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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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Default Replicas (chrome) ... any problems ??

Anyone had problems with replicas being soft, etc. Can anyone recommend best place to get C6 chrome OEM or replicas for good price??
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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I got mine form Bob at House Of Wheels in FL over a year ago. They look as good as the day I bought them, and Bob had the best price at the time.



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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Anyone had problems with replicas being soft, etc. Can anyone recommend best place to get C6 chrome OEM or replicas for good price??
I also got mine from Bob at the House of Wheels, no problems at all. (Z06 Chrome replica)
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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West Coast Corvettes!
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My replicas are made by 'Factory Reproductions', they are good quality wheels.
I got them from House of Wheels. Several venders sell FR wheels, so go for the best price.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Z06 Replicas from West Coast Corvettes over a year ago. Still look great!

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Thanks guys ... I was only worried hitting a pot hole and bending "soft" replica wheels, but if you say they are strong as OEM I'm going for it saving a few bucks.
I was trying West cost corvettes, but their web site is down, any ideas??
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Thanks guys ... I was only worried hitting a pot hole and bending "soft" replica wheels, but if you say they are strong as OEM I'm going for it saving a few bucks.
I was trying West cost corvettes, but their web site is down, any ideas??
Call WCC and ask for Paul. Tell him you are a corvette forum member and what he can do on the price for you. You will get 10% or more off your purchase.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Would you have number for WCC ... their web site is down ... Thanks again!!
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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I got it WCC: 1-888-737-8388 spoke to Paul, the price is $899 (including 10% discount) for replicas.
CAlled also Factory reproductions, they sell the same set for $770 ..... Thanks guys !!

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WCC . .absolutely no issues but understand House of WHeels has an excellent rep as well - - - seems like it's a matter of which one's got the better promo when you're ready to buy!

Stick with the forum sponsors- - - they seem to offer the best value and service.

regards-
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I pot-holed mine hard enough to break the tire but didn't affect the wheel. Got'em from Corvettes of Houston.
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I bought mine from Tomz, great guys to deal with. Ask for Pete if you go thru them. I had one wheel that had the chrome peel up a little, they got me another wheel, and warrantied it out. Nice people to deal with. http://www.tomswheels.com/e-Store07/index.php

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WCC have chrome wheels that are factory wheels chromed and priced right. Mine are two years old and look like new.
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