jtw17

I,m looking to change out my stock 08 base wheels. I really like the chrome ZR1 reproductions, but am unsure of the quality of reproductions. I have been in contact with a couple of forum vendors but can't seem to pull the trigger. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Joe

drich2905

If you haven't already, call Bob's House of Wheels. They are a forum vendor and a straight shooter and will treat you right

J3TVETTE

I have reproduction ZR1 wheels, in my opinion they are great quality.

jtw17

Thanks for the info, much appreciated!

wera32

I have had repro Factory brand spiders from House of Wheels on my coupe for 30K miles. They are straight and true and the finish still looks new. Very pleased. Too bad they're freakin' Chinese.

dudman

About 10'years ago I got a set of factory reproduction zr-1 wheels for my c4. Two out of four couldn't be balanced. They were replaced but a hassle. My advice is have whoever mounts the tires to spin them on the balancer before mounting tires to make certain they are true. That keeps the seller from saying the tire mounting screwed them up. Once I had four good ones, they were great wheels. Good luck.

jtw17

Thanks for the help. Also heard that "Factory Reproductions" out of California makes a quality wheel. Has anyone ever dealt with them?

child_of_fire

everything is made in china now. the factory that makes the repros are probably next to the one GM uses.

donwil

I will only say I do not agree. Repros I bought were junk. When it comes to wheels think quality first not savings. If your going with corvette style wheels oem is best.Cost more but IMO worth it.Just voiceing my opinion.

child_of_fire

1 strike against you for interupting a sales thread. Do it again and I will have to ban you for life.

donwil

Listen to this man.this is excellent advice. I should have done just what he says but didn't and it cost me. Never again.

SSWEET

Years back I bought repo chrome thin spokes for my C5 because I purchased a set of non run flats...Much heavier wheels than the OEM thin spokes and took an obscene amount of wheel weights to balance.......chinese crap.....

Boomer111

And have posted my opinion many times before.

I figure around the neighborhood of $1000 per rim for real quality manufacturing.

Sudstrain

Chinese crap.Agree with SWEET definitely take obsene amount of wheel weights to balance.I have for sale set ZR1 reproduction chrome Z06 size,like new.I will sale for a $400.I am back to OEM speed line five spoke Z06.

jdk541

Be careful. I was burned bad trying to save money on reproduction wheels. As mentioned above, if you decide to go that direction, have them spun prior to putting a tire on them. Good luck.

THE MOUTH

Have 2 sets both chrome and black(for sale) ZR-1 style reproductions and never have had an issue with quality, balance, etc....For the money you can't go wrong in my opinion.

RtStuf

Search function will help - plenty of posts regarding bad wheel deals - try searching West Coast Corvette wheels(reproductions). Ask me how I know!

vforrest

Mine went on and balanced without a problem....flawless so far...love them.

69L79

Try Bob's House of Wheels,Forum vendor. They sell OEMs at a good price.

red4twenty7

just bought a extra set of Factory Chrome ZR1 wheels for my 427, OEM speedlines $1700.00 for the set, I would go that way.