Wheel help guidance please

[billschroeder5842]

I'd like to get a set of new wheels for my 91. I'm partial to the "GS" looking ones with the black wheels and a aluminum outer ring.

I can find lots of wheels however a closer look says "not for ZR1" so they must be making them for the "regular" C4 or Camaros. The Tire Racks of the world are not helping either- I must be searching wrong.

Can someone please point me in the right direction of a company that will help?

Thanks!

[Ccmano]

The problem is the 38mm rear offset we need to our cars vs the 56mm used on all four corners of the other cars. To my knowledge no one currently makes the 38mm offset 11 inch wide A mold wheels.

Most of the 11inch A molds out there seem to be 50mm offsets.

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[Ronstar]

Houseofwheelsonline.com


Reproduction wheels but look good

[Ccmano]

I guess I take it back... in addition the House of Wheels

Factoryreproductions.com in California does them too. I bought a chromed set from them back in 2007 with tires included. Very reasonable. Nice wheels.

Interestingly both do them as 36mm offsets not 38mm?
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[billschroeder5842]

Thanks, I'll check it out. I know about the 38 offset, so my guess is that the 2mm is not going to make a big difference. I'd like to get 335s as they just look BA.

I like the tire and wheel combo. Delivery and mounted in minutes!

[Ccmano]

Not sure if Factoryreproductions still does combos. Best to call them.
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[WVZR-1]

Find any 50mm 11" that you like and just use a "pass-through" spacer and longer wheel studs. Many have done it, most use either a 16 or 18mm spacer. A 50mm wheel with a 18mm spacer might be a plus if you intend 335. I have 16mm.

[efnfast]

I own a set of these. Very happy with them.
http://shop.afswheels.com/AFS-88-96-Corvette-17-x-9-and-17-x-11-ZR-1-Wheels-BLACK-Rim-Set-S7B.htm

[GOLDCYLON]

I'd like to get a set of new wheels for my 91. I'm partial to the "GS" looking ones with the black wheels and a aluminum outer ring.

I can find lots of wheels however a closer look says "not for ZR1" so they must be making them for the "regular" C4 or Camaros. The Tire Racks of the world are not helping either- I must be searching wrong.

Can someone please point me in the right direction of a company that will help?

Thanks!



Bill that's what I am currently running on my red 90. Black with a polished lip and they are reproductions however they look great and came with the car. The correct rear offset for the ZR-1 is 36MM from the factory however you wont find black with a polished lip in the correct offset. For instance if you were to look for a set of Original GS Wheels the rear offset is 50MM which will fit without a problem but you wont get the deep dish look on the rear wheels. So what to do?


I bought a set of factory ZR-1 A molds and I am going to have them redone in Black gloss powder coat with a polish lip and then mount em in order to get that correct look. I am a few month away from doing this but I will do it this this year and install my GS Center caps lol

[billschroeder5842]

So it looks like a spacer is pretty much of a given? I suppose it is hard to inventory a 38mm offset wheel.

[A1990]

I would do what GC is doing. Find some real ZR-1 36mm offsets AFS or GM.

They could even have some blemishes. Then powder coat them black with a polished lip.


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[billschroeder5842]

Houseofwheelsonline.com


Reproduction wheels but look good

I made the call--- no longer available with no idea when (if) they will be made again.:mad:

[billschroeder5842]

I own a set of these. Very happy with them.
http://shop.afswheels.com/AFS-88-96-Corvette-17-x-9-and-17-x-11-ZR-1-Wheels-BLACK-Rim-Set-S7B.htm

Man-O-Man... Also out of stock...

The hunt continues!

[Arctic91]

Another recommendation here to buy and powder coat an OEM set. You'll pay a little more upfront, but I think that you'll end up with a higher quality, and lighter, wheel that fits correctly without the use of spacers - and unless the supply of 17" tires dries up, you'll always be able to resale easier than an aftermarket set.

Scott

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-5204-corvette-wheels-1996-grand-sport-style-reproduction-black-with-machined-lip.aspx


Had you contacted these folks?
If anyone has, or can get them, WCC can.
Good Luck!
Marty

[G-Sting]

Another vote to invest in an OEM set. They fit, look and function great, and would retain their value if you ever want to change back.

Spray painting with a removable rubberized, but durable, coating of black Plasti-dip might be another option. There are many options on their web site, along with video demos.

One video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=AFYX_5cS1go

Many wheel kits at their site: https://www.dipyourcar.com/collections/popular-wheel-kits

A good friend coated his silver '83 Porsche 911 wheels with it. Was very pleased, except he said he'd have done a little better prep work (see video).

All the best in your search.

[-=Jeff=-]

Factoryreproductions.com has the correct offset for $189ea

https://factoryreproductions.com/shop/corvette/c4-corvette-zr1/

[WVZR-1]

The problem with 'all' after-market now is that the deeper pocket on the rears is done by 'no one' - I'm quite sure. I haven't seen the deep pockets for quite some time. I have one set of FactoryReproductions with deep pockets @ 50mm, a set of someones with the larger machined lip I think with 50mm and deep pockets but nearly everything I've seen recently has a pocket that matches the fronts.

A ZR-1 with 11's on the rear without the 'deep pocket' just looks odd.

