[Z06] Z06 wheel question....
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Melting Slicks
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Z06 wheel question....
I bought a Z06 last week (my first ever Corvette) and the wheels appear to be chrome in color, but on most of the pics I see of these cars, the wheels are aluminum. Is there an option for chrome wheels? I love them but according to my sticker I have aluminum wheels. Did I get lucky, I didn't pay for them?
The Z06 is an 03.
Dave
The Z06 is an 03.
Dave
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Melting Slicks
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Polished??
Then maybe they are just polished?
Either way, I was not charged but I can assume they are not standard?
Did I get ripped off? Do I go back and ask for the factory wheels?
[Modified by CYA-Vett, 1:14 PM 12/26/2003]
Either way, I was not charged but I can assume they are not standard?
Did I get ripped off? Do I go back and ask for the factory wheels?
[Modified by CYA-Vett, 1:14 PM 12/26/2003]
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Re: Polished?? (CYA-Vett)
if that is a NEW like no miles previously untitled car...then yup...those are WRONG. If it was a used car.....then I would say you got what you got!
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Re: Polished?? (CYA-Vett)
Looks like aftermarket chrome from the photo. You can check to see if they're reproduction or OEM wheels by looking at the stampings on the backside of the spokes. Many of the repros are quite a bit heavier than stock wheels.
Congrats on the new ride!
Congrats on the new ride!
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Re: Polished?? (thevettenet CA)
I'm with Ken, check for GM stamps.....
Looks like aftermarket chrome from the photo. You can check to see if they're reproduction or OEM wheels by looking at the stampings on the backside of the spokes. Many of the repros are quite a bit heavier than stock wheels.
Congrats on the new ride!
Congrats on the new ride!
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Re: Z06 wheel question.... (CYA-Vett)
Hi CYA-Vett -
Look at the rear of the wheels - a factory 03 Z should have come equipped with the spin-cast Speedline wheels - and there is a casting mark the indicates speedline if you have factory chromed wheels.
You can either have the fatory rims chromed or you can buy aftermarket chromies - the oem chromed being the more deisreable IMO.
best regards -
mqqn
Look at the rear of the wheels - a factory 03 Z should have come equipped with the spin-cast Speedline wheels - and there is a casting mark the indicates speedline if you have factory chromed wheels.
You can either have the fatory rims chromed or you can buy aftermarket chromies - the oem chromed being the more deisreable IMO.
best regards -
mqqn
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Re: Polished?? (thevettenet CA)
Looks like aftermarket chrome from the photo. You can check to see if they're reproduction or OEM wheels by looking at the stampings on the backside of the spokes. Many of the repros are quite a bit heavier than stock wheels.
Congrats on the new ride!
Congrats on the new ride!
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Re: Polished?? (CYA-Vett)
Then maybe they are just polished?
Either way, I was not charged but I can assume they are not standard?
Did I get ripped off? Do I go back and ask for the factory wheels?
[Modified by CYA-Vett, 1:14 PM 12/26/2003]
Either way, I was not charged but I can assume they are not standard?
Did I get ripped off? Do I go back and ask for the factory wheels?
[Modified by CYA-Vett, 1:14 PM 12/26/2003]
:thumbs: :chevy
best regards -
mqqn
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Polished?? (mqqn)
I definetly like the chrome better, I'll check today for that factor stamp on the back of the wheels. It great to be a Corvette owner! One problem though....what do I do with the "Vett-Etr" license plate I had on my Grand National? Yes I came over from the darkside, forgive me.
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Re: Polished?? (CYA-Vett)
I definetly like the chrome better, I'll check today for that factor stamp on the back of the wheels. It great to be a Corvette owner! One problem though....what do I do with the "Vett-Etr" license plate I had on my Grand National? Yes I came over from the darkside, forgive me.
:skep: :p: :rolleyes: