Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings
Just ordered a set and was wondering what you thought about the quality and look of the aftermarket sets. I plan on changing wheels someday but for now these will look just fine.
Drifting
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From: Chico Ca
Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (Eddie 70)
I think aftermarket rings is just fine unless you want to spend too much money on the good ones. I actually have some trim rings off some old chrysler on one of my Chevelles and they look fine-- in fact here is a pic of that clunker
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Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (paul67)
A few years ago I bought a set of aftermarket trim rings and they had a yellowish tint .
Noticeable when parked next to another vette with 4 clip trim rings.
Over the winter I bought a set of the better quality 4 clip trim rings on EBay.
Noticeable when parked next to another vette with 4 clip trim rings.
Over the winter I bought a set of the better quality 4 clip trim rings on EBay.
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From: Virginia USA
Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (paul67)
I bought mine from Eckler's and although the attachment brackets are not "correct" they look wonderful. I am very happy with them.
I bought the SS ones and they look great.
Drifting
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From: Sacramento California
Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (Eddie 70)
I bought a set at a swap meet, There are 2 flavors, stainless (yellowish) and chrome. They have diaphragm type fingers instead of 4 clips but seem to be lasting very well.
The upside to this is the elimination of strange squeaks and clicks while rolling, although you can tell that they are not original because of the missing ridge on the corner if you know what I'm talking about.
Here they are on my Impala.
The upside to this is the elimination of strange squeaks and clicks while rolling, although you can tell that they are not original because of the missing ridge on the corner if you know what I'm talking about.
Here they are on my Impala.
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From: Texas
Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (Tex71BB)
I ordered the stainless aftermarket trim rings. They fit better (snug against the rim), and I like the look of them better, without that flat 'lip' at the edge. I have the dinged up originals in the attic.
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Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (Jeff 6T9)
I ordered the stainless aftermarket trim rings. They fit better (snug against the rim), and I like the look of them better, without that flat 'lip' at the edge. I have the dinged up originals in the attic.
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Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (Jeffski)
I ordered mine earlier this week and they are already here. Man that was fast!!! They do look a whole lot better than what I had. Original style replacements was out($$$$) these were $60. They will look great on my car. Now when is that thing coming home? :confused:
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Anyone Using Aftermarket Trim Rings (427basketcase)
[QUOTE]I bought a set at a swap meet, There are 2 flavors, stainless (yellowish) and chrome. They have diaphragm type fingers instead of 4 clips but seem to be lasting very well.
The upside to this is the elimination of strange squeaks and clicks while rolling, although you can tell that they are not original because of the missing ridge on the corner if you know what I'm talking about.
:iagree: I have the Stainless Steel aftermarket (Taiwan) rings from Corvette Central. I bought them to get rid of the squeeking and rubbing noise the old four clip set generated. I still have the original rings, in near perfect shape, but choose not to use them because of the noise... :rolleyes:
The upside to this is the elimination of strange squeaks and clicks while rolling, although you can tell that they are not original because of the missing ridge on the corner if you know what I'm talking about.
:iagree: I have the Stainless Steel aftermarket (Taiwan) rings from Corvette Central. I bought them to get rid of the squeeking and rubbing noise the old four clip set generated. I still have the original rings, in near perfect shape, but choose not to use them because of the noise... :rolleyes:
