Who is running the new 18inch black Z71 wheels?

[jaxman7]

Apologies for the late reply fellas. For what it's worth (and keep in mind I am a perfectionist) it took me 4 days to prep and paint those wheels. Pain in the butt but thought it turned out well. Well admittedly part of it took so long because the first wheel painted I used a different paint (turned out awful) than what I finished with so had to strip that wheel down and start over.

The wheels were taken off so I could paint the inside. Surface scuffed with 220 grit sandpaper. The new flexible rubber type backing sandpaper works really well and holds up much better when it's wet. Paint used was Krylon Maxx semi gloss. About 5 coats and no clear coat. For a little added detailing I masked off the bowtie on the centercap to leave it with a more factory look.

 

[jaxman7]

I'll post a pic up of the whole truck later. IF I get back from work and there is still light outside.

-Jax

 

[jaxman7]

Found some pictures but it's hard to make out much detailing on the wheels.

 

[05Single]

Looks clean bro!

Some spacers and bigger tires would look tough.

Also 220 is pretty harsh but if it turned out good then hey it worked. Usually smooth surfaces I use a wet 600.

 

[jaxman7]

Looks clean bro!

Some spacers and bigger tires would look tough.

Also 220 is pretty harsh but if it turned out good then hey it worked. Usually smooth surfaces I use a wet 600.

Thanks man. Yeah I have definitely been considering spacers. At least on the rear. Not sure why so many Chevy's rear wheels have a narrower track than the fronts. My old K5 was the same way.

 

[bluebear15]

Looks good! Thinking about doing this on my Z71

 

[Bonestock]

I want to do these on my 2004 Z71 at my next tire change.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-x9-gloss...owflake-OE-replica-wheels-6x5-5-/272586213580

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Those are nice but I'd prefer them in an 18 at the biggest. Not a fan of low profile all terrains. 18 with a 285/60R18 is as low as I'd be willing to go. Oddly enough I was going to ask if anyone had powder coated the stock snow flakes.

 

[jaxman7]

Better picture of the wheels as promised.

 

[bluebear15]

What's the offset on those Silverado wheels? Is it the same as NBS Z71 wheels?

 

[jarydM]

What's the offset on those Silverado wheels? Is it the same as NBS Z71 wheels?

NBS Z71 is 31, the wheels @jaxman7 has (and I do) are 21mm offset