New 08 split spoke style on c5?
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Burning Brakes
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New 08 split spoke style on c5?
Does anyone have the new 08 split spoke style rim on their c5 yet? I kinda like them - different. I see way too many c5 and c6 z06 style rims on c5 so Im kinda burnt on them. Plus the angles of the split spoke (little rounder) IMO goes with the rounded shapes of the c5 (c6 is very angular so the c6 rims look fine on a c6 IMO).
Here is a picture of one.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...-exchange.aspx
Here is a picture of one.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...-exchange.aspx
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I think that rim is pretty damn ugly.....
It has no lip.. it would look like the mustang rim if it didnt have the split
Why cant these manufactures take a hint from companies like HRE, CCW, or I-forged
It has no lip.. it would look like the mustang rim if it didnt have the split
Why cant these manufactures take a hint from companies like HRE, CCW, or I-forged
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You mean as opposed to the massive lip seen on wagon wheels, thinspokes, C5 Z06 wheels. 05-07 C6 and Z06 wheels? 
No, It'll never compare to aftermarket wheels...but for an OE wheel, the spoke style will work well on a C5.
No, It'll never compare to aftermarket wheels...but for an OE wheel, the spoke style will work well on a C5.
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I was also wondering why my C6 wheels dont have a massive lip 
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Haven't seen any on a C5 yet, but I do think they would look pretty good. 
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02MillenniumVette photoshopped them (in black) onto his ride some time ago..
Give me a few minutes and I'll find the pics for you.
Edit: here they are:
Give me a few minutes and I'll find the pics for you.
Edit: here they are:
Last edited by FinnZ06; Nov 28, 2007 at 04:28 AM.
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WOW. Those actually look pretty damn good. I was skeptical at first because I don't like how the stock C6 wheels look on C5's. Everyone might think I'm crazy, but I like my wagon wheels just fine.
Oh and by the way... VERY nice photoshop job. I thought it was an actual photograph!
Oh and by the way... VERY nice photoshop job. I thought it was an actual photograph!
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WOW. Those actually look pretty damn good. I was skeptical at first because I don't like how the stock C6 wheels look on C5's. Everyone might think I'm crazy, but I like my wagon wheels just fine.
Oh and by the way... VERY nice photoshop job. I thought it was an actual photograph!
Oh and by the way... VERY nice photoshop job. I thought it was an actual photograph!
