake kits.

Bad news... Factory Reproductions responded with the 19x11s were not big sellers so theres a possibiity they WONT be available.

I will attempt to push production, time will tell.

Bob, House of Wheels, says no 19x11's either :(

have had 2 different set of factory reproductions and there the last. Both sets took a lot of weight to balance[even tried turning tires on rims several times] ! Also they had corrosion on them after removing a tire from them which indicates a poor alloy mix[as in less aluminum and more steel]
One front wheel was out of round from new! I guess when they sell reproductions for $850 a set and dealer is making money you can't expect much I have VOSSEN now and happy!

So much for persuasion...
 

"Hi John,

It is a huge expense to engineer a wheel, make a mold and carry inventory. The 19x11 is our least popular size. I understand that “quite a few” members might be disappointed. My problem is that historically “quite a few” translates into not enough sales. We currently sell two 19x11 wheels for every hundred 19x10’s. Our current focus is the 6 wheels that will cover stock replacement sizes for C5 and C6 base models as well as Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1.

We may reconsider this size in the future .

Thanks
Doug Heideman
Factory Reproductions Inc"