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ghlkal · 11-23-2012

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:

You can see how the RR is “even” with the fender

while the LR is tucked in.

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

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 · 11-23-2012

An aftermarket GS 50 mm offset wheel

Aurora40 · 11-23-2012

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 · 11-23-2012

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 · 11-23-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

WVZR-1 · 11-23-2012

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...oductId=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 · 11-23-2012

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 · 11-24-2012

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 · 11-24-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghlkal

@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 · 11-24-2012

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

11-23-2012	#1
ghlkal Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 887	What wheel do I have? 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: You can see how the RR is “even” with the fender while the LR is tucked in. 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 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?

11-23-2012	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: What wheel do I have? An aftermarket GS 50 mm offset wheel __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

11-23-2012	#3
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: What wheel do I have? 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. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

11-23-2012	#4
ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: What wheel do I have? 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

11-23-2012	#6
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,890	Re: What wheel do I have? 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...oductId=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?

11-23-2012	#7
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,890	Re: What wheel do I have? 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. Last edited by WVZR-1; 11-23-2012 at 05:31 PM.

11-24-2012	#8
ghlkal Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 887	Re: What wheel do I have? 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.

11-24-2012	#10
tpr60 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 160	Re: What wheel do I have? 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

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