I think I'd want 36mm. I have 7 5/8" backspace custom wheels now (about the same, right?). I'd like to avoid using spacers in the front if possible. The 50mm ones will work OK though if they don't make the 36mm ones.

Black shipped to 21784.

Brian, here's what Jon A did to make 17x11's in 36mm offset fit an LT1 Camaro:

http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?sho...c=1179&st=0 However his front brakes make the wheels stick out a tad bit more.

They are from OE wheels, weight, strength and finish seems to be just as good as AFS. I know of a few sets that have been on autocross cars with no issues.

Well shoot, seems like more than I've ever had to do to make mine fit. I just rolled the rear fender lips and use a spacer in the rear. The fronts just fit with no problems. Will have to look into this more...

Make it a track-only car and then you won't need the x-tra set of street wheels! FYI. I know someone who rents the fender roller for $60 with heat gun if you don't feel like spending the $250-300 to buy one. Well...gotta jump in the truck and head to Summit Point!

Have fun, I'll be at Beaver Run tonight. If I were at Summit Point, I'd be able to see my folks, I wish I were going to Summit Point. Say hello to Linda at the gate for me (tell her "Kevin says hi" when you go through ).

I'll take 2 silver 17x9.5's and 2 silver 17x11s, Camaro offset, shipped to 47906. Trackbird, PM me your paypal info and we'll figure out shipping.

I'm in for a set of four 17x11, 50mm offset in black. (I'm tempted to get more....)

Thanks to Kevin, for all the work. These are great prices.

-John

No problem guys. For all the effort it was, I want to make sure we get everyone in that wants in......

I almost posted our deal on a couple lists, then I thought I'd better check with you first before I made a blunder.

Do you want to keep this deal in-house, or is it OK to let other F-buds know about it?

Bock

Let them know. If we can make the order "worth it", we will. I'm ok with that......

If it's too much to credit card (I have many bank accounts and can use several debit cards with "good" limits), I'll just fire them off a cashiers check or something. We'll get it done.

BTW, need an address to send money orders. don't do the paypal thing. Thanks

Bock

No, definitely not sooner. The gears are still grinding ....

Kevin
Are these any different than the ones sold by Tomzwheels? (China specials)
Thanks

At the very least they're different finishes and center caps. Whether they come from the same mold I don't know. Pretty much all the ZR1 knockoffs, including AFS, are made in China now. I've never heard of an issue using any kind of ZR1 knock-offs. I have seen wheels from OE in person before and they are nicely done.

OK, count me in for a set of 4 - 17x11x50mm silver shipped to 40383.

any word on pushing a better price since we have more than the expected sets sold?

Also, is their any wait on getting polished wheels like their is on black and gunmetal?

No wait on polished (from what their fax said). I was waiting for a total wheel count and then going to push for a better deal. Worst case, I mail everyone a check back for a few bucks (whatever the difference is). I can see what they quote me for the current order size. I'll try to get a fax out to them shortly.

I never see her, it's always Donnie? The old guy with the old car/beater.

I am in for 2 17X11 Black 50mm offset for sure. Shipped to 77546. Just let me know where to send funds and whats the preferred method of payment.

Hmm, bad timing????



You have a PM.

I decided to go with silver and add my own semi-metallic brownish gray gunmetal "patina". These things are like an iron skillet, ya know

I'm both an expert on iron skillets and brake dust colored wheels..... I'm with you completely.

Sent a PM for 2 chrome wheels.

(11x17 chrome, note by trackbird)

Hey Trackbird send me a PM with your info for paypal. Just wondering if OE sells Z06 rims in black (no rivets) and if it wold be possible to get a price on those? I am considering those for my street wheels. Thanks

Will do, and I can check with them. I'm going to assemble another fax tonight for shipping prices and to see if we can get a bette deal at all.

Wow what a deal..... for these prices I think I'm going to jump on the opportunity.

Trackbird, do you know if black chrome is an option? Just curious. I believe I want to get a set of 4 17x11 50mm either Gunmetal, or Chrome if they don't have any more gunmetal

They didn't mention a black chrome option. They said they "might" discontinue the gunmetal, so for now, it should be ok to order.

Ok, I rounded up everyones questions (36mm offset, black Z06 wheels, shipping, better price, etc) and sent off a fax tonight. I hope to have answers tomorrow when I get home from work.

Thanks!

I'm in for 4 17x11 in silver to Owasso, OK 74055. Would like to take advantage of your offer to send money order instead of paypal to save a few dollars.

No problem. I'll pm you the info.

The price is good, hard to beat, but I don't like the made in China deal. One of my trailer tires essentially fell apart (made in China). I'm sticking to OEM or CCW wheels.

I know of one AV8SS car who's running these exact wheels. I know of several autocross cars running these wheels and I met an open track guy with a C4 who's been beating the crap out of these same wheels.

Besides, we've seen OEM wheels fail too.....

I'm sort of on the fence. Please let us know when the deadline is for getting orders in, so that I can make a final decision yay or nay when time is about to run out. Thanks for organizing!

Not to butt in over Kevin, but last report I had was that he was trying to bring this together as of today (Aug 13). Since we have had significant interest, perhaps he will extend it a little bit.

Maybe we can begin the ordering/shipping process and the vendor will honor their pricing for an extended period. Just a wandering thought. don't want to make more work for Kevin.

Bock

I think there is a difference between ZR1 replicas made in China and trailer wheels or HF tools. There are plenty of people running the ZR1 replicas hard without any issues. Although I would certainly inspect them like any wheel. I've heard of cracked CCW's too. Sometimes that happens when you're trying to make them as light as possible. One guy had oem corvette saw blades crack on a street car. And then there are the 10-spoke SS wheels that have cracked. No matter who makes your race wheels they should be inspected. I try to buy USA products all the time, almost all my tools are, but CCW's are out of my price range as well as GM 17x11's.

That's up to you guys. I picked today as the deadline because it will probably take 1-2 weeks for everyones payments to arrive and then I have to order the wheels and make payment arrangements with them. That could mean delivery will be 3+ weeks from today (depending on how things go). I don't want to hold anyone up, but you are the ones waiting on the wheels (I'm not sure if I'm buying a set or not right now, I've got several other projects going and I want to get them done first).

On the other hand, if someone says "I'm in" tomorrow, we probably have time to get their order done. So, I can be a little flexible, but only to a point.

I'm waiting on a fax back with shipping for a few people and to see if I can get a better price for you since we have plenty of wheels ordered now. If so, I'll issue checks for the difference to those who paid already.

If it's not to late. I'm in for 2 17x9.5's and 2 17x11's 50mm offset in chrome shipped to 33569. Please pm me your mailing address so I can send a money order.

Gotcha.... You have a PM.

Kevin, I wonder if it would be possible to make two (or more) orders without creating a monster.

I know I would like to get my order as soon as is reasonably possible... and before the vendor changes their mind on our low low Walmart prices

thanks

Bock

Anything's possible. I'd just have to hold 3 orders for the second "batch" (unless I can work something out with them).

Or, if 3 more people want in, I know we can get these prices and we can do a second smaller order. I'm hoping to get a better deal since this is a large order, but we could probably do a second smaller batch of 3 or more if we get the extra orders. That might work best.

I'm flexible.

I also started a paid list in the first post.

I'm in for a set of 4 black 17x11 with the GS backspacing. What do I do next?

thanx Kevin, I need four polished 17x11 50mm offset wheels to 66502

What's your zip code? We'll try to figure out shipping (I'm waiting on a fax with more shipping quotes) and we'll go from there. I'll try to get with everyone tonight (assuming I get a fax).

Oops sorry.
(4) Black 17x11 with 50mm off set.
Zip code: 40223

Your shipping should be $15 each (Louisville, we have the shipping for 40220 already).

Ok. We're going to close things with the current orders. If someone wants in and can get payment to me before I get all the payments from those on the list, we'll put you in. If not, I'll either refund your cash or put you on a standby list for a second order (your choice).

I didn't get a fax back today. I'll call them tomorrow and see if I can get the shipping and price info we need. Sorry for the delay guys.

Ok, the latest round of shipping quotes.

66502 $19 ea
59484 $28 ea
02769 $20 ea
23430 $16 ea
21784 $15 ea
47906 $15 ea
40383 $16 ea
77546 $15 ea

No word on the Z06 wheels yet Neil. I'll find out when I talk to them next. I know they are out of the 10.5 wide wheels but they do have the 9.5's in stock. He just didn't give me a price and it wasn't on the fax today.

Ok let me know when you find out. I would want a set of 10.5s so if they are out of stock find out when they expect more, I can wait if the price is right and they can get black with no rivets.