Split spoke wheels
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Drifting
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Split spoke wheels
I want to upgrade my current 07 coupe to the 2008's split spoke wheels in chrome, did GM offer them in chrome ( I currently have the 5 spoke chromed aluminum) or are owners sending them out to be chromed, I see some aftermarket one's for sale not sure how they stack up to the O.E. wheels, any info on this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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Melting Slicks
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They do list them at house of wheels as repros or factory GM so they were made by GM. I know I had never seen them in chrome until on this site, and I had looked at a ton of vettes on dealer websites.
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IF you can prove these are not damaged in any material way, these are a good price. And ready for chroming. (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...lit-spoke.html)
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Safety Car
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I got my GM's off ebay from a place in Newberry Park, Ca. that claims to be the factory. About $850 installed. I'm not real confident of any off brand China repo's. The real GM's have a GM logo cast into the backside of 1 of the spokes.
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Racer
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ours were part of the deal for the car at H&H Corvette in Florida. Not sure if they sell them ala carte or not. give JC a call at H&H. GM wheels triple chrome plated.
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Safety Car
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I would prefer that everything was American made, but the sad fact is when it is American made, it costs twice as much. So sad.
Le Mans Master
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CCM sells repos and factory exchange chrome wheels, also the House of Wheels has the same program. Not any difference in price from CCM for the repos or the exchange wheels.
Pro
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While I agree on the Taiwan thing, Gumbys are a far better wheel than split spokes. They are forged and spun vs. cast. I'd bet the OEM cast split spokes are at least poured offshore...
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Over the years GM has always used other countries for parts, I have issues with a communist country infiltrating our market with "JUNK". I am in the manufacturing business and have had first hand run-ins with their inferior products and materials. This is a serious issue-problem.
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Drifting
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I get into this argument all the time with my neighbor about things being made o.e. vs. repo by the same company, I use to work for an outfit that did business with Ford, G/M, etc. and we also produced the same product for other companies . You are correct they sometimes are all built by the same company, car batteries, oil filters, wheels etc. but O.E. usually has requirements that other company's do not have, we built C/V shaft's for Ford and they had us weigh/meter how much grease went into each c/v shaft, other shafts for other companys were not, line worker control.
It was a real learning lesson for me working for this company especially when we were approached by O.E. company's or not the first thing which was discussed were the requirements?
I continue to try and use this methodolgy today when shopping for things or having work done in my home.
It was a real learning lesson for me working for this company especially when we were approached by O.E. company's or not the first thing which was discussed were the requirements?
I continue to try and use this methodolgy today when shopping for things or having work done in my home.
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GM had problems
I bought an early 08 and the chrome split was not an option. My fuzzy memory said that they (GM) were having chrome peel problems and thus did not offer them... Not really sure if that was $hit house rumor or actual fact... I have the std splits but I believe I am going to treat myself to the SPYDER's this spring... 
Pro
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I am sure all the wheels "cast or forged" come from the same place, GM or not most do. My point being OEM or "repros" = same wheel. People thinking because a wheel say's GM on it, it's a "better" wheel is not true.
Over the years GM has always used other countries for parts, I have issues with a communist country infiltrating our market with "JUNK". I am in the manufacturing business and have had first hand run-ins with their inferior products and materials. This is a serious issue-problem.
Over the years GM has always used other countries for parts, I have issues with a communist country infiltrating our market with "JUNK". I am in the manufacturing business and have had first hand run-ins with their inferior products and materials. This is a serious issue-problem.
I'm in manufacturing, too. A friend at work was a wheel buyer at one of the Big Three and knows the wheel industry quite well. "Repros" that are cast are most often rejects by the OEMs that failed the porosity test(s). I have knock offs from Tire Rack for my winter wheels and while they're fine for winter daily driving, I'd never trust my life with them under the demands at the track. Ever.
We are in agreement on the crap that comes out of Asia. Unfortunately, Americans have an insatiable thirst for inexpensive crap. Just look at how well WalMart does. WalMarts in the U.S. are responsible for ten percent of ALL of China's exports. I will not shop there. I digress...
Melting Slicks
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Let me preface this by saying that I go out of my way to buy American and price is usually not a factor.
I'm in manufacturing, too. A friend at work was a wheel buyer at one of the Big Three and knows the wheel industry quite well. "Repros" that are cast are most often rejects by the OEMs that failed the porosity test(s). I have knock offs from Tire Rack for my winter wheels and while they're fine for winter daily driving, I'd never trust my life with them under the demands at the track. Ever.
We are in agreement on the crap that comes out of Asia. Unfortunately, Americans have an insatiable thirst for inexpensive crap. Just look at how well WalMart does. WalMarts in the U.S. are responsible for ten percent of ALL of China's exports. I will not shop there. I digress...
I'm in manufacturing, too. A friend at work was a wheel buyer at one of the Big Three and knows the wheel industry quite well. "Repros" that are cast are most often rejects by the OEMs that failed the porosity test(s). I have knock offs from Tire Rack for my winter wheels and while they're fine for winter daily driving, I'd never trust my life with them under the demands at the track. Ever.
We are in agreement on the crap that comes out of Asia. Unfortunately, Americans have an insatiable thirst for inexpensive crap. Just look at how well WalMart does. WalMarts in the U.S. are responsible for ten percent of ALL of China's exports. I will not shop there. I digress...
I actually ordered and received the GM 7 spoke aftermarket wheels. Sad to say that they were $3000 of poorly made crap from Taiwan.....I returned them.
How many times has Wal Mart been caught trans shipping. Remember their proudly made in USA campaign in the 80's? Ahhh what's a few dozen million in fines when you can get away with 100's of millions in "questionably illicit profits?
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Let me preface this by saying that I go out of my way to buy American and price is usually not a factor.
I'm in manufacturing, too. A friend at work was a wheel buyer at one of the Big Three and knows the wheel industry quite well. "Repros" that are cast are most often rejects by the OEMs that failed the porosity test(s). I have knock offs from Tire Rack for my winter wheels and while they're fine for winter daily driving, I'd never trust my life with them under the demands at the track. Ever.
We are in agreement on the crap that comes out of Asia. Unfortunately, Americans have an insatiable thirst for inexpensive crap. Just look at how well WalMart does. WalMarts in the U.S. are responsible for ten percent of ALL of China's exports. I will not shop there. I digress...
I'm in manufacturing, too. A friend at work was a wheel buyer at one of the Big Three and knows the wheel industry quite well. "Repros" that are cast are most often rejects by the OEMs that failed the porosity test(s). I have knock offs from Tire Rack for my winter wheels and while they're fine for winter daily driving, I'd never trust my life with them under the demands at the track. Ever.
We are in agreement on the crap that comes out of Asia. Unfortunately, Americans have an insatiable thirst for inexpensive crap. Just look at how well WalMart does. WalMarts in the U.S. are responsible for ten percent of ALL of China's exports. I will not shop there. I digress...
It is one thing buying inexpensive toys and gadgets etc., but putting peoples lives in this "IS" a serious problem! That is why I am quite distraught to find Taiwan wheels on my car, for which I paid GM a premium for.