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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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I have the opportunity to pick up a set of OEM Corvette ZR1 (17x9.5/17x11) wheels with tires for $600.

What would you do?
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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I'd do the **** out of that deal. Lol, depending on what condition the tires are in/what brand they are. But honestly, it's probably a good deal no matter what condition the tires are in.
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Check the offset. OEM Corvette ZR1 rear wheels have 36mm offsets. Since you have a Firebird, these should still fit under the wider wheel wells. It would be a different story if you had a Camaro. But BFH mod is still probably inevitable.

Nice deal for OEM. Good luck.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Since they're OEM ZR1 I'd image they have a +36mm offset. I was thinking of putting them on the DD Camaro though. I'm still on the fence. Doesn't help that I just bought a set of HRE's too.
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dont do it CanAdam, dont. i dont like them at all, but imo they look better on a camaro, not a bird
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What else would you suggest for this car. Almost anything is a step up from the Salad Shooters which need new tires.



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What else would you suggest for this car. Almost anything is a step up from the Salad Shooters which need new tires.
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dont do it CanAdam, dont. i dont like them at all, but imo they look better on a camaro, not a bird
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if they are true real ZR1s they wont fit. you need the 50mm offset (GS) to go on a 4th gen.
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Originally Posted by projektnitemare13
if they are true real ZR1s they wont fit. you need the 50mm offset (GS) to go on a 4th gen.
Can anyone confirm this?

I was under the impression that +36mm was okay.
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http://www.tulipcitywheels.com/camaro/zr1-black.shtml

That should provide you with the proper offsets, bought mine form there, fit like a glove.
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GET THEM
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Do it and resell for $1k
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Do it and resell for $1k
My thoughts exactly....
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