I want new wheels!!
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I want new wheels!!
I am looking for new wheels for my 97 corvette and I have decided I want chrome 1997-04 Z06 style chrome reproduction wheels. My question is should I stay away from the reproduction wheels or are they a good quality?? Any advice would be appreciated.
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From: Alliston Ontario
Many people run the repro's without issue however there are some cases where people have problems getting them to balance. The main concern with the repro's is their weight. They are considerably heavier than the factory wheels and unsprung weight is kind of a big deal.
I plan to put repro's on my vette.
I plan to put repro's on my vette.
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Don't we all. Even if we have just had new ones. Always see one that looks better. Or different. Or . . .
I fight the battle all the time. New wheels . . . wow. Oops there is another one.
Chuckle.
Craig
I fight the battle all the time. New wheels . . . wow. Oops there is another one.
Chuckle.
Craig
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Buying Aftermarket wheels is a Roll of the DICE. Some are perfect,and some are ABSOLUTE CRAP. My experience was ;3 good wheels and one F#%KED up wheel. They always try to hide the imperfecion and tell you its OK.... BUT ITS NOT! I Urge you to rethink your options.
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Buying Aftermarket wheels is a Roll of the DICE. Some are perfect,and some are ABSOLUTE CRAP. My experience was ;3 good wheels and one F#%KED up wheel. They always try to hide the imperfecion and tell you its OK.... BUT ITS NOT! I Urge you to rethink your options. You get what you pay for.
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I am running a set of ACE Slick Hyperblack wheels (currently offered for $1200 @ Corvette Garage thread) and they run fine. However, I have always wondered about the weight. After I run through the current rubber, I plan to get a set of CCWs. Anyone know whether the CCWs are heavier or lighter than the OEM wheels? 
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I ran a set of the reproduction Z06 wheels on mine for over 3.5 years and never had a problem. They were made by Factory Reproductions and I got them from Xtreme Motorsports.
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My Dad has reproduction Y2k chrome thin spokes on his 98 and they are just fine. No problems at all.
I just bought reproduction C5 Z06 wheels from a forum member in chrome for my coupe, so I'll let ya know. LOL
I just bought reproduction C5 Z06 wheels from a forum member in chrome for my coupe, so I'll let ya know. LOL