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mwright706 · 02-13-2020, 07:07 PM

Looking to upgrade some wheels on my SS soon and love the look of the z/28 (yes I know everyone and their mother have them already). I know a lot of people go with the MRR z/28 but has anybody tried the OE replica on eBay? I think they go for like $850. Thanks in advance.

KillboyPowerhead · 02-13-2020, 07:17 PM

I have no experience with any aftermarket wheels but I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", and for something like wheels, I wouldn't cheap out - one big pothole in these heavy cars and that wheel could crack/shatter.

But that's just me...

mwright706 · 02-13-2020, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

I have no experience with any aftermarket wheels but I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", and for something like wheels, I wouldn't cheap out - one big pothole in these heavy cars and that wheel could crack/shatter.

But that's just me...

I definitely agree with you. Just wanted to hear some different experiences. Thanks for responding!

Rons1le · 02-13-2020, 07:48 PM

I bought the mrr z/28s, do to their good reviews and extremely low issues or defects. Do some research before just jumping into wheels especially on eBay. I bought mine through Phasetek when they had a sale going for them. And they were only $1100.

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mwright706 · 02-13-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rons1le

I bought the mrr z/28s, do to their good reviews and extremely low issues or defects. Do some research before just jumping into wheels especially on eBay. I bought mine through Phasetek when they had a sale going for them. And they were only $1100.

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I’m going to go with the MRR basically $250-$300 more so why not, right?

judkins75 · 02-13-2020, 08:38 PM

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I’m going to go with the MRR basically $250-$300 more so why not, right?

Good choice. Brought a set for my ride last year and yes it was worth the extra! Changed the whole look of my ride. Brought the black gloss F20*10 & R20*11 Phasetek $1200. Good luck with your wheels

Moto-Mojo · 02-14-2020, 09:34 AM

I can chime in here. The MRR wheels are definitely not 'cheap.' I only hope they are not made cheaply too. They don't appear to be. Here's my 2 cents after a year being on the car:

1. They still look great - when you keep them clean*

2. They are heavier than OE wheels because they're not aluminum.

3. The valve stem is inward toward the INSIDE of the wheel and will hit the dampener disks on the back of the front OE Brembo brake pads. You have to grind the corner of the disk off. It can whack your TPMS sensor but mine were ok.

4. All in all, I like the wheels.

* If you're anal about brake dust and get gloss black wheels, they are a bit of a pain to keep clean - especially with Brembo brakes.

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SSkat · 02-14-2020, 09:59 AM

I would spring the extra money for the MRRs. I ran a few sets of cheap wheels and you can definitely feel the difference. I could never get the cheap ones balanced right.

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MRR M228'S here, got them thru our vendor on this website.

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Moto-Mojo · 02-14-2020, 10:09 AM

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I would spring the extra money for the MRRs. I ran a few sets of cheap wheels and you can definitely feel the difference. I could never get the cheap ones balanced right.

Good point - ZERO issues with balance on MRR.

Sxren_Camaro'13 · 02-14-2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mwright706

Looking to upgrade some wheels on my SS soon and love the look of the z/28 (yes I know everyone and their mother have them already). I know a lot of people go with the MRR z/28 but has anybody tried the OE replica on eBay? I think they go for like $850. Thanks in advance.

anyone have zl1's 20x8 uner 1000

The Wanderer · 02-14-2020, 10:28 AM

After many months of research I settled on Factory Flow form Rotary Forged Z-28 replicas in black chrome. 20x10 and 20x 11 for my SS and ordered them from BestWheelDeals with nitto G2555 TIRES 275 for the front and 315 ffor the rear. I am always nervous about ordering on-line as I was afraid of having issues. After receiving my order I bolted them on my car and went for a ride and can say they were as smooth as silk. The rims weigh 28 lbs. so you save on weight. I can attest that I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The bonus is the nittoG2555 tires hooks sooooo much better then the stock 275 rear tires from the factory. My car pulls really strong on launch. I can't imagine how it would be with a set of good drag radials....

