Playing with Wagon Wheels
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
Playing with Wagon Wheels
My chrome wagon wheels looked good from far, but far from good. I was going to bust open the piggy bank and buy a new set of custom rims THEN I saw a pristien set of painted wagon wheels for sale. I haggled and got the set for $100. Talked to my friendly powder coater and he agreed (I haggled again...) to do them in black for me for $200. For $300 plus a little red accent paint and mounting and balancing... What - $400 total?
I'll attempt to post photos when done.
I'll attempt to post photos when done.
Last edited by HawnHog; Sep 26, 2008 at 03:50 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Franklin IN
My chrome wagon wheels looked good from far, but far from good. I was going to bust open the piggy bank and buy a new set of custom rims THEN I saw a pristien set of painted wagon wheels for sale. I haggled and got the set for $100. Talked to my friendly powder coater and he agreed (I haggled again...) to do them in black for me for $200. For $300 plus a little red accent paint and mounting and balancing... What - $400 total?
I'll attempt to post photos when done.
I'll attempt to post photos when done.
I'll post some photos of mine later. I had them powdered in Gold. My 99 is dark blue metalic. I did it because I could not find gold wheels.
Race Director
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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
In the end they are still wagon wheels, Its your car, If it were me for another 100 bucks you could have Z chrome or C6 wheels, That is what I would of done, Never been a fan of wagon wheels, But it isn't my car and I don't have to drive it.
As long as you like it. cool
Just my opinion.
As long as you like it. cool
Just my opinion.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: N E area of state Kansas
I didn't think I would like the wagon wheels either, but they are kind of growing on me. And mine are just the plain ones. I am almost thinking of not changing them, just having them chromed or buying some chrome ones. EVERYONE has the 2k+ wheels.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Belleville Il
I've seen them chromed with the little black inserts and I think it really made them look good,,Even chrome makes them look pretty good IMO. And I have a 2000 with the thin spokes(I DO prefer them on MY car,even turned down a deal on repro Z06 wheels!) 
All Aboard!!!
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From: St Louis Mo Mo
I got rid of my wagons, i think they are fine but i wanted something that popped a little more.
I have a great set for sale if someone wants to buy them and chrome them or paint them.
Steve
I have a great set for sale if someone wants to buy them and chrome them or paint them.
Steve
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: vernon hills il
i had a set of wagons stripped and highly polished, look great but no clear coat so i had to polish them every other week with nevr-dull to keep them looking sharp, much better than the chrome look, i think i paid about 150.00 per wheel
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Burning Brakes
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From: PSL FL
I have never been a fan of the wagons either until I found my car with the chrome wagons. Well I had the same issue as a lot of others, yep you guessed it, I hit a curb while out playing and broke one between the spokes. OUCH! Well in any case I have been seeing alot of other wagons out there that were painted or powder coated and with certain cars they look great so I went it and it looks good in my opinion.
So all in all in the end do what you like and don't worry what others think.
So all in all in the end do what you like and don't worry what others think.
Pro
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From: West Jordan Utah
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Hawaii
In the end they are still wagon wheels, Its your car, If it were me for another 100 bucks you could have Z chrome or C6 wheels, That is what I would of done, Never been a fan of wagon wheels, But it isn't my car and I don't have to drive it.
As long as you like it. cool
Just my opinion.
As long as you like it. cool
Just my opinion.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,152
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From: Hawaii
I have never been a fan of the wagons either until I found my car with the chrome wagons. Well I had the same issue as a lot of others, yep you guessed it, I hit a curb while out playing and broke one between the spokes. OUCH! Well in any case I have been seeing alot of other wagons out there that were painted or powder coated and with certain cars they look great so I went it and it looks good in my opinion.
So all in all in the end do what you like and don't worry what others think.
So all in all in the end do what you like and don't worry what others think.
Like I said, wasn't looking for opinions, just stating what I was going to do and for a really good price to boot. Better still, I have three guys wanting to buy my chrome set. Going to cost me even less when I sell those.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Staten Island NY
Add me to the club of Wagon Wheel supporters.
I like the looks of the stock ones when they are in perfect condition.
They are light, cheap to replace if needed and you NEVER see a cracked or broken wagon wheel.
I like the looks of the stock ones when they are in perfect condition.
They are light, cheap to replace if needed and you NEVER see a cracked or broken wagon wheel.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Leon Iowa
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
I also like the wagon wheels. I'm thinking about putting mine back on. My chrome z06 wheels are HEAVY! and all the chrome has flaked off on the inside of the wheel. they are only about 3 years old also.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
I have the picture in Photoshop, but for some reason can't post it here. When I try only the URL shows up and if you open that you not only see the WW picture but you now have access to every picture in my PhotoShop. Still trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong.