Hello New Vette owner here, Has anyone ever bought wheels from this website? http://oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Corvette_4

 

I don't think they are a forum vendor. Obviously, I'm going to suggest that you try a forum vendor first.

But, to answer your question, no, I have not.

 

I get my wheels www.jwmotoring.com

 

I purchased wheels from them for my 99 Cobra in 2007. They were excellent to deal with, the wheels showed up about a week earlier than expected and they were on par quality wise with other Chinese manufactured wheels. For street purpose wheels on a budget, I'd use them again.

Here's a picture of said wheels.

 

Other than the fake rivets those actually look very nice on that car IMHO, especially the difference between the front and rear width.

 

They where surprisingly light for their size as well. 17x9's in the front and 17x10.5 in the rear, mounted with 275/40/17 and 315/30/17 tires.

The fronts were lighter than the oem 17x's and the rears were just slightly (about half a pound) heavier than factory/.

I'm not certain I would trust one of these wheels in a road course situation, especially if an r compound tire is being used. But for street use, they're just fine. They look good and don't break the bank.

 

I've purchased aftermarket wheels from them for another generation Corvette. Wheels were excellent. At the time, 2005 (and they're still on the car and looking good for the fellow who bought the car), there was a lot of misleading chatter about the quality, fit, weight, ability to balance, etc.

I called the owner and spoke with him at length about it. He answered every question and several/many of us bought his wheels as a result.

I think at one point they didn't even have a website back then (they had become the largest selling wheel co. on that bay site), or one that wasn't very sophisticated and I see that has changed. I was told since they source some of their own wheels they may in fact be better made than some of the more prolific competition, but I don't know that for an absolute fact for C6s.

I wouldn't hesitate to give them a try, but I would make sure I understand their policy re returns, shipping back costs, not able to be balanced (should it happen), etc. I've read, for instance, that there is at least one retail co. that requires you to first spin the wheel alone (no tire) to see if it is true with no defects; otherwise, it is considered a used wheel if you mount the tire or put the wheel on the car and ride on it which is what most people would normally do.

 

Have you looked at House of Wheels? He is a forum vendor and you will get a lot of people who deal with him, including me!

 

As well.

 

Be sure to also check Tirerack.com Got my BBS wheels at 45% off and no tax.

 

House Of Wheels is where i got mine and im quite happy with them

 

Nice

 

Hey thanks fella's Love those wheels Starquest and JLMounce, rest assured I won't be racing I might punch it a little to pass someone. I really appreciate all the feedback I'm going to check out the forum vendors before I decide. I love this Forum!!!

 

Those black ones are mine hah z06 spyder but don't worry, I love getting on it and taking corners hard and they are just fine. I posted about them before i bought them cause they are replicas and the one guy tracks them so i think you'd be fine

And yes, this forum is great, very nice people around here

 

with JimTN

 

I bought 4 2000 Harley Davidson F150 wheels from them..

Ford wanted $6,800 for them. I paid OE $1,600 shipped to Canada....Ed

 

I bought a set of wheels for my C5 from them -- with tires mounted. Everything went very well, I drove on them for 3.5 years with no problems.