Shipping and Handling charges for all items are displayed within each store item description.

We ship via UPS ground insured service.

The insurance is already included in the shipping rate. We take great care to properly and promptly prepare each package for shipping.

Most items are shipped within 1-2 business days after receiving payment.

We will send you an email once shipped that will include your UPS tracking number(s).

We will only ship to a verified street address if paying with a credit card. This is usually your billing address.

No P.O. Box or A.P.O. addresses please.

We will ship to the lower 48 US states only. I�m sorry but we do not ship to HI, AK, PR or International destinations at this time.

1. Warranty and Return Policy

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Warranty

We warranty all brand new-unblemished rims against any manufacturer's defects for one full year. If the item is described as used or blemished, it is being sold AS-IS with no warranty.All AFS wheels are DOT approved! The rims are structurally sound. We guarantee the rims to be straight, true and not out of round.

Return Policy

If you are unhappy with your new rims or part for any reason, you may return them within 10 days of receipt for a full refund, less shipping and handling fees, and eBay auction fees provided:
1. The wheels (or part) have not been mounted on a vehicle or otherwise used.
2. They are returned as delivered and undamaged.
3. A tire has not been mounted on the wheel by anyone other than AFS Wheels.
4. We will not accept items for return that have been used or mounted on a vehicle.

If returned 10 - 30 days from receipt, items can be exchanged only. No refunds or credit after 30 days.

Please call our office for return instructions. The buyer would need to ship the product back to AFS Wheels at buyer's expense. The product should be properly packaged and fully insured. If item is damaged when shipped back to AFS, and not packaged properly and/or not fully insured, no refund will be issued.

2. Wheel Technical Information

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Wheel Technical Information

In this section you can find information about our AFS Wheels, quality, manufacturing process, and finishes. We will also provide guides on backspacing, offset, and lug patterns.

Quality

Our rims are made by a large wheel company that manufactures OEM rims for a major automotive line. The quality is to OEM standards. They are made out of the same materials (aluminum) and the machining is matched on a CNC machine so that the fit and backspacing is identical or per our custom requirements.

Our state of the art manufacturing process includes using counter pressure injection molds. The rims all go through heat treatment for strength. The quality control program includes such steps as x-rays and pressurized immersion. All of our rims have passed or exceeded required safety testing and are DOT approved.

These rims are made exclusively for AFS Wheels.

Our finish work is considered by the wheel industry to be a higher quality finish. We do a hand polish on the face of the rim before it goes to the paint or chrome shop. Our paint is a powder-coated paint, which is actually baked onto the rim. Most OEM rims uses a wet, spray-on paint that is not as durable. Our rim is then topped off with a clear coat that further protects the rim and will help eliminate fading or yellowing. These added steps greatly increase the cost of producing the wheel, but we refused to sacrifice our quality!

Our chrome shop uses some of the latest, most up to date technology available. It is a three-stage process, which uses copper, nickel and then chrome. Each step is computer controlled and monitored to ensure the best possible chrome job. The chrome is warrantied for one full year from original purchase date, provided that it is properly maintained.

Lug Pattern

Lug Pattern is vehicle specific. It is the diameter (usually expressed in inches or mm) of an imaginary circle drawn through the center of each lug in a pattern.


Different Finishes

We offer most rims in a painted finish, polished or chrome. As far as the finish goes, there are several factors to consider. For ease of maintenance and the longest wear, choose the painted finish. Depending on the style of rim, this could be silver, white and/or black. Our paint is a powder coated finish that is actually baked on to the rim. This finish is much more durable than a "wet" paint. Our rims are then followed up with a clear coat that further protects the finish and helps prevent fading or yellowing.

The polished rims are a "bare" aluminum rim that has been highly polished. They do not have quite as much reflection in them as a chrome rim has. Since it is a "raw" aluminum, you will be able to see slightly different shading in the rim due to the composition of metals used with the aluminum. These are not imperfections and normal in a raw polished rim. They will take quite a bit of upkeep as they need to be frequently polished with an aluminum polishing compound such as the one "Mother's" makes. If not kept clean and polished, you will loose the shine. You can usually find an aluminum polishing compound at most auto supply stores.

