Rims, where else to look?
03-08-2017, 06:26 PM
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Rims, where else to look?
On the 17th of last month I placed an order with a national and supporting vendor for a set of 4 reproduction GS rims, chrome. Last week the rears the 19's arrived but no word on the 18's. A few phone calls and emails later there was talk of them being on back order, that was confirmed today and the estimated arrival was the end of April. So between yesterday and today I probably called 10 different wheel vendors all over the country and got one of two answers, either discontinued or back order. I have searched for hours and cannot locate them. So I ask, can I make factory GS rims work or any ideas where else to look? Never thought this would be so difficult, thanks for any ideas or locations I have not found. Btw my car is an '09.
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03-08-2017, 08:02 PM
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03-08-2017, 08:53 PM
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Have you tried:
Keith
Phone: (941) 932-0545
www.1stratecorvetteparts.com
Keith
Phone: (941) 932-0545
www.1stratecorvetteparts.com
On the 17th of last month I placed an order with a national and supporting vendor for a set of 4 reproduction GS rims, chrome. Last week the rears the 19's arrived but no word on the 18's. A few phone calls and emails later there was talk of them being on back order, that was confirmed today and the estimated arrival was the end of April. So between yesterday and today I probably called 10 different wheel vendors all over the country and got one of two answers, either discontinued or back order. I have searched for hours and cannot locate them. So I ask, can I make factory GS rims work or any ideas where else to look? Never thought this would be so difficult, thanks for any ideas or locations I have not found. Btw my car is an '09.
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03-09-2017, 10:18 AM
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Thanks for all the help, I emailed Bob last night and being the nice guy he is he emailed me back around 830 stating he had what I was looking for. Called him this morning and I have 2 rims on the way should be here next Wednesday. Should have just asked here first, thanks again.
