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Jul 23, 2010 | 12:41 AM

#21

Blew by you

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What's wrong with a high polish wheel, and what's wrong with reproduction wheels? there's much more variety, than the expensive three piece wheels and a lot cheaper!.

Jul 23, 2010 | 12:49 AM

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The NNIAL8R

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Quote:

Originally Posted by manzanman

Originally I wanted Y2K thin spokes, but after reading all the threads about cracks I got discouraged and afraid to buy any. I want 0EM wheels and don't have alot of extra cash right now due to medical bills. Does anybody have any nice wheels for sale other than chrome turds that are OEM and won't crack?

Ive had chromed OEM thin spokes on my C5 Coupe since 2001 with no problems....Also have them on my C5 Convertible...90K miles...NO problems...I think a lot has to do with how you drive it...

Jul 23, 2010 | 12:55 AM

#23

Ricks-LS1

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Jul 23, 2010 | 01:35 AM

#24

jornahow

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If you want stock wheels why not get Z06 rims. You will find them regularly available in the parts for sale section here are a couple:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...06-wheels.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...black-z06.html

Jul 23, 2010 | 04:02 AM

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If you have original GM wheels and they are chrome, then either the dealer had them chromed after receiving the car or one of the previous owners of the car did that. GM did not offer chrome wheels from the factory on any of the C5 cars. They only offered high polished, painted and magnesium wheels.

That said, I do think the wagon wheels look pretty good when they are chromed. Not as good as the 5-spoke, but much better than just the painted version.

Jul 23, 2010 | 06:43 AM

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JerG

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I'm guessing we're in for a long wait to see a RPO code for chrome wagon wheels (LOL)...

Jul 23, 2010 | 10:35 AM

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LF97C5Vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JerG

I'm guessing we're in for a long wait to see a RPO code for chrome wagon wheels (LOL)...

My '97 doesn't have a glove box sticker otherwise i'd tell you the code. Since I had chrome wheels too.

-Dan

Jul 23, 2010 | 11:41 AM

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The NNIAL8R

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Originally Posted by LF97C5Vette

My '97 doesn't have a glove box sticker otherwise i'd tell you the code. Since I had chrome wheels too.

-Dan

Yeah, cuz it's not like anyone could have put a set of aftermarket chrome wheels on it in the past THIRTEEN years

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Jul 23, 2010 | 01:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by manzanman

I put factory polished thin spokes on my 99 and dumped the ugly wagon wheels. Had them on the car for 5 years and there's no cracks..Look for a set in the C5 parts for sale, ebay, or try to get to Corvettes of Carlisle next month(tons of used/new vette parts!!)

Jul 23, 2010 | 01:46 PM

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I gave mine away,they were chrome factory.

Jul 23, 2010 | 02:02 PM

#31

road dog

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From: Notorious Miami sunny south florida

I like mine I just added the wagon wheel mod decals and they look pretty damm good and durable and easy to take care of no complaints here. Chrome or powder coated

Last edited by road dog; Jul 27, 2010 at 03:23 PM.

Jul 23, 2010 | 09:31 PM

#32

bighank

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My NONCHROME wagon wheels have GM stamped in the outside

Have 8 of them. 4 on the car and 4 in the garage I got to replace one with an internal rim crack. Every one has GM stamped near the bolt holes. As I remember on the outside. The label posted on page one is probably inside the wheel and can only be seen if you demount the tire.

Jul 23, 2010 | 09:57 PM

#33

billymz28

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I have chrome wagons on my car they just look less ugly than the grey

Jul 23, 2010 | 10:08 PM

#34

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Quote:

Originally Posted by manzanman

Thinking of picking up a set of chrome wagon wheels and have found a set at a good price. They are chrome and owner said they are original wheels made in usa. Wouldn't these wheels have a gm part number on them if they were original gm wheels? He said they have usa stamped on them. Thanks for any help, Jk

This is what I have and I like them just fine.

Jul 23, 2010 | 10:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JerG

I'm guessing we're in for a long wait to see a RPO code for chrome wagon wheels (LOL)...

A very, very long time.

Jul 23, 2010 | 10:42 PM

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The NNIAL8R

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St. Jude Donor '11,'13

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Originally Posted by rkhegler

This is what I have and I like them just fine.

Ive seen a black decal kit that goes on those that makes them look like a ten spoke....They actually dont look too bad....

Jul 23, 2010 | 11:33 PM

#37

moserbe

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Originally Posted by 5ltrEATER

Dude, I would....but my glove box latch is broken and I don't like to mess w/ it.

Perhaps someone else could look up the code? I kid you not, I have my factory chromies sitting in my garage, just took them off a week ago.

~ 5ltrEATER

And you bought this car brand new from the dealership??

Jul 24, 2010 | 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The NNIAL8R

Ive seen a black decal kit that goes on those that makes them look like a ten spoke....They actually dont look too bad....

Yes, my friend had those and the first time he washed the car, guess what? They fell off.

Jul 26, 2010 | 12:10 PM

#39

5ltrEATER

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Alright, it's been a while....but this is straight from my build sheet:

QD4 - STYLED ALUMINUM WHEEL

Doesn't really indicate the finish (polish/chrome), other than it's aluminum...