A chrome rim has more of a mirror finish. Our rims are chromed at one of the few chrome plants that meet OEM standards. They are a triple chrome with nickel, copper and then the final chrome layer. You need to keep them clean from any harsh chemicals or materials such as abrasive cleaners, brake dust, the neighborhood dog that thinks your wheel or tire is a fire hydrant, road salts and tar. These can eat into the chrome. We recommend cleaning them with a mild (non alcohol based) window cleaner and a soft rag. You may need to occasionally use a chrome cleaner on them to remove stubborn items such as road tar. Use caution however as some chrome cleaners have an abrasive formula and you can "rub through" the chrome with repeated hard rubbing. There are many different qualities of chrome on the market. Some are OK, some terrible and a few are quite good. We are proud of the quality of our chrome and have had excellent feedback from our customers. Our chrome has a one year warranty on them for any manufactures defects.

We are introducing a brand new "Machined Face" finish option with the 2003 Cobra wheels. The wheel goes through several steps. First the wheel is prepped for paint. The entire wheel face is painted with the base color. In this case, it is a silver. The wheel then goes to the machine line and the face of the wheel is machined to take of the paint on the flat surface. Then the entire wheel goes back to the paint shop for a final clear coat that is baked onto the rim. The end result is a wheel with a machined face and silver cutouts. The contrast in texture and color, gives this wheel a fresh, modern look.

The Turbo Color© finishes were created exclusively for AFS Wheels. It involves several steps to create the unique look like "colored chrome" with a reflective face. This brilliantly colored finish has the strength and durability of a powder-coated wheel and the look of "Red-Chrome" or other "Colored-Chrome". The wheels are topped off with a clear coat that is actually baked onto the rims to further protect the wheels from fading. This finish is extremely durable and very easy to care for. Just wash your car with the same gentle cleaner you would use on your waxed car.

The finish you ultimately decide to choose will be a reflection of the look you are trying to achieve, the amount of upkeep needed, and your personal preference.

Wheel Offset

Offset is the distance (in mm) between the centerline and the mounting surface of the wheel.

Proper offset
Wheel offset is very important in maintaining the handling characteristics of your vehicle. Improper offset can wear tires faster and lead to unpredictable, unsafe performance.



Backspacing

The backspace is the measurement from the back of the wheel (where the tire bead mounts) to the mounting surface. The mounting surface is where the wheel contacts the drum or rotor.

You can measure the backspacing by putting the wheel face down. Be sure to put it on a soft surface that will not scratch your rim. Then lay a straight edge across the inner lip of the rim. Use a ruler to determine the distance as shown in the picture below.

Increasing the backspacing will move the wheel further inside the wheel well. Decreasing the backspacing will move the wheel further out.



Lug Nuts

Make sure you have the correct type of lug nut for your vehicle. The lug nuts we offer are an extended tip (ET) lug centric nut. This is an added bonus to a great fitment since your wheels are hub centric as well. Check out this picture showing the back of the wheel with both an extended tip (ET) and a non-extended tip lug nut in place.



Up Sizing

Many of our customers want to change from a smaller 15" or 16" wheel to a larger 17" or 18" size. This is known as Up-sizing or Plus-Concept. The important thing is to keep the over all diameter of the wheel and tire combination as close to the stock size as possible. This is accomplished by choosing a tire with a shorter sidewall, or "lower profile".

Here is a chart that gives an example of how this is done.

