C5 Magnesium Wheels
Pro
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 669
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From: CA
Magnesium wheels: year number sold option price
1998- 1425 sets $3000.00
1999- 2029 " "
2000- 2652 " 2000.00
2001- 1022 " "
2002- 114 " 1500.00
2003- 293 " "
2004- ? 995.00
I love them on my Mag Red-Tan-tan vert. Oaks99 and I have
identical cars.
1998- 1425 sets $3000.00
1999- 2029 " "
2000- 2652 " 2000.00
2001- 1022 " "
2002- 114 " 1500.00
2003- 293 " "
2004- ? 995.00
I love them on my Mag Red-Tan-tan vert. Oaks99 and I have
identical cars.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,457
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From: bolckow missouri
Originally Posted by Mike McCoy
Magnesium wheels: year number sold option price
1998- 1425 sets $3000.00
1999- 2029 " "
2000- 2652 " 2000.00
2001- 1022 " "
2002- 114 " 1500.00
2003- 293 " "
2004- ? 995.00
I love them on my Mag Red-Tan-tan vert. Oaks99 and I have
identical cars.
1998- 1425 sets $3000.00
1999- 2029 " "
2000- 2652 " 2000.00
2001- 1022 " "
2002- 114 " 1500.00
2003- 293 " "
2004- ? 995.00
I love them on my Mag Red-Tan-tan vert. Oaks99 and I have
identical cars.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 947
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From: MS
Originally Posted by sooz
They came new with my 99 Mag REd vert as a $3000 option and they are beautiful. One of these days I will post a picture. They look fabulous on the Mag Red with the light oak top and interior. Perfect wheels in my opinion.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 5
From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
Originally Posted by LS9
I like them so much I have 2 sets.
Unfortunately, I just found a crack in 1 spoke.
Unfortunately, I just found a crack in 1 spoke.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 667
Likes: 0
From: Galveston Indiana
Originally Posted by Mike McCoy
Magnesium wheels: year number sold option price
1998- 1425 sets $3000.00
1999- 2029 " "
2000- 2652 " 2000.00
2001- 1022 " "
2002- 114 " 1500.00
2003- 293 " "
2004- ? 995.00
I love them on my Mag Red-Tan-tan vert. Oaks99 and I have
identical cars.
1998- 1425 sets $3000.00
1999- 2029 " "
2000- 2652 " 2000.00
2001- 1022 " "
2002- 114 " 1500.00
2003- 293 " "
2004- ? 995.00
I love them on my Mag Red-Tan-tan vert. Oaks99 and I have
identical cars.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,131
Likes: 102
From: Toms River New Jersey
Magnesium Wheels
I love them! I think they look great on the C5 and had them on my 99 Pewter coupe and currently have them on my 2000 Pewter convertible. I agree with the other posters who complained about chipping. Can anyone recommend a touch up paint that actually matches the original finish? I tried the touch up that GM sells and it just doesn't match, much too dark. It's labled "N73 Bronze". I'm sure there is a good color match out there but would like to avoid spending $100.00 buying two dozen little bottles to find it.
I recently curbed one of my rear wheels and am going to change it once I find out where in the north east (I'm in New Jersey) to get it done. I managed to pick up a couple of NOS wheels to use as spares and don't want to have one ruined while being mounted. Any help with either question appreciated. Rich
jcmsp062@aol.com
I recently curbed one of my rear wheels and am going to change it once I find out where in the north east (I'm in New Jersey) to get it done. I managed to pick up a couple of NOS wheels to use as spares and don't want to have one ruined while being mounted. Any help with either question appreciated. Rich
jcmsp062@aol.com
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,656
Likes: 823
From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
Originally Posted by SIXTYTWO
I love them! I think they look great on the C5 and had them on my 99 Pewter coupe and currently have them on my 2000 Pewter convertible. I agree with the other posters who complained about chipping. Can anyone recommend a touch up paint that actually matches the original finish? I tried the touch up that GM sells and it just doesn't match, much too dark. It's labled "N73 Bronze". I'm sure there is a good color match out there but would like to avoid spending $100.00 buying two dozen little bottles to find it.
I recently curbed one of my rear wheels and am going to change it once I find out where in the north east (I'm in New Jersey) to get it done. I managed to pick up a couple of NOS wheels to use as spares and don't want to have one ruined while being mounted. Any help with either question appreciated. Rich
jcmsp062@aol.com
I recently curbed one of my rear wheels and am going to change it once I find out where in the north east (I'm in New Jersey) to get it done. I managed to pick up a couple of NOS wheels to use as spares and don't want to have one ruined while being mounted. Any help with either question appreciated. Rich
jcmsp062@aol.com
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 115
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From: Port Orange (Daytona Beach) Florida
I had the magnesium wheels on my last C-5, a BG Green Metallic Coupe. I loved the look of the wheels, but the finish is too soft and scratches way too easily. When I bought my MY Conv I considered changing the wheels, but decided against it. In 40 years these will be as desirable as knock-offs on the C-2.