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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Need to get a set of wheels for my C4, I don't really want to put a set of Chinese manufactured ones on the car. What brand are made in the states?


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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Great question. I'm trying to find out myself.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Motsiv2
Great question. I'm trying to find out myself.
I've seen a few collector edition 5 spokes on the forum (OEM take-offs), but no US made replica's.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Centerline Wheels, Santa Fe Springs, Ca. They manufacture here in So. Cal.
I just bought some for my 69 elco.

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Even some of the stock wheels were made in Japan (Enkie) or Kelsey-Hayes of Mexico.

The 96 Grand Sport wheels were made by A-Mold Corporation located in Ohio. The Z06 wheels on my 02 coupe are made by Speedline which is an English corporation.

Back in 98. I bought a set of AFS wheels for a 92 vert I had at the time and those were made in Japan. Japanese wheels are typically made to very high standards and the wheels that meet their standards have a "JWL" logo on them Here's a link that has pics of the JWL logo on a wheel.

There are probably lots of aftermarket wheels that are made in the US. As mentioned, Centerline, Boyd's are two examples and there are probably more. I would not worry any about wheels marked as made in Japan or Europe.

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It's hard to find anything made 100% in the USA.
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I'm pretty sure American Racing wheels are made here, Fikse and I think CCW as well.
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
Even some of the stock wheels were made in Japan (Enkie) or Kelsey-Hayes of Mexico.

The 96 Grand Sport wheels were made by A-Mold Corporation located in Ohio. The Z06 wheels on my 02 coupe are made by Speedline which is an English corporation.

Back in 98. I bought a set of AFS wheels for a 92 vert I had at the time and those were made in Japan. Japanese wheels are typically made to very high standards and the wheels that meet their standards have a "JWL" logo on them Here's a link that has pics of the JWL logo on a wheel.

There are probably lots of aftermarket wheels that are made in the US. As mentioned, Centerline, Boyd's are two examples and there are probably more. I would not worry any about wheels marked as made in Japan or Europe.
My originals were made in Japan. No problems whatsoever. I have Azevs since at least 6 years ago. Thumbs up!

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It's hard to find anything made 100% in the USA.
Also, is OP okay with wheels designed and tested here and made somewhere else? I'd have no problems with plants in Germany, China, Peru, or whatever if they were certified ISO 9000 or quality assured.

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I'm pretty sure American Racing wheels are made here, Fikse and I think CCW as well.
Those are ultra sweet!
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
It's hard to find anything made 100% in the USA.
Roughly half the parts for your car were manufactured in other countries, including many OEM rims....
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Even GM A-Molds orginals were made in Japan and are a damn fine wheel. I would not discount a set of those in your search


But As other have posted Fiske make a fine set of American made wheels. They are expensive however but a damn fine set of racing wheels
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My racing wheels are forged CCW's

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Does the sawblades where made in the USA?

I like a lot my sawblades....
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Does the sawblades where made in the USA?

I like a lot my sawblades....
Some where made in JAPAN
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Arf !
I want to keep mine and I asked a pro I know to
balance them, redo the edges and renew the polished clear coting.
He told me around 200 euros per wheel.
This make me hesitate with aftermarket wheels I saw in here that
I does not like much....

I will most probably rebuild them.
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
My racing wheels are forged CCW's

Heres a For you Brian
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Fikse here
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Originally Posted by Aurora40
I'm pretty sure American Racing wheels are made here, Fikse and I think CCW as well.
Made in the USA!

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