3. Tire Information

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Speed Rating

Tire speed ratings have been marked on tires in any of three ways as shown:
255/40HR-17
255/40HR-17 89H
255/40R-17 89H

On new tires any symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability will be shown in the tire's service description (255/40-17 89H). Currently used tire speed rating symbols and their maximum speeds are shown below:
Q = 99 mph
R =106 mph
S =112 mph
T =118 mph
U =124 mph
H =130 mph
V =149 mph
W =168 mph
Y =186 mph

When a "Z" appears in the tire size designation (245/45ZR-17) it signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph. If a service description also appears, the maximum speed is indicated by the service description as shown below:

245/45ZR-17 = 149+ mph255/40ZR-17 88W = 168 mph285/35ZR-18 99Y = 186 mph Tire Quality Grading

Uniform tire quality grading - DOT quality grades
All Passenger Car Tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA (the highest), A, B, and C and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING:
The temperature grade for a tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

NOTE:
On actual tire labels, TREADWEAR grades will be indicated by numbers ("80") for example), and TRACTION and TEMPERATURE grades will be indicated by an encircled "AA", "A", "B", or "C". The Standard does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires or to space-saver or temporary use spare tires nor to tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches. All-season tires, while identified as Mud and Snow tires (M+S), have been graded.

Tire Diameter

Calculating overall tire diameter - To calculate overall tire diameter you only need the size of the tire.

4. HUNTER Tire Balancing

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Hunter GSP 9700

In this section we will give you a bit more information on the Hunter GSP 9700 Vibration Control System and why we believe it to be the very best method you can use to balance your tires.

The NEW Hunter GSP9700 extends far beyond traditional functions of a wheel balancer. Balancing is only a small fraction of its capabilities. The GSP9700 simulates a "road test" without any extra work. The unique "road roller" measures uniformity of the wheel and tire under load, verifying if the assembly is round when rolling. Computer diagnosis and adjustment insures a "new car ride feel" never before available except for use by industrial OE manufacturers paying hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The GSP9700 is a Vibration Control System. It allows us to eliminate virtually every variable causing vibration in relation to the tire and rim, except vehicle related problems. Wheel Force Variation: A perfectly balanced tire can still vibrate due to Force Variation. Wheel Force Variation is most frequently due to wheel runout or uneven tread or sidewall stiffness in the tire. Runout is when a tire or rim is out of round when rolling. Frequent causes are a bent rim or uneven tire wear. Uneven tread or sidewall stiffness can be found in NEW or worn tires. Tires by design are never uniformly flexible throughout nor are they perfectly round. And no two tires are exactly alike in these characteristics.

Force Variation (Tire Uniformity). Radial force variation is the amount of change in stiffness of the sidewall and footprint when a load is placed against the tire. To understand the effects of radial force variation, imagine the tire as a collection of springs between the rim and the tire tread. If the "springs" are not of uniform stiffness, a varied force is exerted on the axle as the tire rotates and flexes. This creates a vibration in the vehicle. There are specifications and acceptable limits from tire manufacturers. Up until now, force variation has been measured only by OEM's in an industrial setting using equipment in the range of half a million dollars. For example, a tire and rim could be perfectly round when measured with a dial indicator (free runout) and the wheel will still vibrate when driven due to excessive force variation.

Many tires on the market today have a "paint dot" or mark on the tire that indicates either the high side or low side of force variation. Many have attempted to solve vibration problems by blindly' lining up the dot' with the valve stem. The operator assumes the "dot" is the high point of radial force of the tire and the wheel valve stem hole is the low point of runout of the rim. Unfortunately this is not always true. Many tires are not marked and many wheel manufacturers do not use the valve stem as the low point. Other OEM's use the marks to indicate high points instead of low points!

The GSP9700 eliminates any guesswork.
The locations of runout and tire force are quickly located and measured. At 60 miles per hour an average size tire rotates 850 times per minute. (*Rotation for smaller tires is slightly faster; for larger tires it is slightly slower.) At this speed slight variations in balance, sidewall stiffness or roundness can cause the wheel to literally slam into the pavement 14 times a second. When getting new wheels and tires for your vehicle it is so important that they are balanced properly with the latest equipment!

Why spend all that money for the new wheels and/or tires and then take a shortcut on the balancing. Your safety, comfort and quality of the ride are on the line.

