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Old 04-09-2014, 10:16 AM
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I'm replacing my Rally rims & trim rings and those weird 1 pc mini-knockoff "pop-ins." I'm also replacing the tires.

My question is; Are these just generic rally rims and/or they date coded to this 1966 Vette? I'm asking because if they are "C2" rally rims then I might keep them. If they are just generic Rally rims I have someone who would like to buy them. They would sell as Rally Rims, Tires in great shape and Trim rings, set of 4, balanced.
What is there fair market value?
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What are if any markings on the wheels. If original by the valve steem will say DC and by a lug nut say KH. the trim rings if there is only 4 clips that's original with a big value. Any other are not. Centers unless perfect are worthless
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Originally Posted by 72and86
I'm replacing my Rally rims & trim rings and those weird 1 pc mini-knockoff "pop-ins." I'm also replacing the tires.

My question is; Are these just generic rally rims and/or they date coded to this 1966 Vette? I'm asking because if they are "C2" rally rims then I might keep them. If they are just generic Rally rims I have someone who would like to buy them. They would sell as Rally Rims, Tires in great shape and Trim rings, set of 4, balanced.
What is there fair market value?
If they're truly rally rims you won't find a date code for a 1966 Vette as rally wheels weren't available for a 1966 Vette. First became available on the 1967.
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Here's what I have. Looks like a "GM" stamp on the rim, a "5" by the valve and thats the trim rings I have...
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The "FW" code rally wheel, is a 15x7 wheel, with a 4.25" backspace.

The FW is a very common Chevy Rally wheel, that was first used in 1971. It was optional on the Monte Carlo in 71 & 72, and on Monte Carlos, Chevelle/Malibus & El Caminos, from 73-77. It was never used on the Corvette.

The "5" indicates that your wheel was likely made in 1975.
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The trim rings are cheap after-market, add the rust on the clips basically makes them worthless, my .02
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The trim rings are cheap after-market, add the rust on the clips basically makes them worthless, my .02
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But it's "C-2" rust. Can't I bag it and sell it?
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
The "FW" code rally wheel, is a 15x7 wheel, with a 4.25" backspace.

The FW is a very common Chevy Rally wheel, that was first used in 1971. It was optional on the Monte Carlo in 71 & 72, and on Monte Carlos, Chevelle/Malibus & El Caminos, from 73-77. It was never used on the Corvette.

The "5" indicates that your wheel was likely made in 1975.
Thanks! Just the info I needed...

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