JERRYWHO

One more project allmost done, just need to paint them and mount the tires.

Jerry

soultron

iTrader: (2)

Nice. Are they just a factory wheel with an added stepped lip?

I like.

JERRYWHO

The wheels are done by turning down a stock wheel to just the center and then fit inside a billet 17 inch wheel. the center is press fit and welded just like the factory GTA and all Billet specialties, Boyd, Budnick and others. The hard part was finding a 17 wheel with the right ID to press the center in. The finished wheel is only 1 pound more then a stock 16X8 wheel, not bad for a 17X9 1/2.

Jerry

DeathMetalTony

Wow, how much did it cost you to et this done?

Cause theres a guy on here that had the hole rim redone by boyds or so and he said it wasent cheap on the pockets.

Tony.

Bullydawg

iTrader: (7)

How much does all that cost? Labor? And parts?

JERRYWHO

Less then 1/4 of what Boyd gets.

Bullydawg

iTrader: (7)

So I take it this method could be done with Crosslace and Formula wheels as well?

JERRYWHO

Yes and No. The factory Crosslace wheel has a center thats only 13.5 inch OD so it will only fit in 15 and 16 inch billet wheels, so no 17 inch Crosslace. Now the Formula wheel, I have not cut one down to see what it will fit in.

Jerry

Grey Goose

They look awesome Jerry! Good to see that our boy finally got the lead out of his ***. Can't wait to see them on the car.

injdinjn

Look good.

Some years back I tried to do that but could only get them widened not increased diameter.
Turned out for the best, as these newstolgia wheels I like better.

DeathMetalTony

So theres a way of getting rimr widend? Like i want to do that to mine if possible?

Tony.

Stephen

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Here is who I used:Wheels America
Quoted to me by them "150.00 per wheel if you provide donors. 200.00 if we provide donors. takes 2-*3 working days, 100.00 for the refinishing of the wheel.so you will be looking at 300.00 total per wheel. plus 27.50 shipping, no tax"



Quoted to me by them "150.00 per wheel if you provide donors. 200.00 if we provide donors. takes 2-*3 working days, 100.00 for the refinishing of the wheel.so you will be looking at 300.00 total per wheel. plus 27.50 shipping, no tax"

DeathMetalTony

The wheels I have came on the rare 1989 Chevrolet Carralo. But to my understanding I have all the front ones on my car and I been tryong to look for a set for the rears that the rare Carralo came in with heres a pic.



Unless if theres a way for me to pres in my rim in something to get a lip like that?

Thanks. Tony.

RevItUpZ28

iTrader: (1)

Cool! Never seen that done before! A lot cheaper than going the boyd route.

DeathMetalTony

Hey Stephen,

Hey so how safe is that mod? I mean is there a chance that the weld could brake or leak or so?

Thanks. Tony.

rybread11

What do you mean "100 for refinishing of the wheel"? Do you mean for the outside of the wheel, or like clear coating it or is it something else? I'm wondering if you could get away with only spending 150 or 200 a peace without the refinishing, and then not do it, or just do it yourself.

CBR1000RR

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You the man Jerry. When are you going to make me a set?

Jason89RS

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Awesome and the perfect diameter and width. You are definitely the man! I'd be down for a set as well and have a set of donor wheels for the centers ready to go.

Russ-So Cal

Jerry it is a shame you can't be twins. You could easily start a second business with all of the stuff you have fabricated over the years. It is a shame you need to sleep once in a while!

DeathMetalTony

Anyone knowes where I can get me a set of the rear wheels on this car only?

Thanks. Tony.

Jason89RS

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It looks like you used 4 fronts as the donors.....is that correct? Nice job btw.

Parrydise7

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Damn those are nice!

JERRYWHO

The fronts are hard to find, i used all rears for this set.

Update pictures of them installed on the car.

Jerr

Grey Goose

They look amazing Jerry! I love the finish and the off set is spot on. Nicely done!

