What wheel do I have?

[ghlkal]

What wheel do I have?

When I bought the Z in April, there were two different rear wheels on it. While both are chromed 17x11 “ZR-1” style, the right rear is deep-lug and has the correct 36mm offset. The left rear has a shallower lug area and I’m sure isn’t the correct offset (50/54mm or whatever it is). This is the "correct" RR I'm trying to match:
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/NaturalCowgirl/ZR-1/ZR-1deep2837-1.jpg

You can see how the RR is “even” with the fender
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/NaturalCowgirl/ZR-1/ZwheelRRview2838.jpg

while the LR is tucked in.
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/NaturalCowgirl/ZR-1/ZwheelLRview2839.jpg

I’d like to get another “correct” wheel to match the RR, but I don’t know what it is. The “incorrect” LR is marked “AFS inc.”

Here’s everything on the inside of the RR that I’m trying to match
FR
17x11 (funny symbol that looks like an H - see pic)
Made in USA
B061903 6031962
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/NaturalCowgirl/Zwheels2533RRdeeplug.jpg


The lug area is recessed a little more than 3” on the “correct” RR wheel I have. When I contacted two aftermarket wheel supplies, they indicated the lug area on their ZR-1 style wheels wasn’t that deep.

Anyone know what wheel this is?

[GOLDCYLON]

An aftermarket GS 50 mm offset wheel

[Aurora40]

The "Made in USA" to me would suggest an AFS wheel made from like 2002ish or earlier. Now they are made in China, and have a shallower center and sometimes a more squared-off spoke profile.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

You may have a difficult time finding one available that's already chromed.

Andrew has a nice set of OEM wheels for sale at a very reasonable price.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18342

[GOLDCYLON]

You may have a difficult time finding one available that's already chromed.

Andrew has a nice set of OEM wheels for sale at a very reasonable price.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18342

Great minds think alike. I suggest buying vettemeds wheels ASAP. GC

[WVZR-1]

If you're trying to match the R/R it's a "call and question" situation. There's not many that even show an 11/36mm wheel any longer.

Detroit wheel is an exception. They still do. I believe they're only done through dealers presently. JEGS looks to be maybe the more reliable of the dealers.

Here's a link: http://www.jegs.com/i/Detroit-Wheels/306/840-7161C/10002/-1?parentProductId=751860

Call and ask.

Do a "wanted to buy" on this and maybe the other Corvette Forums. I would think that there should be one to be had maybe easier than you think. You just need to ask. How is the condition of the chrome on the 3 wheels?

[WVZR-1]

Here's a good start for you. A correct wheel that you just need to get chromed:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18550

You need to do as detailed an image as done on this one to acquire the help that you're looking for. This wheel gets you at least a match, branding and offset.

[ghlkal]

Thanks everyone. I'm trying to match this as inexpensively as possible for now. (When finances allow, I'm looking for an original set of 90 wheels.)

@WV - I tried contacting two sellers that advertize online. No response from one and the other merely replied "lugs not that deep"

Maybe I'll have better luck with Detroit Wheel @ JEGS

The condition of the chrome on all the wheels is excellent. I'm likely the only one that notices the problem with the LR (other than you guys), but I'd love to get a matching one.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

@WV - I tried contacting two sellers that advertize online. No response from one and the other merely replied "lugs not that deep"

Maybe I'll have better luck with Detroit Wheel @ JEGS

I'm betting pigs will fly before you have any luck finding a match from those sources. I am really surprised it was suggested they might be able to help you.

[tpr60]

Keep it in your mind, If you buy a matching rear pair of wheels I would be interested in buying the one 36mm 17x11 wheel.

thanks, Bob

[scottfab]

Thanks everyone. I'm trying to match this as inexpensively as possible for now. (When finances allow, I'm looking for an original set of 90 wheels.)
... snip...

When that time comes ask me if I still have my spare set complete with sensors and original rubber. (for show)

[WVZR-1]

I'm betting pigs will fly before you have any luck finding a match from those sources. I am really surprised it was suggested they might be able to help you.

