Chrome Rims
Melting Slicks
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From: Lee's Summit MO
When I had my '03, I bought a set of chrome wheels from "factory reproductions" ebay store. Very nice, good quality with no visible flaws.
That way you could either sell your polished wheels or keep them to put back on the car when you get ready to sell it.
That way you could either sell your polished wheels or keep them to put back on the car when you get ready to sell it.
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West Coast Corvette used to have a wheel exchange program. You could start there.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/s-5....aspx?skinid=2
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/s-5....aspx?skinid=2
Drifting
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From: Naples, Florida
I, also, have a 2005 coupe with polished wheels. I'm looking at reproduction wheels from Corvettes of Houston (They're a CF vendor www.corvettesofhouston.com). When I had my C5, I bought chrome reproduction wheels from them and was VERY satisfied with the wheels, the price and the service. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Escondido Ca
You do not state where you are located but there is a gent in Pomona, Calif that offers fantastic chromed GM wheels as an exchange. He uses original GM wheels and are/were under $600 out the door, mounted! Name is CiCi and he advertises on a lot of car forums & eBay!
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If you are in a major metro area, check out someplace to chrome your wheels. Chrome plating is a very dirty process with lots of hazmat chemicals used, so they are usually only in a heavy industrial area in a big city. If the wheels are in good shape, they can be done easily. All the money is in the prep work...the amount of chrome deposited is pennies worth.
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West Coast Corvette used to have a wheel exchange program. You could start there.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/s-5....aspx?skinid=2
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/s-5....aspx?skinid=2
A friend did the exchange on his 2005, still look great.
Personally, I stay away from aftermarket wheels. I'd guess they are on 30% of the cars but seem to cause about 80% of the problems.
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