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Old 03-26-2015, 02:48 AM
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Not bad, but if you're going to have bolts, I'd prefer if they were real. Also prefer polished aluminum, not chrome, at least they're not black.
Old 03-26-2015, 05:02 AM
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Thanks for the input everyone. I already know I like them. I'm thinking the chrome finish will look great with the color of my car. Although I do like the black chrome finish as well. I was also trying to find something a little less "common" and I think this is it. What do you all think of the tire choice? I'm actually a little more worried about that than the wheels.
Old 03-26-2015, 11:04 AM
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Not a fan here, but I've heard good things about the tires.
Old 03-26-2015, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CRASH03
Thanks for the input everyone. I already know I like them. I'm thinking the chrome finish will look great with the color of my car. Although I do like the black chrome finish as well. I was also trying to find something a little less "common" and I think this is it. What do you all think of the tire choice? I'm actually a little more worried about that than the wheels.
Just put SR1 Bullets on my car about 2 weeks ago love the deep dish look wheels seem to be very good quality.



Old 03-26-2015, 11:10 AM
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fads are always changing. right now I think black wheels are in and chrome is out.
Old 03-26-2015, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CRASH03
What Do You Think of These Wheels??
I think they are awful, and don't belong on a Corvette. They are cheap, cheesy, and Chinese. As others have mentioned, heavy wheels dipped in cheap chrome belong on other cars. Like 4-door Caprices driven in ghettos.
Old 03-26-2015, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
I think they are awful, and don't belong on a Corvette. They are cheap, cheesy, and Chinese. As others have mentioned, heavy wheels dipped in cheap chrome belong on other cars. Like 4-door Caprices driven in ghettos.
So really, you're kinda on the fence about them.
Old 03-26-2015, 02:06 PM
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^^ LMAO! Maybe I should show him a picture of me in my Impala SS, rollin' through Bed Sty on 22's?
Old 03-26-2015, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by grantv
So really, you're kinda on the fence about them.


Originally Posted by CRASH03
^^ LMAO! Maybe I should show him a picture of me in my Impala SS, rollin' through Bed Sty on 22's?
I used to work for a very large Lexani wheel distributor. Your little 22s won't get me skurred, yo.
Old 03-26-2015, 02:46 PM
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Yes a car is an appliance, even a Corvette and life is choices so
let's not get too worked up over how nice or tacky the fridge is

My fridge is Supercharged

I spent money there instead of more for light weight alloy wheels.

I like the style of the Spyders over RVETT42s Bullets.

Though not a fan of them I don't care about the fake rivets, don't even notice them.
Though heavier than the factory polished 5 spokes weight is not really an issue for me
and they seem to be of high enough quality for the 1200.00 price.
I went with Bridgestone R11 Potenza tires which was another 1300.00

With my A&A SC with 8 lbs of boost and 550 rwhp-500 ft/lb torque I needed bigger wheels
and better gripping tires

Not fond of black wheels for what they cost.
If you want that look try some black plastikote from Autozone.
You could also try different colors

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Old 03-26-2015, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
I think they are awful, and don't belong on a Corvette. They are cheap, cheesy, and Chinese. As others have mentioned, heavy wheels dipped in cheap chrome belong on other cars. Like 4-door Caprices driven in ghettos.
You really could work on overcoming your shyness!!
Old 03-26-2015, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jptgs1
You really could work on overcoming your shyness!!
LOL
Old 03-26-2015, 04:45 PM
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Not a fan at all. Cheap and you can tell. For what you would spend on those and brand new tires I'd buy a nice set of used CCW's, HRE's, Fikse's etc off the classified section. A guy was selling a complete set of CCW classics on there recently for $1,200 with nice tires. Looked to be in good condition.
Old 03-26-2015, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CRASH03
Considering replacing the stock base wheels on my '98 Convertible with these "Ultra Deep Lip SR1 Spyder Triple Chrome" wheels and a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. Any thoughts?

Corvette Ultra Deep Lip SR1 Spyder Triple Chrome Corvette Wheels C6 C5 | eBay
With no offense intended to anybody but if you like them then pull the trigger. Others opinions don't mean squat.
Old 03-28-2015, 12:11 AM
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Since you asked, I prefer the stock 5 spoke wheel to those.
I'm not against after market wheels on our Vettes, but it's difficult to find a set that improves the look over stock in my opinion.
Old 03-29-2015, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyC5
Since you asked, I prefer the stock 5 spoke wheel to those.
BobbC5, I haven't been able to post of picture of my car yet, but if I had you'd see it has the BASE base wheels on it, and I have to say they are one of the ugliest cheapest looking wheels I've ever seen and just about ANY wheel would be an improvement. In fact, after just spending a large sum of money to buy it, I noticed the tires had the beginnings of dry rot (Just some minor cracking). I told my girl I'd have to get new tires and wheels. Then I said the tires were a necessity, but the wheels weren't. She replied, "Oh no, those things have GOT to go." And THAT'S why I love her. LOL
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Old 03-29-2015, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE=jakecol;1589274194]With no offense intended to anybody but if you like them then pull the trigger. Others opinions don't mean squat. [/QUOTE]

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Old 03-29-2015, 01:19 PM
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Not bad looking but a headache to keep clean.
Old 03-29-2015, 09:50 PM
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Not a fan...at all.
Old 03-30-2015, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ZF Six
Since you did ask for opinions, I don't like them. I think the make the car look cheap. Almost any replica looks better than those wheels.


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