C5 Magnesium Wheels
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Originally Posted by LAYNLOW
What do you guys think of the Magnesium C5 wheels?
I don't see many Vette's running these and I wonder why.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
I don't see many Vette's running these and I wonder why.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
They FUGLY!
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I think the reason you don't see many of them is because it was a pricey option.
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
I think the reason you don't see many of them is because it was a pricey option.
For a couple of years, they were $3000. Then GM dropped the price to $2K. Not available in 2003. In 2004, I think they were $1K.They are a great-looking wheel, imho....
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I totally agree, they're great looking wheels!
I've looked at so many after market wheels I can't take it anymore.
And I saw a set of these at the Chevy Vette Fest and thought they look clean and fast.
I see alot of vettes with the big and wide 19's and 20's and they look good also, but just not for me.
I think a vette should look like a vette, my opinion only.
Thanks
I've looked at so many after market wheels I can't take it anymore.
And I saw a set of these at the Chevy Vette Fest and thought they look clean and fast.
I see alot of vettes with the big and wide 19's and 20's and they look good also, but just not for me.
I think a vette should look like a vette, my opinion only.
Thanks
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From: Alberta
Originally Posted by LAYNLOW
I totally agree, they're great looking wheels!
I've looked at so many after market wheels I can't take it anymore.
And I saw a set of these at the Chevy Vette Fest and thought they look clean and fast.
I see alot of vettes with the big and wide 19's and 20's and they look good also, but just not for me.
I think a vette should look like a vette, my opinion only.
Thanks
I've looked at so many after market wheels I can't take it anymore.
And I saw a set of these at the Chevy Vette Fest and thought they look clean and fast.
I see alot of vettes with the big and wide 19's and 20's and they look good also, but just not for me.
I think a vette should look like a vette, my opinion only.
Thanks
Pretty much the reason I bought them as well.
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From: Toronto Ontario
Originally Posted by HummelS
For a couple of years, they were $3000. Then GM dropped the price to $2K. Not available in 2003. In 2004, I think they were $1K.They are a great-looking wheel, imho....
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Originally Posted by LAYNLOW
What do you guys think of the Magnesium C5 wheels?
I don't see many Vette's running these and I wonder why.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
I don't see many Vette's running these and I wonder why.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
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The magnesium wheels look great on the C5. The only drawback with them is the paint tends to chip easily.
Burning Brakes
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I have them on my '03 Spiral Gray, they were an option of about $1,700 if I remember correctly.
I like them because, like you say, you don't see them much..they are different.
Not as much of a "bling" factor, but more of a meaner, racey look, in my opinion
I like them because, like you say, you don't see them much..they are different.
Not as much of a "bling" factor, but more of a meaner, racey look, in my opinion
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From: Galveston Indiana
Originally Posted by LAYNLOW
What do you guys think of the Magnesium C5 wheels?
I don't see many Vette's running these and I wonder why.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
I don't see many Vette's running these and I wonder why.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
