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Keep the Stockies, they look best!
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I like the Foose DF5
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I like the Foose Nitrous
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Get new wheels, just not those!
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Keep the stockers or get new wheels just not those
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by uracowman
I am sorry but foose wheels in general look like trash on vettes.
Is That A Fact
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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hmm, dont like them sorry.

keep the stockers
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by uracowman
I am sorry but foose wheels in general look like trash on vettes.


Heavy, cast chrome wheels made by MHT.

No different than Niche, Neeper, Driv, DUB...all the usual ghetto-fab sub-brands.

It's really kind of a shame he chose them to produce his branded wheel line.

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by J.P.M.
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not to rag on the vette but do you HONESTLY think those look good on your vette?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Keep the stockers or get new wheels just not those


Of course, you know my preference!!

I love Chip Foose, I just don't like those two chioces for wheels...

sorry man, you asked...
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by steve8
Not a fan.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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go with CCW or HRE, they look great on a vette
For a cheaper wheel go with C6 Z06 wheel

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Keep the stockers or get new wheels just not those

Try some black motorsports.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Not a fan of either Foose wheel

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Interesting thread. I thought I was the only one on the forum that likes the thin spokes!
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Originally Posted by uracowman
not to rag on the vette but do you HONESTLY think those look good on your vette?
If I didnt then I wouldnt have purchased them.
The only real question here is what does the owner like and what will he put on his vehicle.
You will get the people that say "No Way" and the others that say "They look great" and yet others that are scared to say anything due to the hint of getting flamed on here by the "Hornets Nest Whackers" but in the end its up to the OP.
Thanks for your comment uracowman, as it is always appreciated





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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Baron138
I like the stocks.
..i like the stocks much better!

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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CCW or some hyper silver Z06 wheels are awesome on the machine silver...if you want one of the Foose though, go with the DF5's

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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:41 AM
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Didnt vote, but Id do the DFS's (and sell me the stockies )
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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I like some of the Foose designs, the ones you choose probably the most, but have heard so so things about the quality of these wheels. Not saying Foose isn't good quality, but the company that makes them. If I remember they might be kinda heavy too.

The DF5 would be the better option of the two. The Nitrous looks like Mustang wheels, with an extra spoke. Definitly don't get Mustang wheels on a Corvette. The DF5 look pretty good but just not my personal choice. I chose to get wheels but not thoose based on these opinions of mine.

It's all personal opinions though. In the end get whatever makes you happy.

Best of luck.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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neither foose look good.
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