View Poll Results: Which set would you put on your vette??
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Which "CCW" would it be???
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Racer
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From: Vancouver Washington
Thanks I'm gonna have the wide body rear though I think Jon was was saying 4inch lip maybe 4 1/2 at the most but I haven't seen any of them in person which ones did you get really surprised about in person cause I am pretty sold on the sp540's and I am putting my order in on the 5th I also know I am going with brushed center and polished spoke with neon-chrome hardware
lmk thanks...
Le Mans Master
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That is a good price for an American-made multi-piece wheel that is strong and of high quality. Go price some Forgelines and HREs before you claim insanity. LOL
You can get "nice" wheels for that price, but they will obviously be of lesser quality and strength. Most likely will not have the style, size, offset, and finish options that a multi-piece wheel offers, either. Not really an apples-to-apples comparison. Kind of like getting sticker shock at the price of a new Viper ACR and then saying "you can get a nice Dodge Dart for much less".
Safety Car
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From: Houston TX
You can get "nice" wheels for that price, but they will obviously be of lesser quality and strength. Most likely will not have the style, size, offset, and finish options that a multi-piece wheel offers, either. Not really an apples-to-apples comparison. Kind of like getting sticker shock at the price of a new Viper ACR and then saying "you can get a nice Dodge Dart for much less".
CCW wheels have always been a good deal. They offer a lot of bang for the buck, just like the Corvette. If you think they're expensive, try pricing out a set of HREs, Forgelines or similar.
With CCW recently being bought out, I hope they stay true to their past heritage of quality wheels at a great price.
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Racer
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From: Vancouver Washington
You may be confusing the original monoblock 505 wheel with the 2-piece wheel shown.
That is a good price for an American-made multi-piece wheel that is strong and of high quality. Go price some Forgelines and HREs before you claim insanity. LOL
You can get "nice" wheels for that price, but they will obviously be of lesser quality and strength. Most likely will not have the style, size, offset, and finish options that a multi-piece wheel offers, either. Not really an apples-to-apples comparison. Kind of like getting sticker shock at the price of a new Viper ACR and then saying "you can get a nice Dodge Dart for much less".
That is a good price for an American-made multi-piece wheel that is strong and of high quality. Go price some Forgelines and HREs before you claim insanity. LOL
You can get "nice" wheels for that price, but they will obviously be of lesser quality and strength. Most likely will not have the style, size, offset, and finish options that a multi-piece wheel offers, either. Not really an apples-to-apples comparison. Kind of like getting sticker shock at the price of a new Viper ACR and then saying "you can get a nice Dodge Dart for much less".
I've been on the hunt for 4months and this is the best bang for the buck hands down and good customer service plus when spending this kind of money I feel I can trust cow after reading horror stories on some of these other builders!
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
Since appearance is subjective, do they look $4000 better than mine?
$4000 is insane to me.
Le Mans Master
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The ride would be something most characteristic of the tires you choose.
That question is an oxymoron, as something subjective can't be given a price. However, my personal opinion is that anything looks better than narrow and short OEM C5 wheels. LOL
Sounds good. Price is relative, and everyone has different criteria for justifying the amount of money they pay for things. Personally, I have no problem paying good money for high-quality products that perform well. My watches are Swiss and my handguns are German for a reason. My next multi-piece forged wheels will be American.
Since appearance is subjective, do they look $4000 better than mine?
$4000 is insane to me.
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Le Mans Master
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The ride would be something most characteristic of the tires you choose.
That question is an oxymoron, as something subjective can't be given a price. However, my personal opinion is that anything looks better than narrow and short OEM C5 wheels. LOL
Sounds good. Price is relative, and everyone has different criteria for justifying the amount of money they pay for things. Personally, I have no problem paying good money for high-quality products that perform well. My watches are Swiss and my handguns are German for a reason. My next multi-piece forged wheels will be American.
That question is an oxymoron, as something subjective can't be given a price. However, my personal opinion is that anything looks better than narrow and short OEM C5 wheels. LOL
Sounds good. Price is relative, and everyone has different criteria for justifying the amount of money they pay for things. Personally, I have no problem paying good money for high-quality products that perform well. My watches are Swiss and my handguns are German for a reason. My next multi-piece forged wheels will be American.
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From: Houston TX
Good wheels cost a lot of money because a lot of time goes into their production. If you've ever seen a wheel in this category being produced from start to finish, you'd understand why they are more expensive than mass produced offerings.
Safety Car
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Production video on the SP16A hybrid to show what goes into making high end wheels such as these.
https://vimeo.com/70932294
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https://vimeo.com/70932294
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Le Mans Master
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Then you should agree that the CCW wheels are a great value at that price, as they are significantly cheaper than comparable wheels. OEM wheels are NOT comparable. It is okay to say you are "cheap", or that you have absolutely NO interest in improving the performance of your car. Car modification isn't for everyone.
Another reason to praise the CCWs! And "gets the job done" is a relative term. I will be running a 285/30/19 front tire, and I need a light and strong 10.5" wide wheel. I will be running a 345/25/20 rear tire, and need a light and strong 13" wide wheel. There obviously aren't any OEM offerings that I can use. CCW offers what are arguably the least expensive wheels that will "get the job done" for me.
It's always a man's prerogative to "settle".
We understand though, that $4000 wheels are "insane" to you. Sounds great! Plenty of OEM and Chinese replica wheel threads to hang out in around here, that's for sure!
It doesn't have to be the best or the most expensive as long as it gets the job done.
I really don't have the need for a watch anymore and my guns are American...
We understand though, that $4000 wheels are "insane" to you. Sounds great! Plenty of OEM and Chinese replica wheel threads to hang out in around here, that's for sure!
Le Mans Master
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Then you should agree that the CCW wheels are a great value at that price, as they are significantly cheaper than comparable wheels. OEM wheels are NOT comparable. It is okay to say you are "cheap", or that you have absolutely NO interest in improving the performance of your car. Car modification isn't for everyone.
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Racer
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From: Vancouver Washington
I have a torch red c5z and I have made up my mind it will be the sp540's with a 4 inch in rear and in 2 inch in the front just pondering finish if anybody has any insight Im thinking either brushed center and polished lip, or matte black and gloss lip on torchred.. Lmk what you think??? 
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