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I noticed my rims on my 2000 C5 are bubbling at the inside of the rim so I am guessing the only thing to do is replace the rims, there is also a gouge or crack in the chrome finish on the one rim. I want to keep the car as original as possible but also want it to look good as I plan on taking it to car shows next year. If I was to replace the OEM rims with Aftermarket reproduction factory rims does that ruin the collectibility / value of the car? I plan on taking this car to car shows as holding onto it for a very long time but 20 years from now may end up selling it so I do not want to do anything that would ruin the potential value of it in the future.
If it is okay to replace the original ones with reproduction factory rims, who makes a good factory reproduction rim that stands up over time ?
I just got the car a few weeks ago and have never owned anything like it so I want to do everything I can to take good care of it the right way.
Last edited by BriGuyNY; Jul 15, 2020 at 03:53 PM.
OEM wheels were not chrome, though some dealers would get them chromed for their buyers. Head for the parts for sale section of this board and post a WTB for OEM wheels there.
p.s. like many, I replaced my wheels for something more contemporary, but have kept the originals, "just in case".
Last edited by jackthelad; Jul 15, 2020 at 04:01 PM.
Don’t worry about what the next guy wants. It’s a 2000 Year model car. GM made over 250,000 C5s so all of ours are destined for the scrap heap eventually. These are amazing cars, but they’re not collectors items. Putting brand new OEM wheels on the car won’t increase the value by more than the wheels cost you.
Get the wheels that YOU want. If you’re concerned about resale, throw the wheels in the attic/basement and save them for when you sell or when someone is looking for a set of wheels.
Last edited by Will_M1911; Jul 15, 2020 at 04:20 PM.
Unless your car is some sort of special edition or super rare color, I doubt it'll really matter as far as value... unless you're talking about tucking it away for 30+ years and not driving it.. Cheap looking wheels can make a car look horrible - so find something tasteful whether it's aftermarket or an OEM wheel from another year.
Look as it as an opportunity to upgrade and update the look of the car. I went with slightly larger 18"F / 19"R setup from a C6 and I think its a huge improvement.
Last edited by MadMax96; Jul 15, 2020 at 04:27 PM.
The chances of a 2000 C5's stock thin spoke rims that are chrome are very slim, not impossible chances, but very slim chances.
Here is a site that has reproduction 2000 rims in both silver and chrome. Get what you like, it will not add value and I seriously doubt it will decrease the value either.
The car is not now and will never be collectable because of the volume available. Used rims are readily available from folks that "upgraded". In most cases these are repairable.
Find a replacement rim for the possibly damaged one, and if you can live without driving it for a few weeks, find a Powdercoater and get the 4 best, blasted and coated. There’s awesome colors out there, even chrome, look up Prismatic Powders. Before you reinstall them, have them ceramic coated for easy cleaning, best thing I ever did.
Unless your car is some sort of special edition or super rare color, I doubt it'll really matter as far as value... unless you're talking about tucking it away for 30+ years and not driving it.. Cheap looking wheels can make a car look horrible - so find something tasteful whether it's aftermarket or an OEM wheel from another year.
Look as it as an opportunity to upgrade and update the look of the car. I went with slightly larger 18"F / 19"R setup from a C6 and I think its a huge improvement.
It is Nassau Blue so would that make a difference? I was under the impression it is a rare color for them. It also has 28,700 miles on it.
OEM wheels were not chrome, though some dealers would get them chromed for their buyers. Head for the parts for sale section of this board and post a WTB for OEM wheels there.
p.s. like many, I replaced my wheels for something more contemporary, but have kept the originals, "just in case".
The chances of a 2000 C5's stock thin spoke rims that are chrome are very slim, not impossible chances, but very slim chances.
Here is a site that has reproduction 2000 rims in both silver and chrome. Get what you like, it will not add value and I seriously doubt it will decrease the value either.
Find a replacement rim for the possibly damaged one, and if you can live without driving it for a few weeks, find a Powdercoater and get the 4 best, blasted and coated. There’s awesome colors out there, even chrome, look up Prismatic Powders. Before you reinstall them, have them ceramic coated for easy cleaning, best thing I ever did.
This sounds interesting, will have to look this up
Enjoy your car your way however, I live in the "keep it original camp". Fast forward 25 - 30 years and original is what people want. Take my 1982 for example. Most people replaced the radio, wheels, etc. in the late 80s and now original parts are hard to find. Does the radio suck? Yup, but its cool to have the original AND its an auto reverse cassette deck! I'm keeping the Z16 original for the same reasons.
Enjoy your car your way however, I live in the "keep it original camp". Fast forward 25 - 30 years and original is what people want. Take my 1982 for example. Most people replaced the radio, wheels, etc. in the late 80s and now original parts are hard to find. Does the radio suck? Yup, but its cool to have the original AND its an auto reverse cassette deck! I'm keeping the Z16 original for the same reasons.
i did change out the factory radio in mine so I could connect my phone but I only did so with a single din as I didn't want to cut the radio frame. I saved the factory radio. I’m surprised it worked because when I took it out something was rattling in it I tipped it and a resistor fell out it must have come unsoldered or was never soldered to begin with. I figure this way I can put the factory radio back in if I need to. That is the only change I have made aside from replacing side view mirrors as the mirrors were scuffed up everything else is original to my knowledge and I have no plans to modify it in any other way
by the way nice looking Vettes you got there.
Last edited by BriGuyNY; Jul 15, 2020 at 11:14 PM.
You can just have your wheels repaired, sanded, polished and cleared.... you will find a post on this.
it takes time and efforts to do by yourself but it is feasible, or a little bit of money to have it done by specialist.
good luck.
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I was able to get some pics of my rims as I am not sure if these are factory originals or aftermarket. I am wondering if this rim is cracked, the line starts out on the outside and then partially goes inside it is not just a scratch more like a gouge as it has depth to it. This rim also has the most corrosion on it out of the 4 rims. IS this the Factory or Aftermarket Rim Corrosion Crack in rim ? Crack in rim ? Crack in Rim?
Since your car is a 2000, the factory wheels were probably thin spokes, but might wanna verify that on your SPID Label.
Whatever wheels were original, you will be able to find used ones (OEM) here in the C5 parts section, if originality is your goal.
100 percent agreed. I, like you, am a big fan of originality. It’s just my bag. I get geeked out on that stuff. And I understand your concern for having all the right pieces. I’d get a set of whatever wheels you like, and secure a set of the original style wheels now, while they are plentiful.
No one really knows what will become of these cars from a collectibility standpoint. Anyone who says they do is guessing. But more are being crushed every day and some day the nice ones will be scarcer. Will they ever command C2/C1 money? Probably not. But regardless of that, originality and completeness ALWAYS make a car easier to sell when you want to take that chunk of dough and put it toward the next car. I’ve done very well with my approach to buying and selling my rides over the years and I think you are right to be thinking this.
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You have received some good advice here - rather doubtful that the C5 will appreciate in value in the near future. If your wheels really are chrome, they are not original anyway.
Keeping the Car Original?
