Pulling the trigger on New Wheels - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

MikeGolf · 02-02-2013

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.

(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/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/418/
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/319/

Schrade · 02-02-2013

Black. ALL Black.

USAFPILOT · 02-02-2013

polished

ZZZZZR1 · 02-02-2013

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

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!

David

Kevin · 02-02-2013

Diggin those

mgg · 02-02-2013

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 · 02-02-2013

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 · 02-02-2013

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 · 02-02-2013

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

RICKYRJ1 · 02-03-2013

Polished all the way

02-02-2013	#1
MikeGolf Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 157	Pulling the trigger on New Wheels 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. (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/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/418/ http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/319/

02-02-2013	#2
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,783	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels Black. ALL Black.

02-02-2013	#3
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,341	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels polished

02-02-2013	#5
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels Diggin those __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

02-02-2013	#6
mgg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hamilton, Va. Posts: 113	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels 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.

02-02-2013	#7
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 770	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels 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.

02-02-2013	#8
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,884	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels 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. Last edited by WVZR-1; 02-03-2013 at 03:15 AM.

02-02-2013	#9
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels Polished, for sure.......... __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

02-03-2013	#10
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,169	Re: Pulling the trigger on New Wheels Polished all the way