Update: Factory Reproductons and the ZL1 wheel
 

Hello Everyone,

UPDATE 5/23/2013


Wheel and wheel/tire packages are now in stock. Pictures, prices and more information is available at http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292326




On Monday December 17th we received a Cease and Desist letter from GM in regards to our replica of the ZL1 wheel. GM was issued a patent design for this wheel on November 8, 2012.

Factory Reproductions makes every effort to comply with all Federal and State laws, including U.S. Patent laws and as such we will not move forward with any sale of a ZL1 replica wheel.

We will still be offering 20x9, 20x10 and 20x11 wheels for the Camaro. We are working through changes to the design in order to preserve GM’s intellectual property rights. As we progress I will post renderings. I will also post new timelines for delivery as they become available.


UPDATE 1/16/2013

Below are renderings of our finalized design. Wheels will be available in May.

Sizes:20x9 ET +30, 20x10 ET +23, +35 and 20x11 ET +43

Finishes: Chrome, Gloss & Satin Black, Black Machine Face and Polished


UPDATE 2/4/2013 - Pricing


Style 41 Camaro5 Forum Member Pricing (set of 4)

20x9
Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat – $899.00
Painted & Machine Face – $799.00

20x9 and 20x10
Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat – $979.00
Painted & Machine Face – $839.00

20x10 & 20x11
Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat - $1099.00
Painted & Machine Face – $919.00

Shipping is additional

do you know if there will be problems like "system alert in the dash" with the pressure of the tires? or it will still the same thing even tho they are repliqua?

The redesigned wheel will be compatable with the OEM TPM sensors.

Thank you for the update.

Good to hear.

are we talking about another 2 or 3 months to redesign the wheel(to not copyright anybody) or yall are just going to hold off on creating these for right now

We have started the redesign process. Once this is complete we will have to build new and or modify existing tooling. Once the tooling is complete we will start to cast wheels. I think we should have wheels tested and in stock to sell by May. I will keep this thread updated as we make progress.

Question is, how much different will the redesigns look then the factory originals?

I will post renderings as soon as we finalize the design.

Make them look better than the real deal, not less. :D

Sounds gooooood :headbang:

We will sure try

How bout some 17 or 18" rear wheels for drags...?

I'd still pay more for rotary forged.