[lfalzarano]

Jeff, nice find!!!!


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[Vette73]

Factoryreproductions.com has the correct offset for $189ea

https://factoryreproductions.com/shop/corvette/c4-corvette-zr1/
So will you get the deep lug pattern for the rears with this company? 36mm?

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[billschroeder5842]

Factoryreproductions.com has the correct offset for $189ea

https://factoryreproductions.com/shop/corvette/c4-corvette-zr1/

Thanks Jeff- I shot them an inquiry. I'll keep you posted.

[billschroeder5842]

Question.... My guess is that the new wheels will require a sensor so that the tire pressure will work.

Will the "new" style (built into the stem) work or does it require getting the "wheel band" style.

( I HATE the wheel band. No matter how many times I warn the tire guys, they always jack one of them up).

[-=Jeff=-]

For the stock system to work you need the stock sensors. The new style is totally different technology. Or if you are creeping the original wheels just skip the sensors, I don’t have them on my car any longer

[efnfast]

Without the sensors, the LTPWS will not go off.
When I did mine, I used a Dill stem style. It gives me actual pressure in the tire and temp. The problem is, what to do with the readout. It needs to be mounted somewhere.

[WVZR-1]

Without the sensors, the LTPWS will not go off.
When I did mine, I used a Dill stem style. It gives me actual pressure in the tire and temp. The problem is, what to do with the readout. It needs to be mounted somewhere.

Yours doesn't have an iOS or Android relationship so you can use a phone? I doubt the necessity of 'always on/always to be seen'.

[GOLDCYLON]

Question.... My guess is that the new wheels will require a sensor so that the tire pressure will work.

Will the "new" style (built into the stem) work or does it require getting the "wheel band" style.

( I HATE the wheel band. No matter how many times I warn the tire guys, they always jack one of them up).

Bill yes you will need a wheel sensor for your 91. No the new style will not work as -=JEFF=- stated totally different technology. A member here locobob converted his TPMS to the valve stem style system so maybe you can look to that old thread to see how he mounted the output into his existing DIC.

When you warn the tire guys you need to be visual or at least give them a clue. 20 yo men have no clue what this 28 year old tech looks like or where for that matter it is on mounted on the wheel. I bring in a used tire band and sensor to show them what it looks like. I explain where it is mounted in the center of the rim inside the wheel. That the sensing unit head is exactly 180 degrees from the valve stem so they know where to break the tire and go slow.

Works like a champ last time I went to discount tire the manager stopped the guys "the entire crew" to give them a show and tell and afterword several of them watched the tech break the tire. Since I go to Discount repeatedly I am referred to the tire band guy with the old vettes. This 28 year old tech rarely fails unless you strip or track your car. Become your own advocate for your car. Show them how the e brake releases. Be vocal share your hobby.

GC

[efnfast]

Yours doesn't have an iOS or Android relationship so you can use a phone? I doubt the necessity of 'always on/always to be seen'.
Mine is not phone compatible, at least not that I am aware of.
No, I don't leave mine on all the time. I usually plug it in, check it, and put it away.

[Ronstar]

Without the sensors, the LTPWS will not go off.
When I did mine, I used a Dill stem style. It gives me actual pressure in the tire and temp. The problem is, what to do with the readout. It needs to be mounted somewhere.

It sure if you mean “LTPWS will not go off” as in light will stay illuminated all the time or that the light will not come on if your pressure is low

I have no sensors in my wheels and no lights on the dash.

[GOLDCYLON]

It sure if you mean “LTPWS will not go off” as in light will stay illuminated all the time or that the light will not come on if your pressure is low

I have no sensors in my wheels and no lights on the dash.

Only 90s and 91s you can pull all the bands and no light will illuminate. MY 92-95's if you pull the bands you need to plugs the light bulbs behind the DIC or go with the electrical tape over the light method if you don't want to see the error lights

[Mr Blue]

Is this what you are looking for?
https://richmond.craigslist.org/wto/d/c4-corvette-onyx-black-gs/6460398815.html

[dredgeguy]

Only 90s and 91s you can pull all the bands and no light will illuminate. MY 92-95's if you pull the bands you need to plugs the light bulbs behind the DIC or go with the electrical tape over the light method if you don't want to see the error lights
I have a 92, do not have the bands and have no error lights. I know the lights are there and not taped over as they light up with all the other lights when you first start up the car. Looks like some 92's are like the 90's and 91's.

[billschroeder5842]

Is this what you are looking for?
https://richmond.craigslist.org/wto/d/c4-corvette-onyx-black-gs/6460398815.html

Thanks- this is the one!

I shot the owner a note and asked about offset. Thanks!

[-=Jeff=-]

Thanks Jeff- I shot them an inquiry. I'll keep you posted.

whatever came of this?

[Z51JEFF]

Find any 50mm 11" that you like and just use a "pass-through" spacer and longer wheel studs. Many have done it, most use either a 16 or 18mm spacer. A 50mm wheel with a 18mm spacer might be a plus if you intend 335. I have 16mm.

A 16 MM hub centric spacer with longer studs is what I used when I had the OEM GS wheels on mine,think I got the info from you Dave. I can’t remember the guys name that made them but he was a well known drag racer from the 60s.