SLP will hopefully be making ZR1 wheels in 17x9.5" for Third Gens - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

paul_huryk · 03-18-2004, 03:04 PM

The response below is to my e-mail regarding the possibility of SLP producing ZR1 wheels that fit thirdgens in a size larger than 17x8". It looks like they are taking customer comments and turning them into a plan that will benefit third genners:

Oh yeah - send them e-mails regarding interest in the wider wheels - it can only help.

Subject: SLP Performance Parts
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:20:25 -0500
Thank you for your interest in SLP Performance Parts.

The decision to offer the new ZR-1 wheel in a 17 x 8" size grew out of our
desire to make the wheel a direct bolt-on for as many applications as
possible. Based on customer feedback, however, it would appear that there
may be a viable market for larger sizes as well. As a result, we plan to
look into the feasibility of offering the wheel in a 9" and/or 9.5" width.

Be sure to sign up for our electronic mailing list
(http://www.slponline.com/iss/signup.asp) for all the latest product
information.

Thanks again for your interest.

Regards,

Team SLP PP

NJITIROC · 03-18-2004, 06:01 PM

awesome! what email address did you write to?

ckjoshz28 · 03-18-2004, 06:05 PM

I think everyone that sent an email about those wheels got back that same exact response, I know I did.
Anyways it is just a matter of time before they make every unique part of a fourth gen/vette a direct bolt on for third gens.

TRAXION · 03-18-2004, 06:53 PM

I really hope they do this. There's a really good market for it ... especially if they can sell lower than Group A sells their 9.5" wheels.

Tim

buzz12586 · 03-18-2004, 07:36 PM

I just ordered the 17 X 8 ones. I am gonna be running 255's so its not a big problem for me.

paul_huryk · 03-18-2004, 10:30 PM

I think $800 for a set of 4 would be a good price. Even with a $200 tire, a set would run $1,600. Saves about $300 over needing spacers.