Pulling the trigger on New Wheels

[MikeGolf]

OK, the A mods are growing old on me and I need some new wheels. I've decided on Weld Wheel's 17" S71 RT-S wheel. They are 3 piece, light weight wheel. I have C5 brakes so the medium pad height helps with the brakes and I know their racing heritage of drag racing and dirt track racing. I like the looks, I'm sold. I Just need some advice.

I would like to know if anyone has used these wheels. They say they make a wheel specially for our ZR-1, but the offsets are wrong and they say you need to go to a bigger OD wheel/tire because of the '92MY and newer ASR. :confused: (see below links) I would prefer to stay with 17" wheels. I am open to help from all wheel experts. All opinions welcome. TIA Jeff

Also on my Black Rose car; Polished or Black?

http://weldracing.com/street-performance/rts-17-inch/17-in-s71-5x4-75.html (http://weldracing.com/street-performance/rts-17-inch/17-in-s71-5x4-75.html)
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/418/ (http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/418/)
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/319/ (http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/319/)


http://weldracing.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/7/s71hb_18inch_blackbg_5.jpghttp://weldracing.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/7/1/71mp7045a22a_side_view_blackbg_2.jpg

[Schrade]

Black. ALL Black.

[USAFPILOT]

polished

[ZZZZZR1]

polished

I agree! Those look like Fikse's!

And those are reasonably priced too....

Make sure of the offset you want before you order. I'd recommend 11.5 inch rears, with standard offsets. (fronts standard)

Great find Mike!

:cheers:

David

[Kevin]

Diggin those

[mgg]

Be VERY careful. You get what you pay for. I have not seen these wheels on any ZR-1. I have seen these wheels on drag cars. Personally I would think long and hard before going with Weld. I could be completely wrong but I would choose, CCW, Fikse, Forgeline, HRE or Shelby wheels. 12" rears would be mandatory for me. I know these wheels are ridiculously expensive but they would be my first choice. Second would be A-molds. I really worry about offsets and the capability of the wheels manufactuers to get it right. Believe me I have learned the hard way. I wish you the best and hope you are satisfied.

[vilant]

I like the look of the black ones. Think they would stand out even more, if you have a nice looking set of calipers behind them. Maybe red or yellow.

[WVZR-1]

The application chart that they post and are in the OP's links are pretty much "BS"! I tried to build the fronts in a 17 X 10 with a 58mm offset which would be a very satisfactory fit and when I rolled it to a "buy" it changed the wheel spec to a 64mm offset on the order. I didn't try a rear build but I might.

Before doing the fronts a person needs to understand how to measure for the caliper required clearance of the caliper they intend to use. The general appearance of the wheel will change rather dramatically depending upon what they call "pad height".

Pay absolutely no attention to their chart.

Their "build application" seems faulty! I tried to build a 12" for the rear and it "stalled".

OP - If you really wanted to stay with 17" it looks like it could be done like this 17 X 11 @33mm for the rear. That would be an ideal fit for the rear with 315's. That would move the tire wheel 3mm outboard and a very good fit. The fronts I saw at 117 X 10 @58mm for a best fit. Their 17 X 9.5 @52 would be a good fit also.

I'd be inclined to do a "polished" wheel but I don't believe I'd do either until I had a "hands-on" of the product. I'd ask questions as to weight, the center bore dimension and what type of hardware(wheel nut) is used to retain them.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Polished, for sure..........

[RICKYRJ1]

Polished all the way

[Fully Vetted]

Two things:

#1: Polished is more work to keep perfect looking. It's not like chrome.

#2: Keep in mind the limited 17" tire sizes. This would be the perfect time to jump to 18's.

[cvette98pacecar]

Polished all the way

I agree with Ricky, Polished.

[alwayscode390]

They definitely look like Fikses.

If they are a drag race type wheel be careful. Ive had many friends bend the hell out of wheels like that, but these look to be FORGED ... so I don't think you have to worry.

Good luck with the custom specs :) ---

[MikeGolf]

OP - If you really wanted to stay with 17" it looks like it could be done like this 17 X 11 @33mm for the rear. That would be an ideal fit for the rear with 315's. That would move the tire wheel 3mm outboard and a very good fit. The fronts I saw at 117 X 10 @58mm for a best fit. Their 17 X 9.5 @52 would be a good fit also.

I'd be inclined to do a "polished" wheel but I don't believe I'd do either until I had a "hands-on" of the product. I'd ask questions as to weight, the center bore dimension and what type of hardware(wheel nut) is used to retain them.

This is what I was thinking about the rear but was unsure of the front off set. I didn't know how a couple mm would do. I want to stay with the 17" rims and size becuase I'm running Nitto 555 now and they seem to be in good supply. I'm also not looking to go to a wider tire because I still have the stock engine. The 11" = 20.2lbs and the 9.5" = 19.4lbs. They use conical lugs. With the center bore, I don't know, really am not digging their center cap and will probably end up with some Carter bling there.

I appreciate all the the advice and will be fully armed when I go to order. I will have to tell them their reputation with the ZR-1 community rides on that first buyer. lol! Someone has to do it. I know about the other wheel companies but I would like to look a little different. I have seen the wheels in person and they look great!

Thanks again to all the advice!

[WVZR-1]

There's so little consistency in their application guides, drop-downs etc it would take a very serious conversation with them to commit. With the "brake height" options it might be time to commit to the largest combination on the front that would fill the entire drum of the wheel. Some nice Wildwood or maybe Baer.

I'd be interested in what they pass on to you regarding a potential fit-ment. If you're wanting to stay with the 9.5 and the 11.0 widths the offsets I mentioned would move the tire side-wall outward 4mm in the front and 3mm outward on the rear. That should fill the wheel-wells quite well.