Planning on doing the same!

 

Yes, they install the wheels in their own shop. Installation is $120 and it takes about 1-1/2 hours. You need an appointment in advance.

 

 

Looks great. So great, I've got to look into this.

One question: The chrome, any drawbacks or issues with sustaining the look? Does it peel eventually?

One more question: Did you get the emblems and are you happy?

 

Cool. Looks like that is what I'll have to do.

$765 is still cheaper than $900.

LEX

 

I understand that chrome is susceptible to pitting from salt or brake dust...so you need to keep clean (I think this comes pretty naturally for most of us). I wouldn't think that they would be the ticket for someone who drives the car year-round in northern climes where roads are salted.

In the interest of full disclosure, there was one individual on the Forum who had a peeling problem on the inside of one wheel. It was eventually replaced but took a little complaining. I'm not too concerned with the inside as I don't keep mine quite that pristine (I drive my car regularly and just can't keep the insides clean). Also, since I can purchase nearly 3 sets of the WCC exchange wheels for the price of the GM chrome wheel option (if they are, in fact, available), I figure I'll just replace them eventually if necessary.

I got the little stick-on emblems, but there's also the option of plain center caps or engraved. I also ordered a set of Ed's (Pipedreams) new stickers which I may replace them with. The WCC stickers are not quice 'official' GM C6 design, but look nice.

 

Thanks, good information. Wheels look awesome! Congrats.

 

Very nice! I did the same thing but was not so fortunate as to live near their store.

 

what's the difference between these chrome wheels and the factory chrome?

 

From an appearance standpoint, they are nearly identical from what I can tell. The WCC chromes are the stock GM wheels (painted or polished) that have been chromed.

From a quality of the chrome plating standpoint, the GM factory wheel may be better...but they also cost two to three times as much. I'd be surprised if they're going to last 2-3 times longer.

 

Looking good.

 

WOW!

 

They look great

 

I had better luck with the polished aluminum on my 2000 coupe, never had a problem. Chrome pits and eventually peals and it looks very bad, but that is just my opinion. The chrome does look great but after a few years things change.

 

Hey Illini, if you find a deal like this swap out near Chicago can you post the details?

Thanks,

 

 

Looks great, hopefully the chrome will last for years to come too.

 

I ordered mine on Friday and they told me about 2-Weeks.

 

They really look good.