Need new wheels
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Pro
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From: Ca.
Need new wheels
Who makes a quality wheel that has the same design as the stock C5 wheel with a chrome look. I think chrome and black go well together.
I like the simplicity of the original style wheel, and easy cleaning. Many new wheels look like they would be a bear to keep clean.
I like the simplicity of the original style wheel, and easy cleaning. Many new wheels look like they would be a bear to keep clean.
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Check with JWMotoring. http://shop.jwmotoring.com/category.sc?categoryId=19
Or DoubleDMods. http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-WHEELS_c20.htm
Both are great forum vendors.
Or DoubleDMods. http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-WHEELS_c20.htm
Both are great forum vendors.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Pewaukee WI
Check with JWMotoring. http://shop.jwmotoring.com/category.sc?categoryId=19
Or DoubleDMods. http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-WHEELS_c20.htm
Both are great forum vendors.
Or DoubleDMods. http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-WHEELS_c20.htm
Both are great forum vendors.
excellent vendors 
Pro
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
There's been a lot of people here have good luck with reproduction wheels. Sadly I have not. I put chrome repros on my old ws6 and they were substantially heavier than the previous stock wheels I had on it, so I sold them and put my stockers back on. My FRC came with repro and they're heavy as well and the chrome has started to flake off pretty bad. The chrome could be the previous owner's fault though. I'm going with TSW Nurburgrings here in the next few weeks. They seem to be a quality wheel that won't break the bank too bad and are still light weight. I believe they have a 5 spoke wheel too that fits the c5.
Burning Brakes
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From: Denver CO
Check with JWMotoring. http://shop.jwmotoring.com/category.sc?categoryId=19
Or DoubleDMods. http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-WHEELS_c20.htm
Both are great forum vendors.
Or DoubleDMods. http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-WHEELS_c20.htm
Both are great forum vendors.
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There's been a lot of people here have good luck with reproduction wheels. Sadly I have not. I put chrome repros on my old ws6 and they were substantially heavier than the previous stock wheels I had on it, so I sold them and put my stockers back on. My FRC came with repro and they're heavy as well and the chrome has started to flake off pretty bad. The chrome could be the previous owner's fault though. I'm going with TSW Nurburgrings here in the next few weeks. They seem to be a quality wheel that won't break the bank too bad and are still light weight. I believe they have a 5 spoke wheel too that fits the c5.
When I changed my stock wheels I knew they were heavier, but I was surprised at the loss of performance. It's not huge but it is noticeable. If your going to go aftermarket, spend a few more dollars for the TSW or Forgestars. They both make a quality wheel that close to the weight of stock wheels.
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From: Cincinnati OH
Forged wheels would allow a stronger wheel with less mass (weight).
Just wondering - I have no idea if my OEM wheels (polished aluminum?)are forged, but I love the look and will keep them.
Are they clear coated for protection from the elements?
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There's been a lot of people here have good luck with reproduction wheels. Sadly I have not. I put chrome repros on my old ws6 and they were substantially heavier than the previous stock wheels I had on it, so I sold them and put my stockers back on. My FRC came with repro and they're heavy as well and the chrome has started to flake off pretty bad. The chrome could be the previous owner's fault though. I'm going with TSW Nurburgrings here in the next few weeks. They seem to be a quality wheel that won't break the bank too bad and are still light weight. I believe they have a 5 spoke wheel too that fits the c5.
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When I bought my car, it came with some C5 Z06 chrome reproduction wheels made by Factory Reproductions. The wheels have been on the car since new and now, 10 years later, they still look like new. Yes they may be heavier than the stock wheels, but I've not really noticed any decrease in performance from them.
Safety Car
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From: Pewaukee WI
When I changed my stock wheels I knew they were heavier, but I was surprised at the loss of performance. It's not huge but it is noticeable. If your going to go aftermarket, spend a few more dollars for the TSW or Forgestars. They both make a quality wheel that close to the weight of stock wheels.
I am very happy with my TSW's.
Got them from Dennis at Double D
