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Jan 15, 2010 | 11:20 PM

1955 copper

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Wire wheels this time correct

Here is a add from 1953 union gas showing the 53 to 55 GM over the counter Accessory wire wheels I have on my 55 . GM called them out as Motor wheels.Which few Corvette guys know about. The cost today for one is usley more then all four original wheels and hub caps!

PS I made the mistake on my other post saying wire wheels. Sorry

Jan 15, 2010 | 11:47 PM

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Were they the same as the Buick wheels of the era, but with different hub caps?

Jan 15, 2010 | 11:55 PM

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Were they the same as the Buick wheels of the era, but with different hub caps?

Close but no

Jan 16, 2010 | 12:10 AM

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Roy's car looks great with the wires.

Jan 16, 2010 | 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 1955 copper

GM called them out as Motor wheels.Which few Corvette guys know about.

That's because they were manufactured by Motor Wheel Corporation in Lansing, Michigan (the similar wheels used on Chryslers were made by Kelsey-Hayes).

Jan 16, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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What about these wheels we saw a Kissimmee last year? I realize the center cap is different but are the wheels the same, or more modern? Regardless, they sure looked good on the red Vette......

Jan 16, 2010 | 01:34 PM

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They seem to look more like wont you can buy today , He might have seen mine and liked the idea and added newer ones . But still makes the Corvette look outstanding.