I値l be sorry!!
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Heel & Toe
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I値l be sorry!!
My dealer says I am making a BIG mistake if I don稚 order the optional "gummy" wheels (chrome 5 spoke). I like the looks of the new silver painted aluminum split spoke, but he says I値l be sorry later. He says no sane Corvette owner would ever be seen in this new spoke! He says it痴 "tacky". I haven稚 seen this wheel on a car and can稚 find a picture with my color choice (Crystal red convertible, black top). Can anyone help me with a picture(s) or personal experience? Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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He says no sane Corvette owner would ever be seen in this new spoke! He says it’s "tacky".
Intermediate
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From: Lancaster Ohio
I bought a 2007 that was still on the lot in January. I almost asked the dealer if he would swap the chrome wheels on mine for the split spokes on an '08 that was on his lot.
I personally like the split spoke....if that makes me "tacky" then so be it.
But get as many pics as you can with your color/wheel combo.
I personally like the split spoke....if that makes me "tacky" then so be it.
But get as many pics as you can with your color/wheel combo.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
your dealer is not you. either you need to change dealers, or get your own views in order. look at the major forum vendor sites, i.e., conti, boardwalk, etc.
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I wouldn't necessarily do what the dealer suggests. Personally, I resisted buying 'upgraded' wheels from the factory and I'm glad I waited. I would have paid extra for the optional factory wheels only to see other wheels I liked better later on. IMO leave your wheels stock and give yourself some time to figure out what you really like....there are some great after-market wheels.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I wouldn't necessarily do what the dealer suggests. Personally, I resisted buying 'upgraded' wheels from the factory and I'm glad I waited. I would have paid extra for the optional factory wheels only to see other wheels I liked better later on. IMO leave your wheels stock and give yourself some time to figure out what you really like....there are some great after-market wheels.
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I wouldn't necessarily do what the dealer suggests. Personally, I resisted buying 'upgraded' wheels from the factory and I'm glad I waited. I would have paid extra for the optional factory wheels only to see other wheels I liked better later on. IMO leave your wheels stock and give yourself some time to figure out what you really like....there are some great after-market wheels.
... You can always pick up chrome OEM's at substantial savings if you decide later you like them. Lots of OP's switch to after market and sell their OEM's at attractive prices. Get the stock wheels unless you simply LOVE the OEM chromes.........
Safety Car
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From: Rushsylvania Ohio
Not a vert, but it is Crystal Red. Go with the chrome wheels. You may even want to consider the newest chrome wheel. Q9V maybe? Not sure on the code, but they are the same price. Ordered with the car and the wheels have the same warranty are the rest of the car.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
I bought an 08 with the standard wheels thinking I would change to aftermarket at some time. I like them enough to where I'm in no hurry to change.
There are enough people on the Forum selling Gumbys that you can buy them later if you want 'em.
My 2 cents worth.
There are enough people on the Forum selling Gumbys that you can buy them later if you want 'em.
My 2 cents worth.
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Sounds like the dealer who told me that if I would just be a little flexible in what I was asking for I could have the car of my dreams. No, it would have been the car of HIS dreams. Find a new dealer if you can. If he's this dumb selling the car, how is he going to treat you when you aren't about to give him $50K?
As far as the wheels, personally I would always take chrome over painted or polished. It does depend on car color (black? no way!) but I think they would look good on the red. I also believe they will look good longer. I've had polished before and the first time you get wheel work done they scratch the clear coat and the corrosion starts. But this is your car and not mine and certainly not the dealer's. Get what you want.
As far as the wheels, personally I would always take chrome over painted or polished. It does depend on car color (black? no way!) but I think they would look good on the red. I also believe they will look good longer. I've had polished before and the first time you get wheel work done they scratch the clear coat and the corrosion starts. But this is your car and not mine and certainly not the dealer's. Get what you want.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
The dealer is an idiot, its only an opinion. That being said, I saw a car with those wheels and I agree with his opinion on them, not for me. 
But, if you like them, get them, if not, its your ride do as you want, its still a vette!!
But, if you like them, get them, if not, its your ride do as you want, its still a vette!!
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I wouldn't necessarily do what the dealer suggests. Personally, I resisted buying 'upgraded' wheels from the factory and I'm glad I waited. I would have paid extra for the optional factory wheels only to see other wheels I liked better later on. IMO leave your wheels stock and give yourself some time to figure out what you really like....there are some great after-market wheels.
Safety Car
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From: Orange County CA
I think the '08 split spoke wheels look great. They look even better when you have them chromed (IMHO). Here are some pictures of my CRM convertible when it first got to the dealership (last summer). They aren't the best shots...but it gives you an idea of what they look like on CRM
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you can buy chrome plated FACTORY wheels for $700 exchanged from many vendors. Your dealer is trying to get you to spend another $2000 for the same thing.......well not exactly, the FACTORY wheels are not chrome plated in the barrells the aftermarket ones are. Tell the dealer he will be sorry he cost himself a sale and move on 