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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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I just got my new wheels installed. They were bought from Keith at 1st Rate Corvette. He was very helpful and answer all my questions before and after purchase. Next is a DD from Dennis.
I'm selling the factory wheels if anyone is interested.


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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Looks good.
What are the sizes? Is that a stock C5 size in a C6Z06 design ?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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17 x 9.5 & 18 x 10.5 in C6Zo6 design
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It's all good!
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Looks great. Congrats
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they look great
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Looks great!!, can you post pictures of your old wheels.
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I'm not a fan of any of the stock C5 wheels. I think C5s look terrific with a number of later and aftermarket wheels. This one looks great!

Sans BSMs even better!
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Looks great! Thank you again for your business. Keith
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Very nice looking set of wheels you bought. Congrats on the new look.
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I have pictures posted on the C5 Parts for Sale section. I can email them if you like.
Thanks for asking.
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Very nice improvement if I must say so. I have always been a fan of chrome wheels.
Good job.
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