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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Just got our new wheels from Bob's House of Wheels yesterday. Got 'em on last night. Our first mod....and yes, I know they are not C5 wheels. Can some one tell me how to size this pic properly? I am using photobucket.
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Looking good. Maybe post some resized ones so we can see the wheels better.
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I'm afraid to ask, how much does new wheels like that run? I was thinking of upgrading my rims....
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Those wheels look great. I love the look of C6 wheels on a C5.
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I'm afraid to ask, how much does new wheels like that run? I was thinking of upgrading my rims....
About $739 (plus $90 shipping to WA) from Bobs House of Wheels...call him. Great to deal with.
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Very Nice!! Looks like you got rid of those hideous wagon wheels wheels so to that!!
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They look very good!!
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looks great!! love the chrome.
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