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Good info there, Chuck...thanks! But basically, if I score *any* set of 2ng gen Z wheels I won't run into any wierd offsets or ring/cap problems, right?


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Any set will work Rob but the round holed rims are usually much cheaper. The rings and caps are interchangeable BUT due to the design of the early rims (slotted and oblong valve stem holes) the trim ring will only show it's face. In the later rims (round stem hole) the inner rim was set back a bit so that a quarter inch of the inner part of the trim ring will show. This actually looks nicer but it is not correct for 70-72 cars.

Whatever rims you use, you will not have any backspacing problems.

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Many thanks for all the info, y'all...so, do they repro the rings/centers?

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Yes they do. The rings do not have the same finish as the original ones but they are nice looking nonetheless. Incidently, these rings are also found on late '80s 4x4 chevy S15 and GMC Jimmy rims.

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Thanks...these wheels are *NOT* going on a Camaro, so I'm not concerned with correct finishes...just that they'll go nice & straight...https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Arguably one of the best looking rims Chevy ever made.

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Arguably one of the best looking rims Chevy ever made.

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I beg to differ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif Just kidding!

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I agree with Bob, Bruce, Great looking wheel they made the look of these cars.
Here's one of mine note... valve stem hole (04B car) valve stem extension, embossed center cap, correct lug nuts and original rubber. Got to love it, I do!!!

http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL17/1...3/67157341.jpg

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It's Chevy's version of the Porsche alloy! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

It just looks right! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Jack, I was going to post that picture earlier, but it wasnnt handy and not already at my photobucket host. Youre repainted wheels and original parts are the finest example of this wheel that I know of today. While there have been many 70 Z-28's judged at Carlisle, yours is the ONLY one Ive seen that has everything correct. 1)The paint 2)small air stem hole on pre 6/70 Z-28 3)Correct Trim Ring 4)Correct Lug Nuts 5) Correct Air Valve Extension 6)Correct Embossed BowTie Center cap.....Friends save this picture, as you wont see that combination of Original Correct parts often.

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I agree with Bob, Bruce, Great looking wheel they made the look of these cars.
Here's one of mine note... valve stem hole (04B car) valve stem extension, embossed center cap, correct lug nuts and original rubber. Got to love it, I do!!!

http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL17/1...3/67157341.jpg

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Heres the spare from my trunk...zero miles, original tire.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...rstDesigna.jpg