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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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I'm wondering if anyone can show me pics of various custom wheels that aren't the usual 5 spoke (or split variants)? I've been considering 15 spokes, but I can't find too many. Bonus points of they're black.

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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You can purchase the GM 15 Spoke Accessory Wheels
from Gene Culley (GMPartsHouse.com) at this link:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=5210
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Just remember - higher spoke count = more surface area for brake dust = more cleaning.
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Originally Posted by mksz51
Just remember - higher spoke count = more surface area for brake dust = more cleaning.
Amen to that!
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Intro ID Luxury Wheels in Gunmetal.

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If you’re interested in the GM 15 spoke wheels I’d suggest stopping by your local dealer or Corvette club and checking them out on a Vette. Maybe it’s just me, but I thought they looked different in person than in pictures.
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Well, they are not black, but they are not that hard to clean either...a couple of sprays of window cleaner and they look great again...

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Finally, a good looking wheel. Re brake dust, my dad used to be a Harley dealer. When I was a young boy, he turned down wire wheels on a car because he said he spent enough time cleaning motorcycle wheels/spokes.
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