'86 wheels question.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Shelton CT
'86 wheels question.
I have a set of '86 wheels I am selling, and I was fairly sure they too were made of magnesium like my previous stock '85 vette had.
now i have someone saying they are aluminum, not magnesium.
Anyone know for SURE?
Thanks.
now i have someone saying they are aluminum, not magnesium.
Anyone know for SURE?
Thanks.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: '86 wheels question. (MrNuke)
Where'd you hear this? They're aluminum as far as I know. The only magnesium part on the car is the valve covers.
I have an 85 z51 btw.
I have an 85 z51 btw.
Racer
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From: Gap PA
Re: '86 wheels question. (MrNuke)
You got any pics of the wheels...?
HOW MUCH?
I'm kinda in the market. Around the Corvette symbol in the center of my rear rims is a little "peeled" looking. Always looking for a replacement!
HOW MUCH?
I'm kinda in the market. Around the Corvette symbol in the center of my rear rims is a little "peeled" looking. Always looking for a replacement!
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Le Mans Master
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Re: '86 wheels question. (Bilyk)
I don't rememebr where I saw that the '85 was magnesium. I think it was imprinted inside the wheelwell, but that was like 2-3 years ago. My brain don't go that far back. :lol:
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Re: '86 wheels question. (MrNuke)
There were 2 wheel suppliers for '85, Modern Wheel and Enkei. The latter were a bit lighter so maybe that's where the maganesium rumor started. There were also some magnesium wheels used by the "factory" cars, but they were a wide spoked design. :steering:
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Re: '86 wheels question. (darkcarn85)
I read on a website that the Enkei wheels are better, and not used till 86.
I just checked mine in the backyard, and they're Enkei's, or at least the one on top of the stack is. These came off my 85
The Enkei symbol is stamped on the black painted part between spokes, on the outside of the wheel. Looks like a "M" with an upside down "J" attached to it.
I just checked mine in the backyard, and they're Enkei's, or at least the one on top of the stack is. These came off my 85
The Enkei symbol is stamped on the black painted part between spokes, on the outside of the wheel. Looks like a "M" with an upside down "J" attached to it.