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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Hey guys, I need a little help. Ive been searching for new wheels for my C5 for about a month now and I still haven't found anything. I am looking for black wheels (aftermarket looking, not the usual GM styles), around $1400 the most, but cheaper would be better. I am not really interested on getting any expensive sets but I have yet to find anything for the C5. I know a lot of people like the HRE's but they are a bit pricey, and I rarely drive the car anyway.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to read them...Thanks
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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check out the black motorsports with the polished lip. at $500 a set they look nice. they are a gm z06 style but do set the car appart.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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Check with Bob at House of Wheels or Tomzwheels - both forum vendors.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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At $350 per wheel - unfortunately...you are pretty limited if you want something other than the "usual GM styles".

There are some unique wheels available from HRE, iForged, etc. that can have custom painted centers and look different - but they cost more than your limit. Maybe you should be looking in the C5 Parts for Sale section or post a "want to buy".
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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try www.introwheels.com
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Check out the ROH Drift R's. I saw a set on a C5 at Carlisle (silly me didn't take a pic unfortunately) and they looked pretty dang nice. Black center, DEEP dish, and about $250 per wheel. Can be had in 18x8, 18x9, 18x10, and 19's in the same widths.

I'm only going to post a pic because the vendor isn't a supporting vendor of the website, if you want the info PM me.

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Thanks, those are pretty nice actually, not too expensive at all...
If I get a set of 19x11 and 18x8.5, what size tires should I look for?
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