5. Security - Privacy Statement

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Privacy Statement YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS PRIVATE

Autumn Fleet Sales, Inc. (AFS Wheels) is serious about protecting our customers' personal information. You can always browse our Web site, visit our auctions, or Storefront without providing any personal information.

While doing business with you, we may gather certain information, such as your name, home address and e-mail address. We will not sell, rent, trade or give away individual, personally identifiable information entered on this site to any third party. We collect such information so that we can process orders, or send you information you have requested from us.

ONLINE ORDERS

AFS Wheels also collects credit card information from you to process purchases from the site. Whenever you transmit credit card information and other personal information through our site, the numbers and letters are scrambled using encryption technology, making it nearly impossible for the information to be stolen or intercepted. All of our online or Internet orders are subject to our credit card fraud verification system.

CHANGES

This privacy policy is subject to change at the sole discretion of AFS Wheels. When we modify it, we will post the changes in a revised policy statement.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

We value your business and want to deserve your trust. If you have comments, questions or suggestions, please let us know at AFS@AFSwheels.com.

6. AFS Wheels Contact Information

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Our Contact Information

Autumn Fleet Sales, Inc. (AFS Wheels), was established in 1991. Our philosophy includes offering superior quality products at a reasonable price, high customer satisfaction, and friendly, professional sales assistance.

Located in Southern California, our address is:

AFS Wheels
7301 Deering Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303-1504

Hours of operation - Monday through Friday
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
We are closed from 12-1 for lunch

7. Fitment Questions

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Camaro 17x11 fitment?

Q:Will the ZR-1 style wheel in the 17x11 fit on the back of my Camaro?

A: Yes, the ZR-1 style wheel in the +50mm offset will fit on the back of the 1993-2003 Camaro (* see note). The 17x11 wheels fit flush with the outside fender. You do have to jack the car up by the rear end, NOT the body. When you jack the car up by the frame (body), it allows the rear axle to hang too low. When this occurs, there is a bracket that gets in the way and will not allow the wheel to go on. You need to get the jack under the rear axle so that the rear end will not hang freely. The inside of the wheel will rub on occasion with a 315/35 ZR-17 tire due to body flex. Some of our customers have stated that putting pan hard rods on has taken care of the problem. Some have had no problems at all. We believe that a 285/40 ZR-17 would also work without rubbing and would require no modifications. Also the rear end bumper stop sometimes needs to be trimmed.

*The 17x11 will NOT fit on the back of the 1993-1997 Camaro "Convertible". We have a further explanation in another of the Frequently Ask Questions - "Camaro Convertible"

ZR-1 fit on Typhoon?

Q: Will the ZR-1 wheels fit on the Syclone/Typhoon?

A: We have never done any test fitting on either the Syclone or Typhoon. Here is the fitment information that we have been given by the Sy/Ty club. Hope this helps!

"Sy/Ty Bolt Pattern - 5x4.75 in. or 5x120.65mm.
Stock rim - 16x8.
Stock Offsets - 41mm. front, 13mm. rear.
Center bore of the Camaro, SyTy and Corvette - 70.3mm. or 2.76 inches.
For reference the stock tires/wheels are:245/50-16
Front wheel offset inboard 1.75 inches, backspace 6.25 inches, 8 inch wide rim.
Rear wheel offset inboard 0.66 inches, backspace 5.16 inches, 8 inch wide rim.

ZR1 Sizes are:
2-17x9.5 - 56mm offset/7.4 backspacing, Front, for 88-96 Corvette.
2-17x9.5 - 38mm/6.7 backspacing, Back, for 84-87 Corvette.
with 275/40 ZR-17 tires.
or
2-17x9.5 - 56mm offset/7.4 backspacing, Front, for 88-96 Corvette.
2-17x11 - 50mm/7.93 backspacing, Back, for 88-96 Corvette.
with 275/40 ZR-17 and 315/35 ZR-17 tires.