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-14-2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wanderer

After many months of research I settled on Factory Flow form Rotary Forged Z-28 replicas in black chrome. 20x10 and 20x 11 for my SS and ordered them from BestWheelDeals with nitto G2555 TIRES 275 for the front and 315 ffor the rear. I am always nervous about ordering on-line as I was afraid of having issues. After receiving my order I bolted them on my car and went for a ride and can say they were as smooth as silk. The rims weigh 28 lbs. so you save on weight. I can attest that I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The bonus is the nittoG2555 tires hooks sooooo much better then the stock 275 rear tires from the factory. My car pulls really strong on launch. I can't imagine how it would be with a set of good drag radials....

Now go get ya a big cam, stall and a light weight aluminum drive shaft, then feel how she pulls !!!

02-13-2020, 07:07 PM	#1
mwright706 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	Z/28 Replica wheels Looking to upgrade some wheels on my SS soon and love the look of the z/28 (yes I know everyone and their mother have them already). I know a lot of people go with the MRR z/28 but has anybody tried the OE replica on eBay? I think they go for like $850. Thanks in advance.

02-13-2020, 07:17 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	I have no experience with any aftermarket wheels but I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", and for something like wheels, I wouldn't cheap out - one big pothole in these heavy cars and that wheel could crack/shatter. But that's just me... __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

02-13-2020, 07:48 PM	#4
Rons1le Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE AGM Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Galion, Oh Posts: 531 View My Garage	I bought the mrr z/28s, do to their good reviews and extremely low issues or defects. Do some research before just jumping into wheels especially on eBay. I bought mine through Phasetek when they had a sale going for them. And they were only $1100. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS 1LE NPP/w Kooks headers, Procharged, ID1050X injectors, Katech belt tensioner, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, BMR subframe connectors, Matco driveshaft loop, AEM Wideband/Boost/Fuel gauges , Z/28 Splitter and Spoiler/w Wicker bill, Power Stop rotors and brake pads, MRR Z/28 Rep Wheels 20" w/p zeros 285 fronts and 305 rears, ZL1 addons Rock guards and Tow hook, Rear window louvers, Flags on the quarter windows and the moonroof, Billet aluminum door handles.

02-14-2020, 09:34 AM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I can chime in here. The MRR wheels are definitely not 'cheap.' I only hope they are not made cheaply too. They don't appear to be. Here's my 2 cents after a year being on the car: 1. They still look great - when you keep them clean* 2. They are heavier than OE wheels because they're not aluminum. 3. The valve stem is inward toward the INSIDE of the wheel and will hit the dampener disks on the back of the front OE Brembo brake pads. You have to grind the corner of the disk off. It can whack your TPMS sensor but mine were ok. 4. All in all, I like the wheels. * If you're anal about brake dust and get gloss black wheels, they are a bit of a pain to keep clean - especially with Brembo brakes. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

02-14-2020, 10:00 AM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	MRR M228'S here, got them thru our vendor on this website. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-14-2020, 09:59 AM	#8
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	I would spring the extra money for the MRRs. I ran a few sets of cheap wheels and you can definitely feel the difference. I could never get the cheap ones balanced right.

02-14-2020, 10:01 AM	#10
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	another pic...On the car.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-14-2020, 10:28 AM	#13
The Wanderer Drives: Blaze Red 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: WV Posts: 85	After many months of research I settled on Factory Flow form Rotary Forged Z-28 replicas in black chrome. 20x10 and 20x 11 for my SS and ordered them from BestWheelDeals with nitto G2555 TIRES 275 for the front and 315 ffor the rear. I am always nervous about ordering on-line as I was afraid of having issues. After receiving my order I bolted them on my car and went for a ride and can say they were as smooth as silk. The rims weigh 28 lbs. so you save on weight. I can attest that I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The bonus is the nittoG2555 tires hooks sooooo much better then the stock 275 rear tires from the factory. My car pulls really strong on launch. I can't imagine how it would be with a set of good drag radials....