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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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I have a freind whose going to sell me a set c5 wheels and new tires at an exellent price ( polished aluminum) any thoughts?
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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lol which style of C5 wheels there are several types! but all of them look good on C4's just some look better then others
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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they are the thin spoke wheels
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ignatz521
they are the thin spoke wheels
Those are my favorite of all C5 wheels look up central coaster, sjw or swj lol, and andy95 i think is his screen name they all have chome thin spokes and look awesome on there vettes just be prepared to paint your calipers and rotor hats because they leave them both exposed and look awesome when done right
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Those are my favorite of all C5 wheels look up central coaster, sjw or swj lol, and andy95 i think is his screen name they all have chome thin spokes and look awesome on there vettes just be prepared to paint your calipers and rotor hats because they leave them both exposed and look awesome when done right
get all that brake hardware looking nice. just one more thing to clean
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Price is a factor. Used ? New?
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I think a set of C5 thinspokes sets off a late-C4 better than anything else I've ever seen. Here's my favorite shot of my '94 with chromed thinspokes:



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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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price cant be beat, tires are new michiln zero preasure &wheels are used but in very good shape for $1000
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SJW
I think a set of C5 thinspokes sets off a late-C4 better than anything else I've ever seen. Here's my favorite shot of my '94 with chromed thinspokes:



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There you are! that picture is so nice! looks like those wheels were made just for that car
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian9
There you are! that picture is so nice! looks like those wheels were made just for that car
Thanks for the kind words, Brian. I do love these wheels on this car. Depending upon which car I decide to drive, they might be rolling through your state next week!

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Originally Posted by SJW
Thanks for the kind words, Brian. I do love these wheels on this car. Depending upon which car I decide to drive, they might be rolling through your state next week!

Be well,

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Really? what for? and what part of the state you going to? while you are down in the state here is a list of events going on...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1572444

if its in the tampa area let me andthe other forum members around here knw and lets all hang out your vette in that pic looks flawless i would love to see it in person
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Originally Posted by Brian9
Really? what for? and what part of the state you going to? while you are down in the state here is a list of events going on...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1572444

if its in the tampa area let me andthe other forum members around here knw and lets all hang out your vette in that pic looks flawless i would love to see it in person
I'll be in Kissimmee (no, not to see the mouse) next week, Key West the following week. I'm not sure which car I'll be driving yet, but I'll decide that tomorrow. Unfortunately, we're having more winter weather here today, and that means road salt.

If you'd like to try to meet up, drop me an email, and we can see what might be possible. It would be to shake your hand.

Thanks for the link to the events. I'll check it out.

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Originally Posted by SJW
I'll be in Kissimmee (no, not to see the mouse) next week, Key West the following week. I'm not sure which car I'll be driving yet, but I'll decide that tomorrow. Unfortunately, we're having more winter weather here today, and that means road salt.

If you'd like to try to meet up, drop me an email, and we can see what might be possible. It would be to shake your hand.

Thanks for the link to the events. I'll check it out.

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Sounds good Ill pm you my cell number and maybe we can go to that car show in pasco its supposed to be a really good show and Im sure there will be alot of other forum members there you can meet too
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Originally Posted by Brian9
Those are my favorite of all C5 wheels look up central coaster, sjw or swj lol, and andy95 i think is his screen name they all have chome thin spokes and look awesome on there vettes just be prepared to paint your calipers and rotor hats because they leave them both exposed and look awesome when done right
I've been looking at thin spokes as well, just not sure if I want chrome or polished.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Not bad, i got my c6 polished rims for 1125$ to my door.

With new tires
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