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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Default Wheel Help (04 Coupe)

I'm in need of some new wheels. I'd like to go with 18s all around and would really like CCWs or some of the other forged wheels. However, they're kinda out of the budget. And i'm kind of skittish about going for most of the repro wheels that are out there (set of 4 Z06 repro for $700). So here are my questions

1) Would there be any negatives to going with 18x9.5 all the way around and sticking with OEM speedlines? Basically taking rears from two stock vettes and placing them on my car.

2) How do the repros that places like House of Wheels compare in quality to the OEM speedlines (strength being the most important)?

I really like the black Z06 machined face wheels that House of Wheels, but i'm kind of leery about the repro part. Are there any other options i should be looking at?

Thanks all!
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