Praetorian27

I have a chance to get 4 C5 Z06 wheels...17" and 18" - stock size. They are the repro's though...not original GM wheels. Are these complete junk? Super heavy? I don't know anything about these kinds of wheels. Anyone have experience with them?

jrose7004

They're really heavy but it seems that everything else is made in China I am sorry to say.

TC_1961

I have some on my car. They have the allen bolts/rivets. I dont know about quality but they suck to clean and next year I will buy some deep dish with no rivets and on my budget they will be made in China.

Praetorian27

Anyone know if they tend to be heavier or lighter than the stock wagon wheels?

Jesse Asis

You just have to read the spec., it's an international market these days, items are made everywhere. Now don't buy a rim for $25 from someone who knows someone.. Stick to name brand US or Imports, they have to follow the same rules for rim building.
I purchased an aftermarket Z06 wheel made in America from "Deals On Wheels" here in Northern California and they are the same specs. as the stock wheels. Good luck.

Praetorian27

Looking at a used set on ebay. No idea where they originally came from, but the seller said they have "China" on the back.

andy46

Definitely don't have a problem with the cheaper wheels, if they start to come ugly in a couple years, more reason to get something different for a change, and spent less in the process.
Spend lots on expensive wheels you better not get bored with them, or not really like them from new!

Vetteriffic

Stay away from that china crap....buy good old american made metal

sfc rick

NOW THAT'S some funny leftover 60's stuff there!

Suthunman

The Chinese are getting better at manufacturing. But I would still have safety concerns with wheels. I would think the material used to make the wheel out of would be critical. If they are even required to test the material, I would doubt they would have a problem falsifying a manufacturers test report.

Suthunman

I'm not sure there is much of that left anymore. Most of the larger diameter tubing I have bought recently came from Spain. I just bought a bundle of stainless steel pipe, it came from Thailand. I think the EPA has played hell with the metals industry in our country.

printmanjackson

I would buy from a vendor that is a sponser here that way you know you are getting a quality product. I have heard stories of wheels bought on fleebay that the chrome finish started flacking off or they couldn't get the wheel to balance. Wheels are something you get what you pay for type of purchase

good luck

chasboy

My club had the owner of a wheel repair/refurbishment/sales shop speak at a recent meeting. He said to stay away from the Chinese wheels.

ALLEGRO

Who knows where my wheels originated. Given the price ($1,000) I can probably assume they are from China.

The weight is largely due to the chroming process. Chrome just weighs more than non-plated wheels. It is the trade-off you make for the finish.

If you do choose to roll the dice on the China wheels, leave yourself an out, and have them checked for runout and consistancy at a reputable tire store. Should not cost you much at all to have this done and you will know what you are working with.

Good luck

dougelam

Mine were just a pound of 2 heavier, did not really think about it till you asked

CheezMoe

I say NO! Don't do it! No chinese crap on fine american performance cars. I make sure and research every part I buy to be sure. I even drive the wife nuts cause I wont let her buy anything over $200 thats made over there! New furniture last year all hand made in NC and WV..for really not much more $$ than the chinese chit she was looking at!

My vote is shop around!

Rexde1

I agree with the post about the EPA, They made it hard to chrome in the US. I got a set of chinese C6 wheels that Im happy with and they have been snowed on all winter.
Stupid EPA

whitehooptie

What's the saying? The only think American made now is booze and hookers.....

JustinStrife

A friend ran widened Motorsports C5 Z06 wheels on his h/c Z06 for years with no issues. If they can take drag racing with 345/30/18 MT tires, that's good enough durability for me.

However, since I swap wheels occasionally, I'd rather have the lightweight factory wheels as they're a lot easier on my back to lift!

f6john

Just about any repop wheel will be heavier than wagon wheels. I recently replaced my wagons with some 04 Z06 wheels and I had the old tires removed. I was amazed how light the wagons are and now understand why many are used as track wheels.