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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Does anybody know where I can find a black c4 Zr1 17x8.5? I've looked about everywhere but everything seems to be 9.5 and bigger.
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Re: Black ZR1's

Originally Posted by BCdawg57
Does anybody know where I can find a black c4 Zr1 17x8.5? I've looked about everywhere but everything seems to be 9.5 and bigger.
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the 96 grand sport coupes used 17x8.5 and 17x11 rear. The convertibles used I'm pretty sure 17x8.5 f & r.

why not just run 17x9.5?
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Re: Black ZR1's

I really would like to be able to run a 245 tire up front for several reasons. More/cheaper tire selection, and less likely to have rubbing issues if i decide to lower the car in the future. Of course, saving some weight is always nice.
If i cant find an 8.5 then i guess a 9.5 will have to do, but i thought i'd ask around first.

Are the grand sport wheels identical to the black zr1s?
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Re: Black ZR1's

Originally Posted by BCdawg57
I really would like to be able to run a 245 tire up front for several reasons. More/cheaper tire selection, and less likely to have rubbing issues if i decide to lower the car in the future. Of course, saving some weight is always nice.
If i cant find an 8.5 then i guess a 9.5 will have to do, but i thought i'd ask around first.

Are the grand sport wheels identical to the black zr1s?
yes, they are the 5 spoke wheels like the ZR1's.

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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Re: Black ZR1's

Originally Posted by BCdawg57
I really would like to be able to run a 245 tire up front for several reasons. More/cheaper tire selection, and less likely to have rubbing issues if i decide to lower the car in the future. Of course, saving some weight is always nice.
If i cant find an 8.5 then i guess a 9.5 will have to do, but i thought i'd ask around first.

Are the grand sport wheels identical to the black zr1s?
Maybe I'm not that knowledgeable, but not sure they made ZR1 wheels in 8.5" wide - they did that on the C5s.

245 tire is slightly cheaper and there are a few more tire options, but the extra 30mm per side on a front heavy car is a good thing.

If you are looking at lightweight 17" wheels, take a look at CTW Motorsports' offerings: http://www.ctw-motorsports.com
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Re: Black ZR1's

You could always get the brushed finish and paint them.
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