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Old 03-13-2014, 01:39 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Zfatuated View Post
I used Rays (Volk Racing) wheels because they had very grippy knurled bead seats. No rotating on the rim with those bad boys.

Knurling is a cost-adding production process though, and I can see where abrasive blasting the bead seat would accomplish the same result at lower cost.

Just another detail that trackers will appreciate. Aggravating to lose your wheel balance after the first session and then be running on "square" wheels. Once again kudos to GM from a person who understands and appreciates what they did with the Z/28.
I know what you're saying but I remember reading something about the Z/28 wheels being knurled. It was posted here a while back. I guess they could have changed from knurling to blasting if it was cheaper.
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