The 17x9.5 will fit but rub at full turn. The rim rubs on the upper arm. You can just grind a small piece off with die grinder and you will not have a problem at all. The 17x8.5 with 245/45 ZR-17 tires on the front will fit without rubbing, but you can only get it from GM. The front axle stub bolt sticks out too far. I solved this by drilling a 1-inch hole in the front cap, or you can cut it off.

The 245/45 ZR-17 tires and 315/35 ZR-17 are the same diameter as the stock tires"

Camaro Convertible?

Q: Why will the 17"x11" ZR-1 Style wheel not fit on the 1993-1997 Camaro Convertible?

A: The 17x11 wheel does not fit correctly on the '93-'97 Camaro "convertible" due to the storage compartment that holds the top when it is down. The compartment takes up too much room not allowing enough clearance for the wider wheels.

I know it seems strange, but in fact GM used to send SLP their hardtops and had them modified into convertibles through 1997. Starting in 1998, GM actually designed the car to be a convertible and changed the top and how the back end storage compartment was built. Starting with the '98 model, there is more clearance allowing the wider 17x11 rims to fit properly.

Wider 17x10.5 on the Fox Body?

Q: I really want to put the wider 17x10.5 Cobra R style wheels on the back of my Fox Body Mustang. I have already converted my car to 5-lug. What else do I need to do to make them work?

A: Boy do we get asked this question often. Sorry, but the bad news is that the 17x10.5 rims were designed to fit on the 1994 and newer Mustangs. There is just not enough clearance on the 1979-1993 Mustang. We do not recommend using a wheel on your car that has not been designed for that application.

Still, in case you are determined to try it. Here is the explanation that one of our customer's sent us. Please keep in mind that AFS Wheels has not tried this and is not recommending that you do either. We are simply passing on the info for whatever it is worth. This is what he had to say:

"All I "REALLY" had to do was remove the rear horizontal mount shock (I guess you could fab a mount and move the shock inwards if you had to keep it but most guys I talk to said that shock hasn't worked well in years and they don't miss it at all), then lightly (with a big hammer) massage the inner fender to take out the factory bumps and uneven surfaces. I didn't even have to roll the outer fender lip. I have at least half an inch either side of the tire with no rubbing. Oh yeah figured out a cool way to get the emergency cables a 1/4 inch or so out of the way so you don't have any rubbing. If you replace the lower control bushing you get rid of any slop you may encounter by removing the horizontal shock. Instead I pulled the control arms and replaced them with Hotchkis complete with new poly bushings. Then I put drag coils and had them shortened to match the height of the front end of my car, new sway bar and brakes. Oh yeah all the while putting 3.55's, replacing the tranny that I blew a week earlier and topped it off with a chrome diff cover (we all know how much faster a car is with chrome, it's like nitros for the educationally challenged). Not a job I would encourage to someone with no patience and a new set of fathers day tools. P.S. If you had a bunch of money you could go with the rear coil-over kit and they would slide right on, aside from the inner fender sculpting."

8. Cleaning Wheels

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How do I maintain chrome wheels?

Q: I want to keep my chrome wheels looking great. What do I use to clean them? Any upkeep tips?

A: The most important thing about chrome wheels is to keep them clean. We use a "non-alcohol" glass cleaner here at our shop with a soft rag similar to a t-shirt material. You want to make sure that you do not use any harsh chemicals that could eat into the chrome. Use caution when you use a tire cleaner or if you take your car to a car wash, make sure that they do not spray a tire cleaner onto the rims.

If you drive in the snow, make sure the wheels are washed afterwards, as road salts are corrosive. Another reason to keep them clean is brake dust is harsh and can eat into the chrome. If you have something tough, such as a road tar on them, use chrome cleaner. We especially like the Mothers chrome cleaner. Just don't rub too hard, as chrome is a thin layer and you can rub right through it with repeated "hard" rubbing.

Exposure to extreme temperatures can also be tough on your wheels. If you are taking the chrome wheels off for the winter, store them in a heated, well ventilated room.

Watch out for the neighbors dog that thinks your car makes a good fire hydrant. Pet urine is very acidic and repeated doses, left on your wheels will cause damage or discoloration.