Detroit Wheel not only did "off-shore" of their own but originally was an exchange facility for any brand and a collision repair exchange source. If you sit back and "ASK NOBODY" it will NEVER get accomplished!

I actually believe a "wanted to buy" both here and the other forums would surface one and I mentioned that! I would think quickly and inexpensively!

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Detroit Wheel not only did "off-shore" of their own but originally was an exchange facility for any brand and a collision repair exchange source. If you sit back and "ASK NOBODY" it will NEVER get accomplished!

I actually believe a "wanted to buy" both here and the other forums would surface one and I mentioned that! I would think quickly and inexpensively!

Sorry Dave. Reading my post this morning it was out of line. You were just trying to help the OP.

I just thought he'd be totally wasting his time with Detroit Wheel when a reputable forum member has a set of rears posted for sale right here.

And I agree the WTB thread is a good option, but a reality here is that most of us will opt not to sell just one rear wheel - a guy can just about count on having to buy a set, when he can find one.

[ghlkal]

Guys, thanks again for your helpful suggestions.

I know I can pick up a set of correct rear wheels, but I don't want to "ruin" them by getting them chromed, nor do I need two (and having to get them chromed will add to the cost for me).

I was going to go through the aftermarket because it would be cheaper for me now and they will sell just 1 wheel.

I'll post up a WTB thread and see what happens.

I'll also call each seller I can find and see if I can locate something that will work.

[ghlkal]

Detroit wheel is an exception. They still do. I believe they're only done through dealers presently. JEGS looks to be maybe the more reliable of the dealers.


Just to follow up ...

Thanks WV, someone at Jegs took the time to contact Detroit Wheel and the depth of the lug area matches my "good" one. I've ordered one and I'll see how well it matches.

[ghlkal]

Yet another update ...

The wheel arrived, and it isn't close. The lug area is "shallower" on this rear than on my front front wheels. I'll be returning the wheel.

For future reference the Detroit Wheel "ZR-1s" aren't deep lug - not by a long shot.

[WVZR-1]

Yet another update ...

The wheel arrived, and it isn't close. The lug area is "shallower" on this rear than on my front front wheels. I'll be returning the wheel.

For future reference the Detroit Wheel "ZR-1s" aren't deep lug - not by a long shot.

Sorry to hear that.

Hard to believe that someone couldn't measure! Do you still have the wheel and is it at least a 36mm offset? Back-spacing would be something near 7.4".
I mention this because perhaps a different wheel was pulled from stock and shipped by Detroit. Your wheel was purchased from the same person that had the stock checked?

[ZZZZZR1]

Same thing happened to a z brother in Canada

I see eBay items that seem fishy all the time from salvage
companies

Be careful!

:cheers:

David

[ghlkal]

Hard to believe that someone couldn't measure! Do you still have the wheel and is it at least a 36mm offset? Back-spacing would be something near 7.4".
I mention this because perhaps a different wheel was pulled from stock and shipped by Detroit. Your wheel was purchased from the same person that had the stock checked?

Good point. I boxed up the wheel, but I haven't shipped it yet. I'll double-check the offset just to be sure.

I'm not sure what the Jegs rep was thinking ... there's a big difference between 1" and 2.75" ;)

[Shrek]

Came across these while looking for other parts.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts/3375522603.html

[WVZR-1]

Came across these while looking for other parts.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts/3375522603.html


That looks to be a good find!!!!!

[ghlkal]

Came across these while looking for other parts.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts/3375522603.html

Thanks Shrek ... that looks like what I need. I'm "only" 1500 miles away in WI. :-x

I'll just might contact the seller anyway ...

[ghlkal]

To bring this to a close, I need to give a shout out to Jegs. I figured I would need to pay return shipping on the wheel, but they covered it :)

Even though I asked about the depth of the lugs, I'm sure they could have said return shipping was on me ... I'm happy with their customer service!

For future reference, the 17x11 36mm wheel I received looks like the attached image. It's hardly a deep lug wheel at all.