why AFS A-molds ?

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Jan 8, 2004 | 08:14 PM

sothpaw2

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why AFS A-molds ?

...Are they the cheapest, or is there quality/schedule good?

Are they the lightest of the aftermarket rims? (have heard conflicting weights here, but they seem to be 20-22 lbs for a 9.5" rim, close to stock).

Sounds clueless, but AFS is so popular here...

Jan 8, 2004 | 08:22 PM

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Re: why AFS A-molds ? (sothpaw2)

The quality is good, don't know about the weight.

I have used them for the last 4 years and I am satisfied with them.

Vic

Jan 9, 2004 | 10:07 AM

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Re: why AFS A-molds ? (Vic'89)

For me it was the price, the sizing and, to some extent, the looks. Mine were cheap off ebay - $550 shipped. 17x9.5 and 17x11 spaced to fit my 87? Where do I sign up? Powdercoating is beautiful. Basically, what I paid for a set of AFS wheels is about what I would have paid for one CCW wheel, which many would consider the best wheel for Corvettes.

My .02. :seeya

Jan 9, 2004 | 10:43 AM

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Re: why AFS A-molds ? (loiq)

Lets set one thing straight shall we? :)

AFS = A Company
A-Mold = A Company

They just both happen to offer 5-spoke rims.

Jan 9, 2004 | 10:52 AM

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Re: why AFS A-molds ? (sothpaw2)

Weights are close to stock, but a bit heavier.

I just got them because they made 5-spoke GS rims that fit my year, and I wouldnt need spacers or OEM GS rims that cost a fortune.

I got mine within a couple weeks of order, there are alot of wheel weights though.