30thSSRag

Does anybody know what stampings are on the factory SS/SLP 16 X 8 and the 17 X 9 wheels to insure they are originals?Thanks for your help on this.

6SpdLT1Z

I have some 97 SS wheels however my car is currently in my mom's garage about 20 miles from me so I'll try to remember to get these markings for you.

If your car is a convertible it should have 16x8 ZR1s. SLP didn't put 17" wheels on the convertibles because they felt ride quality would suffer.

30thSSRag

Thanks any help would be appreciated am wanting to purchase some chrome 17 X 8 and I want a set of originals instead of knock offs and I want to verify what I am getting.

Injuneer

The stock SS wheels for coupes are 17 x 9.0". The convertible wheels are 16 x 8.0". Never heard of a factory 17 x 8.0"

6SpdLT1Z

SLP made a set of 17x8 ZR1's for 3rd gens.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product_site.asp?P=81003

Injuneer

But they wouldn't be "stock SS" wheels.

6SpdLT1Z

Just saying they are out there so he should be careful if looking for a set of factory wheels.

That being said, 30thSSRag, if your car is a 30th Anniversary Edition (Arctic White w/ Hugger Orange Stripes) the correct factory wheels for your car are white 16x8 ZR1s.

Chrome ZR1's, according to Dave Hamburger, were an option on 96-97 SS's and also were made available through Chevrolet dealerships.

30thSSRag

Thanks for all of the response everybody. Yes my car is a 30th Anniversary Edition (Arctic White w/ Hugger Orange Stripes) convertible,6 speed, with the correct factory white 16x8 ZR1s with original tires on them. I am wanting to get a set of chrome 17"GM/SLP like offered on the 2000 SS and I want originals not knock off’s. What I need is the stampings on the wheels. Do they just say GM? Any help is appreciated.

6SpdLT1Z

I've got a buddy with some chrome ones on his '00 SS, I'll try to get the markings this weekend.

doferrell

i got the white 16's on my car. u got me curious now if they r knock offs or original. ill try and look at mine 2 see if they have a gm stamp.

RealDealZ28

Not sure if it helps any, but I've got an '00 Z28 with factory chrome "star" wheels. Just noticed yesterday that they say "GM" on the outside of the rim, where the wheel weights go. Very obvious, I can't believe I never noticed it before!

doferrell

just checked my 16s have the gm stamp. so i guess they came off a 96-97 ss convertible/97 anniversary convertible. its pretty cool 2 learn sumthin new about my car that ive owned since 2001.

30thSSRag

Thanks 6spdLT1Z if you are able to get the markings from your buddies chrome 00' SS that would be great! Thank you also RealdealZ28, being a Z28 car it may or may not apply. The 96'/97' SS wheels were installed at SLP until GM had taken over the SS camaros again in 98'.I started thinking that I have a fairly extensive part # knowledge of the 1st gen cars and not to bad on the second gens but I am almost ashamed to say that part # wise I know almost nothing about our 4th gen cars. Maybe a new section in the forums Well so far the consensuses is that they have a "GM" stamp. Any further updates are appreciated.

F1GT

I bought 10 spoke SS wheels from a guy on Craig's List and was also concerned. But I don't recall if I figured they were factory at the point of transaction or before hand....but yes, mine has "GM" stamped close to the side wall of the tire.

30thSSRag

Hey F1GT it would be interesting to know if there are any additional stampings like date code or like on the 1st an 2nd gens a "K" for Kelsey-Hayes