Knock-off Wheels
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern MN
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Just an opinion but I would pay the extra and go with the $2,200.00 set. I have a set of bolt ons from Virginia Vettes and the quality, although acceptable, is not 100%.
Steve
Steve
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Le Mans Master
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From: Kirtland Ohio
the color on both sets were not even close to what was on display at the show and are not close to correct.when you are paying a premium for as them you would expect them to be perfect.I would buy the cheaper wheels if all that you are looking for is a knockoff set.90% of the people cannot tell the difference the other 10% think that all the knockoff wheels are the repros any way because there are so few real ones running around out there.If you think that you can tell the difference think about all of the cars that you have seen with knockoff wheels on them and think of which wheels looked real and which looked repro.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17
the color on both sets were not even close to what was on display at the show and are not close to correct.when you are paying a premium for as them you would expect them to be perfect.I would buy the cheaper wheels if all that you are looking for is a knockoff set.90% of the people cannot tell the difference the other 10% think that all the knockoff wheels are the repros any way because there are so few real ones running around out there.If you think that you can tell the difference think about all of the cars that you have seen with knockoff wheels on them and think of which wheels looked real and which looked repro.
Just wondering, did you get any satisfaction from this guy as to why the color wasn't correct? How did the wheel look other than the color? Were there any other problems? This guy claims that his are exact duplicate of the originals.
Steve
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From: Kirtland Ohio
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Just wondering, did you get any satisfaction from this guy as to why the color wasn't correct? How did the wheel look other than the color? Were there any other problems? This guy claims that his are exact duplicate of the originals.
Steve
Just wondering, did you get any satisfaction from this guy as to why the color wasn't correct? How did the wheel look other than the color? Were there any other problems? This guy claims that his are exact duplicate of the originals.
Steve
Le Mans Master
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From: The line waiting to see Santa Claus stretched all the way back to Terre Haute, and I was at the end, Indiana
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18
I've got a set of the natural finish Western Wheels knockoffs (American made) from the late 70's or early 80's I'd ship for $1,000. They're in pretty good shape. One has a ding in the lip, but it doesn't affect performance, and they need the safety (ha ha) pins. I bought them for my '64, but decided this Winter to stick with the original hubcaps instead. I don't have any pics right now, but could snap a few tomorrow.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Wylie SC
I was hoping to see some good USA made KH replacement wheels along with some other good stuff at the Charlotte auto fair over the weekend. However it rained all the way up tho the last few hours and I did not feel like wading in mud
Just the same if you are not in a real hurry I would wait and check out some major swap meets........ That is where my KH's were found still in the box (although that was back in 99)
Doug
Just the same if you are not in a real hurry I would wait and check out some major swap meets........ That is where my KH's were found still in the box (although that was back in 99)
Doug
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '09
Is it the color of the aluminum itself that is off?
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Instructor
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Man, it sounds like, if it is not original kh knock offs nobody is happy.
Does anyone have some pictures to compare?
To me, quality is an issue. These wheels are going on an original owner fuelie.
Does anyone have some pictures to compare?
To me, quality is an issue. These wheels are going on an original owner fuelie.
Burning Brakes
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Is this that same company? I was considering having them restore the entire frame/suspension/undercarriage on my '67. Thumbs down OR
? Any recommendations in CA? 
Safety Car
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Basicly since they all come from Corvette America , buy from the dealer with lowest price & right now thats Virginia Vettes...
Worked for me, TheDog
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Team Owner
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They don't ALL come from Corvette America. They all USED TO. See above posts.
[QUOTE=StrayDog
Basicly since they all come from Corvette America , buy from the dealer with lowest price & right now thats Virginia Vettes...
[QUOTE=StrayDog
Basicly since they all come from Corvette America , buy from the dealer with lowest price & right now thats Virginia Vettes...
Racer
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From: Rochester Hills MI
The Knock offs sold by Virginia Vets , are from Corvette America and I just took delivery of a set for my 66 & they are A-1
Basicly since they all come from Corvette America , buy from the dealer with lowest price & right now thats Virginia Vettes...
Worked for me, TheDog
Basicly since they all come from Corvette America , buy from the dealer with lowest price & right now thats Virginia Vettes...
Worked for me, TheDog
Best price and service !! I can't see spending the $$$ for KH but that's just me.