1989GTATransAm

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Hey Jerry, keep a sharp eye out for any ladders in the road. You don't want to ruin those rims. They are very nice.

ellocojorge

iTrader: (1)

wow they look so much nicer, those tires are sexy

ellocojorge

iTrader: (1)

so how much were they exactly? were can i get me somes

JERRYWHO

$876.83 for parts and outside labor and 17 hours of my time with my lathe, mill, Tig welder, rotary grinder and paint gun.

You got me.

Jerry

Guest

Wow.

Factory looks with a lot better tire choices.

Jerry, somehow I am not surprised that you have once again surprised me with your talents.

VincentZ28

iTrader: (2)

Real sharp looking! Now Kevin need to stop being so cheap and get a set like that but in chrome for his car.

FSTFBDY

iTrader: (33)

now thats sexy.. awesome job once again man. Id deff. buy a set if I was in the market for some rims. Esp. since I have 4 stockers just sitting around collecting dust.

stage20

iTrader: (3)

i think its a great finish product. its always fun to fabricate and be different with one-off type stuff.
just curious why you chose those wheels?

robertfrank

iTrader: (27)

I think these are a ton nicer than the Boyd set. The fit and finish is second to none. Excellent job. Now my next question.............................wanna build me a set? lol I've even got the wheels to send you to get started on,lol

Stephen

iTrader: (12)

Sorry...I never got a Reply Notice about your question.


The refinishing was the powdercoating & lip polishing.

RS Chris

Can you fit a larger brake rotor behind those? Like a 17" size brake setup or are you still limited to a 16" rim size brake?

godreject

iTrader: (1)

damn those are nice i bet they look better in person, sets the car apart nicely,

83 Crossfire TA

iTrader: (2)

Nice...

parts... I'm assuming that you bought someone's existing rim hoops... who's/where did you buy them from? Do you have a close up picture of the front of the wheel where the hoop and the center come together?

Grey Goose

JERRYWHO

Right now I have 12 inch LS1s on the car and the caliper is about 3/4 of a inch away from the wheel. 13 inch rotors will be no problem and i think the 13.4 inch Z51 rotors will also fit and will try to install them after the car gets back from getting painted.

Jerry

RS Chris

Sweet. Thats a really nice selling point...hint...hint.

Gr89RS

iTrader: (5)

What he said ^

Let me know if you want to sell them or make another set..

Stephen

iTrader: (12)

Wow....I never got another single Reply Notice on this thread, so I never saw this question or even the other replies. The TGO site does seem to be pretty bad about sending out Reply notices.

Anyways.....The refinishing was the powdercoating I had done. So without the powdercoating, it coulda been just the $200 per wheel (i let them supply the donor wheels).

Quick6

These wheels are simply amazing. Do you have any more pics of them on the car?

mikesanto70

Jerry, can I get your contact info, I would like to make a set, have my own donors,

mikesanto70

how do they balance out?

JERRYWHO

Time to make some in 17 X 11 for the rear of my car to cure the lack of traction problem it has, so with the all the equipment setup i can run a set or two at the max for others. The cost is 1,200 to 1,500 a set depending on the size, finish and if i supply the core wheels.

Jerry

mikesanto70

Jerry, I asked for your contact info in april and never got a reply, please send it to me @ mikesanto70@yahoo.com I want a set made for my 92' L98 Heritage Please get back with me asap

JERRYWHO

The wheels are just a chunk of aluminum, so if you machine them true and round it can't be to far out of balance. The last set we mounted a set of Kumho XS tires on and the guy mounting the tires gave me a bad time about my request to have the tires mounted with the orange balance dot on the tire at the valve stem and then he was shocked when he balanced them and one tire needed 3/4 oz and one needed 1/2 oz and last two needed no weights The tire shop said it was just blind luck, i don't think so.

Jerry

mikesanto70

those look so kick *** on there, is that car lowered at all or is that the stock ride height?

Parrydise7

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I would like to talk to you one of these days.