Can Ebay rim and tire deals be trusted?
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Can Ebay rim and tire deals be trusted?
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Like those? Does the finish last? Are they as good as the ones from GM? Also what problems might arise from switching stock rims on a 98 Z28 to these? Are the tires that come with the rims on some deals good? Thanks for any info.
Like those? Does the finish last? Are they as good as the ones from GM? Also what problems might arise from switching stock rims on a 98 Z28 to these? Are the tires that come with the rims on some deals good? Thanks for any info.
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Yes and NO, 1 thing you have to look at is their feedbacks, they need to be at least 98 percent positive, and check their recent transactions. Some seller start out good and then slip to ****. Also, ask detailed questions, DO NOT MAKE PAYMENTS WITH WESTERN UNION, or any payment methods that are not traceable. Good luck
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I bought my TT IIs off of the bay and i had no probs, this guy had 99.9% positive feedbacks. He had a lot more items sold, over 2000 items i think. I ordered the wheels on a tursday and they got here that tuesday.
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For 17x9.5/18x10.5 replicas most of the time (atleast on ebay) the offsets are gonna be 56MM front and back and while those aren't perfect they're better than the stock 65MM (I think) Z06 offsets.
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ill let you know what my opinion on about wednesday.....i just got some from afs wheel this week and they should be here by now.....i had asked around about them a while back and heard alot of good things about them.
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Originally Posted by Hawk312
Ritz:
Thanks. I am just now starting to consider these wheels for my SS. I`ve seen some people suggest 50mm offset as well. Which would have a deeper, more noticable visible lip on the outside of the rim?
Thanks. I am just now starting to consider these wheels for my SS. I`ve seen some people suggest 50mm offset as well. Which would have a deeper, more noticable visible lip on the outside of the rim?
AFS makes ZR1's that look like the OE grandsports. Most ZR1 replica 17x11's have a bigger lip on the rear, but the OE Grandsports and some of the 17x11's that AFS sells don't have a bigger rear lip, but the part the lug nuts go is sunken in more.
And to answer your question about the lip size. I bought a set of 17x9.5/18x10.5 Z06 wheels from OE Wheels and a set of 17x9.5/17x11 ZR1's from OE Wheels. I've never had a problem with either one, but as far as the lip goes it was about the same size in the rear for both wheels. If I had my camera I'd show you because the Z06's are on my dad's C4 and the ZR1's are on my TA.
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Originally Posted by RahuL
Ritz: will these fit --> ZR-1s Will the rears stick out too much ? Will I need Wheel Studs ?
Tires are - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 GS-D3s
Plz advise...
Thanks!
Rahul
Tires are - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 GS-D3s
Plz advise...
Thanks!
Rahul
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Question, why spend that much when one of our sponsers sells those exact same wheels for over $100 cheaper?
---> TomZwheels.com
-Mike
---> TomZwheels.com
-Mike
Thanks for the link Mike. Would using their set of 17 and 18s in the back require any mods to a stock F-body.
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You can run 17x8.5, 17x9.5, and 18x9.5 wheels on all 4 corners with no modifications. The 18x10.5 will work on the back but may require a small spacer or some work on the inner federwell to work.
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Originally Posted by zmokum
ill let you know what my opinion on about wednesday.....i just got some from afs wheel this week and they should be here by now.....i had asked around about them a while back and heard alot of good things about them.
Last edited by zredbeast; 08-11-2005 at 03:13 PM.
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Originally Posted by TomZwheels
You can run 17x8.5, 17x9.5, and 18x9.5 wheels on all 4 corners with no modifications. The 18x10.5 will work on the back but may require a small spacer or some work on the inner federwell to work.