Some OEM wheel questions
02-05-2017, 02:10 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Some OEM wheel questions
Hi Everyone,
I have a few wheel questions associated with the pictures I have attached. First, the mounted wheel is currently on my 89. They are in good shape and I like them. I have a chance to purchase for $200 a set of the 12 slot wheel with the center caps. My first 2 questions are: 1. are they the same size wheel? I looked in my corvette black book and could not get an answer. 2. I need the key to get the center cap off, help with ideas? I dont want to pay $90 for a new key and bolts. I was thinking of cutting a slot in them with a Dremel. Or if anyone has just the key and wants to sell it that would be great too.
Finally if I get the wheels I want to coat them in the black spray on peel coat. Has anyone done this? I have a friend that did it on his Charger and it looks great. I attached a pic of a painted black one as just a little visual.
As always all advice is appreciated. Thank you
C
I have a few wheel questions associated with the pictures I have attached. First, the mounted wheel is currently on my 89. They are in good shape and I like them. I have a chance to purchase for $200 a set of the 12 slot wheel with the center caps. My first 2 questions are: 1. are they the same size wheel? I looked in my corvette black book and could not get an answer. 2. I need the key to get the center cap off, help with ideas? I dont want to pay $90 for a new key and bolts. I was thinking of cutting a slot in them with a Dremel. Or if anyone has just the key and wants to sell it that would be great too.
Finally if I get the wheels I want to coat them in the black spray on peel coat. Has anyone done this? I have a friend that did it on his Charger and it looks great. I attached a pic of a painted black one as just a little visual.
As always all advice is appreciated. Thank you
C
02-05-2017, 03:32 PM
#2
Advanced
Hi ,
Check the link below - they seem to have the correct info on C4 wheels.
http://www.mirrockcorvette.com/corve...de-wheels.html
It seems that the wheels you want to buy are from an 88/89 (OEM) and will fit yours .
Regarding restoring those you want to buy - the center has to be sanded then powdercoated - I don't think spraying will be a good option - I tried it on several rims and doesn't seem to last.
I wish I could find a set with 200 USD ...
Check the link below - they seem to have the correct info on C4 wheels.
http://www.mirrockcorvette.com/corve...de-wheels.html
It seems that the wheels you want to buy are from an 88/89 (OEM) and will fit yours .
Regarding restoring those you want to buy - the center has to be sanded then powdercoated - I don't think spraying will be a good option - I tried it on several rims and doesn't seem to last.
I wish I could find a set with 200 USD ...
02-05-2017, 04:05 PM
#3
If the wheels you've mentioned are truly a set of 4 with 2 RH and 2 LH with no physical damage complete with the caps I'd say you're doing OK - great maybe NOT but if you like then it's all good. I've seen those wheels done in "gloss black" with the flanges polished as they're supposed to be and on a '90 or earlier car looked great with the black b/s moldings.
I nearly did my '90 wheels in black gloss with the earlier black center caps, did A-molds instead.
Perhaps there's some "wiggle" in the $200
I nearly did my '90 wheels in black gloss with the earlier black center caps, did A-molds instead.
Perhaps there's some "wiggle" in the $200
02-05-2017, 04:58 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
thanks for the info! The ones I am looking at are 2 rights and lefts. the picture i posted was just one i got off line, they are in good shape, maybe even a little better than mine.
The locking center plate is the major issue. I dont want to spend $90 or so...
The locking center plate is the major issue. I dont want to spend $90 or so...
02-05-2017, 11:47 PM
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all things considered I would just contact a business that does wheel refinishing, present them with your problem, and see what they have to offer.
Agree about the black peel paint, won't adhere unless you rough up the wheel finish.
Agree about the black peel paint, won't adhere unless you rough up the wheel finish.
02-06-2017, 10:10 AM
#6
Team Owner
The wheels you want are 1988 wheels and they will be the same size as the wheels you have on your '89.
You might try contacting a local powdercoating shop to see if they can clean up the wheels and then powdercoat the centers (as shown by the black wheel). Another good color might be a dark gunmetal gray like the color of the C7 Z06 wheel.
For that center cap, you could take the wheels to a tire shop and ask if they could remove the lock for the centercaps. Even if they had to bust the lock, you should be able to use a bolt as a replacement.
You might try contacting a local powdercoating shop to see if they can clean up the wheels and then powdercoat the centers (as shown by the black wheel). Another good color might be a dark gunmetal gray like the color of the C7 Z06 wheel.
For that center cap, you could take the wheels to a tire shop and ask if they could remove the lock for the centercaps. Even if they had to bust the lock, you should be able to use a bolt as a replacement.