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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Default Chrome wheel experts - advice needed
I'm considering buying the Z06 chromies and need some information. I see others speak of OEM and Repros.

What are the advantages and disadvantages to both?

What vendors offer OEM and/or Repros?

I'm sure this has been covered before but thanks in advance.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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I bought my Z06 chromies from Bob (House of Wheels). Very happy with the quality of the wheels and the service Bob gives.
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Originally Posted by Lestat712
I'm considering buying the Z06 chromies and need some information. I see others speak of OEM and Repros.

What are the advantages and disadvantages to both?

What vendors offer OEM and/or Repros?

I'm sure this has been covered before but thanks in advance.
Hey Hey, somebody from Iowa I just got mine two days ago from Bobs House of Wheels. They are replica wheels. Lot cheaper than GM. Alot of forum members buy from him so they must be good wheels.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NDMIKE88
I bought my Z06 chromies from Bob (House of Wheels). Very happy with the quality of the wheels and the service Bob gives.
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OEM PROs: lighter and stronger than repros

OEM CONs: only come in 17x9.5 and 18x10.5 sizes
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The weight of the reproductions cost me a little over one tenth in qtr mile ET. If I had to do it over I would have stuck with OEM wheels.
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