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G-Oil Guy · 02-04-2013, 05:39 PM

Anyone know a decent inexpensive wheel/tire combo that fits the ZL1?

I want to get my wheels powder coated but unfortunately the only place near me that does powder coating, they don't remove the tires/wheels at their shop. They would need me to bring just the wheels in.

So I would need something to mount the car on while I take the wheels in, then get the tires remounted and then the whole thing balanced.

JFWJR179 · 02-04-2013, 07:48 PM

I understand what you're trying to do.
I ended up buying a 2nd set of 5-spokes from another ZL1 owner
and getting them black powdercoated.

Then I had my dealer swap the original bright wheels with the
black powder coated wheels.

I will sell you my bright 5-spokes and you can do the same thing I did.

It may not be the cheapest/easiest solution for you.

G-Oil Guy · 02-04-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JFWJR179

I understand what you're trying to do.
I ended up buying a 2nd set of 5-spokes from another ZL1 owner
and getting them black powdercoated.

Then I had my dealer swap the original bright wheels with the
black powder coated wheels.

I will sell you my bright 5-spokes and you can do the same thing I did.

It may not be the cheapest/easiest solution for you.

I appreciate the gesture but I can't afford to buy OEM wheels for that....but honestly, thanks for offering!

yellow69z28rs · 02-04-2013, 08:26 PM

Go to ebay and search "ZL1 Wheels" the ZL1 replicas or cheap (7-800.00) and kinda neat, I just ordered a set of black with silver accents in 22" just to play aroun with, keeping my stocks for track days.

ZL1 TIBS · 02-05-2013, 07:09 AM

G-oil guy, I se you are in PA like me. Have you considered a set of SS wheels with a set of all season tires for the winter. I got a set of SS wheels for $400 and paid about $900 for a set of General G-max all season for the winter.

G-Oil Guy · 02-05-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 TIBS

G-oil guy, I se you are in PA like me. Have you considered a set of SS wheels with a set of all season tires for the winter. I got a set of SS wheels for $400 and paid about $900 for a set of General G-max all season for the winter.

Where did you get them?

I'm not looking to drive the Z in winter, I'm just looking for something to hold the Z up while I get the ZL1 wheels powder coated.

Hell, I've been trolling the for sale board looking for maybe 1 or 2 for sale. I was thinking of even trying to find 2 bare bones steelies from base model to just throw on the car and I'll take the wheels in one or two at a time.

thanks though!

ZL1 TIBS · 02-05-2013, 07:20 AM

I got them on Craig's List used but in great shape. Unfortunately the Z is my daily driver so I have to have a winter set. Good luck in your search.

McBeevee · 02-05-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

I'm just looking for something to hold the Z up while I get the ZL1 wheels powder coated.

Why can't you just use jackstands?

menendez1293 · 02-05-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Never Satisfied

Why can't you just use jackstands?

I plan to leave my car on jack stands when I get my rims powder coated as I also don't have a second set

G-Oil Guy · 02-05-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Never Satisfied

Why can't you just use jackstands?

I'm wary of leaving the car on jack stands for extended periods of time. I also only have 2 stands that I have long since forgotten their rating.

McBeevee · 02-05-2013, 08:38 AM

It's obviously your deal but 4 good jackstands would be a lot cheaper than buying a set of spare wheels and tires. They are a decent investment and you'd have them for future usage.

SlingShot · 02-05-2013, 08:45 AM

I think it would be cheaper just to get a new set of stands and maybe a floor jack to go with them. You can leave the car on stands for extended periods of time with no issues.

eightup · 02-05-2013, 09:01 AM

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/search/...questid=227948

Kevlar382 · 02-05-2013, 05:50 PM

I put my cars on stands every winter to take the weight off the supension and tires. Go to your local hardware store and pick up some thick pieces of rubber so the stands don't scratch your frame. Also put one on the floor jack. The steel wheels you mentioned probably won't clear your brakes.

02-04-2013, 05:39 PM	#1
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Place holder wheels? Anyone know a decent inexpensive wheel/tire combo that fits the ZL1? I want to get my wheels powder coated but unfortunately the only place near me that does powder coating, they don't remove the tires/wheels at their shop. They would need me to bring just the wheels in. So I would need something to mount the car on while I take the wheels in, then get the tires remounted and then the whole thing balanced. __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

02-04-2013, 08:26 PM	#4
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 363	Go to ebay and search "ZL1 Wheels" the ZL1 replicas or cheap (7-800.00) and kinda neat, I just ordered a set of black with silver accents in 22" just to play aroun with, keeping my stocks for track days. __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

02-05-2013, 08:38 AM	#11
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	It's obviously your deal but 4 good jackstands would be a lot cheaper than buying a set of spare wheels and tires. They are a decent investment and you'd have them for future usage. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

02-05-2013, 08:45 AM	#12
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I think it would be cheaper just to get a new set of stands and maybe a floor jack to go with them. You can leave the car on stands for extended periods of time with no issues. __________________

02-04-2013, 07:48 PM	#2
JFWJR179 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 382	I understand what you're trying to do. I ended up buying a 2nd set of 5-spokes from another ZL1 owner and getting them black powdercoated. Then I had my dealer swap the original bright wheels with the black powder coated wheels. I will sell you my bright 5-spokes and you can do the same thing I did. It may not be the cheapest/easiest solution for you.

02-05-2013, 07:09 AM	#5
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	G-oil guy, I se you are in PA like me. Have you considered a set of SS wheels with a set of all season tires for the winter. I got a set of SS wheels for $400 and paid about $900 for a set of General G-max all season for the winter.

02-05-2013, 07:20 AM	#7
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	I got them on Craig's List used but in great shape. Unfortunately the Z is my daily driver so I have to have a winter set. Good luck in your search.

02-05-2013, 09:01 AM	#13
eightup Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ofallon il Posts: 126	http://www.samsclub.com/sams/search/...questid=227948

02-05-2013, 05:50 PM	#14
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	I put my cars on stands every winter to take the weight off the supension and tires. Go to your local hardware store and pick up some thick pieces of rubber so the stands don't scratch your frame. Also put one on the floor jack. The steel wheels you mentioned probably won't clear your brakes.