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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Has anyone bought the affordable chrome z06 wheels I see on E#*y? Four wheels for $499 seems almost to cheap. I am looking for a set of 18” front and rear for my 01 z06.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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They chrome quality is questionable, and the wheels are heavy.

My f body came with a set and they looked good for a few years. Previous owner used the car only as garage jewelry. Once I got it I daily drove it and the brake dust would build up like crazy. Hawk hps and spirited driving equaled me cleaning they wheels twice a week. I wouldn't want chrome wheels again after that. After four years they look ok, not great.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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Check with House of Wheels...they deal in OE's and repro's.
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