What wheel do I have?

[scottfab]

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

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by ScottZ95ZR1

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]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

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]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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!



David

[ghlkal]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

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