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Anyone ever regret buying a reproduction wheel?

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Old 04-22-2013, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AORoads
The quick answer is yes. And, to expand, chroming cos. would rather have a painted or unpainted wheel (as opposed to an already-chromed one) because the wheel is easier to chrome from what I"ve been told.
Thanks AO. This is good information to know. Thanks again for the reply.
Old 04-22-2013, 07:46 PM
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With my C5, it came with aftermarket chrome repros on it and I never could get them to balance right. Ended up getting some hubcentric rings for them and that helped a little but they were never perfect and it always bothered me. The appearance of the wheel was very good though.

I want to do something with the wheels on my C6, and was thinking of repros but this thread has got me rethinking that idea now. I didn't think I would, but I am actually really liking the look of the stock wheels on my 05, however they are badly scratched and have some curb rash on them. That's the main reason I want to do something different, but now I'm thinking the best thing to do might just be to have these wheels refinished. It would probably still cost a lot less than even the cheapest of repros out there.
Old 04-22-2013, 07:50 PM
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I bought the Z06 chromies pictured on the C5 in my sig from Bob's House of Wheels and had no problems at all.
Old 04-22-2013, 08:31 PM
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The problem with a question like this is if 100 people buy repo wheels and 95 of them have no issues, most of them probably won't care to post about it. But those 5 with the bad experience sure will. I got my repo cup wheels from Bob's and I have no issues and couldn't be happier. Sure they weight more but unless you drag race your car a lot it shouldn't matter.
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I bought a set of Black Chrome wheels from Bob's House of Wheels in July of 2008 for my 2009 and have not experienced any problems 45,000 miles later



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