OEM vs Repro Wheels

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Mar 17, 2006 | 05:30 PM

EStreeter

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OEM vs Repro Wheels

Is there any significant difference between OEM C5 or C6 wheels and the reproduction wheels on the market?

I am thinking of switching to a set of chrome repro wheels but want to know about any quality issues.

I have heard of cases where the wheels were bad, or vibrated at speed and could not be balanced properly. Is this a myth?

Thanks

Mar 17, 2006 | 05:48 PM

Oldvetter

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Repro wheels can be 6-8 pounds heavier which can affect performance. You get what you pay for. I would not use repro's on the track. If just street driving and for looks, they are fine.

Mar 17, 2006 | 05:58 PM

EStreeter

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Are there any sources for wheel weight?

Mar 17, 2006 | 06:33 PM

kdub1

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Originally Posted by EStreeter

Are there any sources for wheel weight?

Guys (and Girls) that have bought 'em and vendors that sell 'em. My C6 ZO6 repro's from Tomz are 4 lbs per wheel heavier. They are OE Concept wheels, but had a Verde Wheels sticker on the wheel itself. If you buy them from Tomz or Bob at House of Wheels, ask them before you buy 'em. They should know.

Mar 17, 2006 | 06:36 PM

MAC5

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Here is a link that has stock wheel weights, page down thru the post you'll find it buried in the info. You could ask the vendor what the weight is before purchasing.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103

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