Nice Inexpensive Wheels?
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Pro
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From: Tampa FL
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Nice Inexpensive Wheels?
So I’ve decided my HRE 543s are just too much trouble to keep clean and to worry about. I mean it takes me over an hour a wheel to properly clean all the little bolt holes! I think they are great wheels for someone who doesn’t drive in the rain every day. That and after I bent a couple of them (Now they are fixed) I just don’t want to deal with it all. Besides, I really don’t need all that much “bling”
Can anyone suggest some decent wheels that are relatively affordable.. I would like to get ZO6 size rims.
Can anyone suggest some decent wheels that are relatively affordable.. I would like to get ZO6 size rims.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Sahuarita AZ
I used House of Wheels but I've heard better experiences from people who used Corvettes of Houston. I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend Bob's House of Wheels... I'm probably going to order another set from him in the future (I'm sick of cleaning the chrome, gonna go Black Z06 motorsports).
Safety Car
Joined: May 2004
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From: Simpsonville SC
I got my 2000 wheels from a local member cheap, and I bead blasted them and got them powered coated black for $45 a wheel. Maybe you could go that route but thaught Id throw a suggestion at ya, good luck!
Burning Brakes
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From: Bueche Louisiana
z07s from corvette garage about 1300 for wheels they accept tire sensors and come in different widths my package consisted of 18x 9.5 for the front and 18x11 for the back
the complete package with kumho tires 265/35 and 295/35 rear with sensors was 2500 for my 01
all i had to do was bolt them on the car when i got them
the complete package with kumho tires 265/35 and 295/35 rear with sensors was 2500 for my 01
all i had to do was bolt them on the car when i got them
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Racer
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From: Oshawa
Inexpensive wheels
Try getting a set of magnesium wheels-they are light, great looking five spoke design, and easy to keep clean. If you do not like the bronze colour you can always get them powdercoated.
Glen
Glen
Burning Brakes
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From: Bueche Louisiana
heres a pic of mine lowered with cut bushings front and longer bolts rear
theres no issue with clearance anywhere either
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theres no issue with clearance anywhere either
[IMG]vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=5135[/IMG]
Last edited by gmosley; Sep 12, 2005 at 11:29 PM.
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by JMon
Who's a good and reliable vendor to get say ZO6 chrome wheels from?
Burning Brakes
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From: Aptos CA
Afs Wheels, Been very happy with my ZO6 Repros