17x11 ZR1 Wheel and Tire Info - Modifications, Prices and Weights
01-04-2005, 09:40 PM
#1
17x11 ZR1 Wheel and Tire Info - Modifications, Prices and Weights Ok i just recently bought some Corvette ZR1 17x11 rims and put on 315/35-17 Nitto 555r Drag Radials. I figured i would post some info since this was actually really cheap to do.
Prices:
315/35-17 Nitto 555rs - $183 each (shipped)
AFS 17x11 Corvette ZR1 repoductions rims (50mm offset) - $184 pair shipped
Valve stems - $3 each
Mounting and balancing - $16 each
Weights:
Rim alone - 26lbs
Rim with tire - 54lbs
Tire - 28lbs
Modifications:
Beat in the front of the wheel well - This didnt really need to be done, but i did it just to be on the safe side since i would be running low tire pressure. There are also steel reinforcing ridges right above the bumper stops which mine cleared fine. I did beat off all of the underspray just incase the tires did get close enough some how, but mine havent. My rear end was perfectly centered.
Cut fender lips and bent flat - This was the hardest part. I starting by bendnig the lip with channel locks and hammering it flat. After doing one section, about an inch, i gave up that way. I took a dremel and cut the entire fender lip all the way across which left only one layer of steel to bend. This hammered flat with the greatest of ease. This probably didnt need to be done, but i did it just incase my tires ever did hit a bump big enough for them to go down that far with the bump stops removed
Cut off bump stops and bracket - This can be avoided if you always jack the back tires up by the rear end. The rims will hit the bracket otherwise when the rear end drops. I have been running for a month without bumper stops and didnt notice a difference, no rubbing, or change in suspension feel. I removed these so that if i did go over say rail road tracks fast and my rear end would become 'air borne' i wouldnt want a bracket smashing into my rims. I'm not sure that the rear end would lift that high into the air though
These could probably actually be put on without any modifications, but for safety reassurance i decided i would remove anything that could go wrong. If your rear end wasnt centered you would probably have to beat in the ridges. I will get pictures and make a page tomorrow. I just painted over the parts i beat in with white paint so you will be able to see them.
Thanks for looking,
Shawn
Prices:
315/35-17 Nitto 555rs - $183 each (shipped)
AFS 17x11 Corvette ZR1 repoductions rims (50mm offset) - $184 pair shipped
Valve stems - $3 each
Mounting and balancing - $16 each
Weights:
Rim alone - 26lbs
Rim with tire - 54lbs
Tire - 28lbs
Modifications:
Beat in the front of the wheel well - This didnt really need to be done, but i did it just to be on the safe side since i would be running low tire pressure. There are also steel reinforcing ridges right above the bumper stops which mine cleared fine. I did beat off all of the underspray just incase the tires did get close enough some how, but mine havent. My rear end was perfectly centered.
Cut fender lips and bent flat - This was the hardest part. I starting by bendnig the lip with channel locks and hammering it flat. After doing one section, about an inch, i gave up that way. I took a dremel and cut the entire fender lip all the way across which left only one layer of steel to bend. This hammered flat with the greatest of ease. This probably didnt need to be done, but i did it just incase my tires ever did hit a bump big enough for them to go down that far with the bump stops removed
Cut off bump stops and bracket - This can be avoided if you always jack the back tires up by the rear end. The rims will hit the bracket otherwise when the rear end drops. I have been running for a month without bumper stops and didnt notice a difference, no rubbing, or change in suspension feel. I removed these so that if i did go over say rail road tracks fast and my rear end would become 'air borne' i wouldnt want a bracket smashing into my rims. I'm not sure that the rear end would lift that high into the air though
These could probably actually be put on without any modifications, but for safety reassurance i decided i would remove anything that could go wrong. If your rear end wasnt centered you would probably have to beat in the ridges. I will get pictures and make a page tomorrow. I just painted over the parts i beat in with white paint so you will be able to see them.
Thanks for looking,
Shawn
01-06-2005, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn MacAnanny
Oh yeah the front rims are stock 16x8 WS6 rims painted black. I thought they matched the ZR1s pretty good.
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01-06-2005, 08:00 PM
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Well i got the rear rims for $183 shipped since i was going to have to replace the rear tires anyway. When i need to replace the front tires i might get some 17x9.5s. Looks really arent a big deal to me. I didnt think it looked too bad though.
01-06-2005, 08:13 PM
#10
Well it's been raining for the past 2 days so i havent really gotten to get it moving. These drag radials do grip better in the rain than do the Z rated 245s i had on it before, so the nittos are actually very good in the rain. I can floor it in 2nd gear without losing traction so thats good.
