

Just as important as this process is how long the wheel is left in the plating tank and how often the plating solution is replaced. The final layer is chrome, which creates the cosmetic finish. The second layer is nickel, which provides the hardness or durability to the finish. Front wheels 17x9.5, 56mm offset Rear wheels 17x11, 50mm offset Rear wheel has the deep dish on the rim, not in the lug area Tires are Sumitomo HTRZ, 275/40 and 315/35 There are a few slight marks around the lug area and one chip on one rear wheel, shown in last picture. The first layer of plating is copper, which adheres to the wheel and creates a smooth foundation. Fronts have 0.19-0.20' (approx 3/16')of tread left. The correct process lies within the preparation of the wheel prior to the plating. Production of the C4 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 ended in 1995, with a total of 6,939 examples built. Triple dipped or triple plated chroming is simply not the true process. This engine powering the ZR-1 was known as the LT5, which generated 375hp that drove the rear wheels via a 6 speed manual transmission. Fits Corvette Wheel ZR1 Rim - CV01 17x9.5 Silver Machd Corvette Rim. The majority of sellers out there have incorrect information and have not researched the process of chrome plating or spent time in plating facilities as OE Wheel Distributors has. Fits Corvette ZR1 Rims CV01 Chrome Corvette Wheels 17x11/17x9.5 Staggered.

17" Fits Corvette - ZR1 Style Replica Wheel - Chrome 17x11 Item IDĬenter cap included, factory center cap will interchange.Ĭhrome: Many myths surround the process of chrome plating.
