Okay Okay.

I got a big surprise when I opened up the wheels. They all look round, and I ordered the square ones.

Just kidding.

However, either by mistake or pleasant surprise, they included a full set of chrome lug nuts with one locking nut for each wheel, plus a chrome valve stem for each wheel. Must be 40-50 bucks worth of extras, which I cant actually use for the race car. (I do have other cars they will look nice on).

Im thinking this may have been a mistake, so if they want them back, they need to send me a shipping account number.

Thanks

bock

Probably not a mistake. OE wheels usually packages lug nuts and valve stems with all their wheels. Glad to hear you got yours. I already have my tires here and waiting.



Same deal here-street and backup use. I went with MX's because I know the camber I have for race tires will kill street tires so I went with the cheaper option. FWIW I've been under the impression from some that the 615's might get better wet traction, although they start out shallower 8/32 vs the MX's at 10/32 IIRC.

I got mine this afternoon also. Mine also included the lugs and stems. 17X9.5 chrome 24.5 lbs. 17X11 chrome 27.75 lbs.

So....

Apparently it is Pleasant Surprise.


thanks

Bock

But wait, there's more!!!!

........ Now what would you pay????

Besides, if you got the square ones, you'd only be able to buy tires at Pep Boys. They seem to have the market cornered on square tires......

All eight wheels arrived today (Louisville, KY). A little heavy as expected, but the finish quality is really nice (hey I'm using one set for the street).

Sweet. I have to give the guys credit for hammering out all of that shipping in a day. I guess they talk to about a billion people each day and some of them will be serious, some won't. Once they figured out that I was truly serious, they were great to work with.

Hi guys. It’s been a while.

Would someone who got painted wheels weigh them and post results.
I am mainly interested in the 17” x 9.5”.
I see the weight of the chromed version.

Thanks,
Bob

My 17x11 painted rims were 27.5~27.75 also on a medical balance beam scale, about the same as reported above for chrome (but not on the same scale).

Welcome back Bob. It's been a long time sir.

If you would want a set, I can still get them at a discount for you. They did have a slight price increase and it may change slightly, but it should be close. If you're interested, let me know and I'll check.

I got polished ones, which should be the same weight or lighter than painted wheels. In the 17x9.5, the OEs are 26 lbs. on my digital bathroom scale which displays down to 1/2 lb. (my weight holding the wheel - my weight alone). So, that makes them definitely heavier than AFS wheels, which is what I expected from previous posts here and which I don't mind since I got these for street wheels. About a month ago I got new AFS 17x11 50mm polished wheels and using the same weighing method on the same scale, they were 24.5 lbs. each.

My wheels are the same on a medical scale as well. ~27.5 lbs I'm just going to have to get a Fidanza to compensate on the acceleration end.

I can't believe that I might have missed out on this..

Can I still order a set of 4 17x11x50mm's?

Yes, but I'll need your zip code for a shipping quote.

78550

I'm waiting on another FRRAX member to give me a quote on used 17x11x50's.. I need to see what he comes back with first. If he's too high, I'll be buying a set for sure.

No problem, just let me know.

When you have time, can you give me a shipping quote/total so I can compare?

Silver or the Gun Metal would be fine.

My 17x11s arrived today.

You have a PM.

I got mine yesterday. That was really quick.

Now are you accumulating another set of people for the next purchase?

Nope. I'm just ordering them as I get them. After the initial order, they offered to extend the discount pricing to us for any extra sets (though they had a slight price increase since the main order went in).

What is considered a slight price increase? If prices are around the same, I might have to start saving for another set.

So far, it looks like $3.00 a wheel (at least at this point).

Just got my polished 11's, thanx again for gettin this GP together!

No problem Joe!

Just saw this, is it too late to get in on the deal?

Nope, I can order more. What do you need?

Mine arrived quite a few days ago!

(4) Black 17x11 with 50mm offset.
Zip code: 84405
I'll go the money order route so give me your home addy again.

Thanks Kevin!

Mine came today... to the wrong address.. but, who's counting

Thanks trackbird!

I wondered about that, I had a difficult time reading the stamp on the envelope, but decided I had it right after looking at it a few times. Glad you got them.



Sorry Cal, just saw this one.

Wasn't your fault.. the label is correct... the UPS guy screwed up and delivered to my neighbors house...

I hate UPS and try to avoid them at all costs... UPS isn't really UPS down here.. it's outsourced, and they suck.

What is it.. something about hand grenades?

*sigh*

I think I just f-ed up.

trackbird, you have a PM.

No you didn't, and it'll be just fine.....

received mine on September 8.

This is the 5th and 6th wheel I purchased from OE and I have never got any free lugs, stems, or locks?

It must be a random thing.

Looks like I might need another wheel. One of the 17X9.5 black GS wheels that I already had has a crack in the back lip. I found this after having it repainted to be my street rim . It sucks because this was true GM rim. So is it possible to just buy one more rim?

Got mine yesterday. Thanks a bunch

Sure, I can order you a single.

I doubt if the reproductions look exactly like the originals in the outer lip area. Maybe this isn't an issue for you, but you might want to look at an "OE" rim side by side with an "OEM" rim and make sure they are close enough to suit you.

Actually they are pretty close to the 17X11 OE wheels that I already have as far as the polished lip size. I was kind of worried about the weight but that should not make any real difference for a street wheel.

Uhhh if this is still on please quote 2 Silver 17x9.5 to 92880. Thanks

It's still "open". You have a PM.

Kevin, make sure you let us know before this is over!

I'm going to probably wait until the last possible moment to order a set! I'm going to try something bold and fit 11's on the front of a 3rd gen, it is a winter project. Should be legal for SM, right? I'm going to make custom spindles that will push the strut in towards the engine, and shorten the steering arm and/or move it up. We'll see how it turns out.

I don't know if it will change after the new year or not. Meaning, it might be close to time. I can try to get in touch with them next week and see what they can tell me.

Alright, let us know!

Well, unfortunately I found out that this is now over (indirectly of course).

I called yesterday to order a set of wheels for a member here and was quoted $89 freight (should have been $14 a wheel) and I was told that since we were buying 4 17x11's, they had to split a set and they charge $40 extra for 4 11's. So, if I buy 1 or 2, it's ok, but if I want 4, they charge $40 extra? And, the price on the wheels suddenly went up.

The background is that my wholesale contact there is gone, the guy who is now working wholesale seems to not care how many wheels we've bought and looks to be intent on charging nearly retail for any additional sets.

So, unless I can find another wheel supplier, it appears that we are done.

Sorry guys.

...I got a set of silver 17x9.5's in the classifieds section right now.....3 of them brand new....

sorry for thread stealing Kevin, but since this seems to be over...

Randy, it's not a problem. As a matter of fact, I'd have posted about them here for you, but I forgot.

If they lay around long enough, I might buy them.

I guess that's fair (snooze you loose )
So, what would the cost be for 4 gunmetal 17x11's shipped to 48067 now? Is it even worth it for me to buy the wheels through you kevin?

Unless I find a new dealer, it's probably not worth having me try to order them for you. I'm going to make a few calls when I get time (as soon as I figure out who else to work with, I'll probably try AFS).

I didn't even get a set for myself yet.....