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  • #1

    Need opinion on wheels

    I have been back and forth and back and forth on my wheels. I think I have decided on some ZR1s - 17x9.5 in the front and 17x11 in the back. I was pretty set on a set of gun metal ZR1s like these:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-11...QQcmdZViewItem

    However - my wife says that I am stupid to consider a "painted wheel". She says the only option for my silver car is chrome ones! I like the chrome too but I am torn? Need some opinions.

    And for those who have contacted me on my current wheels I still have not decided what to do with them. They will most likely be sold - with the like new GS D3s on them.
    Silver 02 WS-6, 6 speed, Corsa cat-back, SLP lid, K&N filter, BMR STB, !CAGs, Lou's short stick, MSD wires, MTI "Hammer" cam, ASP underdrive pulley, Hooker LTs, Hooker ORY, Comp 918s, TR pushrods, UMI Sfcs, UMI LCAs, NGK TR55s, Hotchkis springs



    Dyno'd 4/24: 330.9 RWHP/ 344.8 RWTQ (Before cam, headers, and pulley)

    Dyno'd 5/1: 383.5 RWHP / 380.5 RWTQ (393 actual RWHP)
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  • #2
    Send me a good side shot of your car and few of your wheel choices and I'll Photoshop you a couple of pics.

    IMO, the gunmetal ZR1's look great on a silver car. The C5 Y2K chromies look great as well though. Tough choice.

    How much do you have to spend?

    kgrubbs@satx.rr.com

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    • #3
      I didn't notice any info on the offset/backspace of those wheels.... maybe I missed it, but I couldn't find it. You need to make sure the wheels are:

      17x9.5" 56mm offset
      17x11" 50mm offset

      or they will stick out from under the fenders. "Real" ZR1 wheels are the wrong offset for 4th Gen F-Bodys. You want them with the "Grand Sport" offsets.
      Fred

      381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor

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      • #4
        They are the correct offset
        Silver 02 WS-6, 6 speed, Corsa cat-back, SLP lid, K&N filter, BMR STB, !CAGs, Lou's short stick, MSD wires, MTI "Hammer" cam, ASP underdrive pulley, Hooker LTs, Hooker ORY, Comp 918s, TR pushrods, UMI Sfcs, UMI LCAs, NGK TR55s, Hotchkis springs



        Dyno'd 4/24: 330.9 RWHP/ 344.8 RWTQ (Before cam, headers, and pulley)

        Dyno'd 5/1: 383.5 RWHP / 380.5 RWTQ (393 actual RWHP)

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        • #5
          Here are a couple of quickies. I couldn't find very many good shots of the gunmetal ZR-1's:



          These are the Sportmax 962's in gummetal. I like them:


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          • #6
            I vote for the Sportmax


            SOLD 1995 Trans AM 6 Speed 68k Miles - Ram Air, Borla Cat-Back, AR TTII's, JL Audio W6v2 Stealthbox and 500/1 MonoBlock Amp, Alpine Component Speaker Systems

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            • #7
              Dangit Kevin - just throw in another wheel to choose from! I really like the looks of the Sport Maxx wheels but I really would like to run 11s out back.....decisions decisions.
              Silver 02 WS-6, 6 speed, Corsa cat-back, SLP lid, K&N filter, BMR STB, !CAGs, Lou's short stick, MSD wires, MTI "Hammer" cam, ASP underdrive pulley, Hooker LTs, Hooker ORY, Comp 918s, TR pushrods, UMI Sfcs, UMI LCAs, NGK TR55s, Hotchkis springs



              Dyno'd 4/24: 330.9 RWHP/ 344.8 RWTQ (Before cam, headers, and pulley)

              Dyno'd 5/1: 383.5 RWHP / 380.5 RWTQ (393 actual RWHP)

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              • #8
                Originally posted by casey02ws6
                Dangit Kevin - just throw in another wheel to choose from! I really like the looks of the Sport Maxx wheels but I really would like to run 11s out back.....decisions decisions.
                I hear ya. You are making enough power now to have a genuine need for 11's out back. Plus they look kick ass also!

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                • #9
                  Those Sport Maxx wheels are sweet. I've always liked the ZR-1's, but I prefer them in chrome myself. Either way, the car will be sharp.
                  SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
                  SLP Loudmouth Exhaust
                  17K Miles

                  2005 Acura TL - Silver on Black
                  Navigation - Surround Audio - Bluetooth

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 02 WS6
                    Those Sport Maxx wheels are sweet. I've always liked the ZR-1's, but I prefer them in chrome myself. Either way, the car will be sharp.
                    If Casey wants a 11" wheel and decides on the ZR-1, I would have a hard time choosing between polished and gunmetal......they both would look good on a silver car.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by fastTA
                      If Casey wants a 11" wheel and decides on the ZR-1, I would have a hard time choosing between polished and gunmetal......they both would look good on a silver car.
                      Agreed. I've always been a huge fan of a polished wheel on a silver car. On any color car really. I've always liked Casey's car. You just don't see a ton of WS6's around in silver. Strange because it looks so good.
                      SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
                      SLP Loudmouth Exhaust
                      17K Miles

                      2005 Acura TL - Silver on Black
                      Navigation - Surround Audio - Bluetooth

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                      • #12
                        You didn't take into consideration that my wife wants me to get the chrome ones!
                        Silver 02 WS-6, 6 speed, Corsa cat-back, SLP lid, K&N filter, BMR STB, !CAGs, Lou's short stick, MSD wires, MTI "Hammer" cam, ASP underdrive pulley, Hooker LTs, Hooker ORY, Comp 918s, TR pushrods, UMI Sfcs, UMI LCAs, NGK TR55s, Hotchkis springs



                        Dyno'd 4/24: 330.9 RWHP/ 344.8 RWTQ (Before cam, headers, and pulley)

                        Dyno'd 5/1: 383.5 RWHP / 380.5 RWTQ (393 actual RWHP)

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                        • #13
                          I submit for you exhibit a:

                          http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506714


                          Silver 02 WS-6, 6 speed, Corsa cat-back, SLP lid, K&N filter, BMR STB, !CAGs, Lou's short stick, MSD wires, MTI "Hammer" cam, ASP underdrive pulley, Hooker LTs, Hooker ORY, Comp 918s, TR pushrods, UMI Sfcs, UMI LCAs, NGK TR55s, Hotchkis springs



                          Dyno'd 4/24: 330.9 RWHP/ 344.8 RWTQ (Before cam, headers, and pulley)

                          Dyno'd 5/1: 383.5 RWHP / 380.5 RWTQ (393 actual RWHP)

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by casey02ws6
                            You didn't take into consideration that my wife wants me to get the chrome ones!
                            Who's name is on the title?

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by fastTA
                              Who's name is on the title?
                              Yeah.... Like that matters.

                              SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
                              SLP Loudmouth Exhaust
                              17K Miles

                              2005 Acura TL - Silver on Black
                              Navigation - Surround Audio - Bluetooth

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