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Old 06-28-2017, 10:06 PM
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I'd say they are like these.....great price indeed.


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Thanks. I placed an order. Dark wheels always look good on arctic white.
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Thanks. I placed an order. Dark wheels always look good on arctic white.
Agree
Old 06-29-2017, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 919cw313
Kind of glad I resisted buying some. As expected, they need spacers. Otherwise they look good though!
Had them a few years now in Diamond Black, no spacers needed.


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Here's another shot of Diamond Black (not really black).

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Old 06-29-2017, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OneMoreVet


Here's another shot of Diamond Black (not really black).
Man that's sharp
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Old 06-29-2017, 03:11 PM
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oh man, I had these on an e36 M3 years ago in a staggered setup with the deep dish in the rear... LOVED those wheels.
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Originally Posted by ValegoC6
Looks great man !! No spacers needed, it screams speed sitting still.
Very happy with mine, once I get the calipers done it will pop. Thanks soo much for letting all the forum members know about this smoking deal !!

-Michael-
Thanks -- I'll keep an eye out for you on the streets of Gwinnett. You'll be easy to spot
Old 06-30-2017, 09:44 AM
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Bought a set around 5 years ago when I had a c6...Paid like 2300 for em at Tirerack.
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Old 06-30-2017, 09:51 PM
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Are these wheels clear coated so that you don't have to polish them? Do they come with lug nuts?

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Old 07-01-2017, 08:27 AM
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Great looking wheels. Does anyone know if any sets are still available and who to order from? I would need them shipped to CA, unless these might be available here.
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Originally Posted by RickC6
Are these wheels clear coated so that you don't have to polish them? Do they come with lug nuts?
I think the centers are powder coated and cleared, the barrel is polished and cleared.
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Old 07-01-2017, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by RonNSoCal
Great looking wheels. Does anyone know if any sets are still available and who to order from? I would need them shipped to CA, unless these might be available here.
Not 100% sure but Gray may still be available. Google "wheel well" (I think thats the site name) and go to "for sale" scroll down and you will see it. The BBS customer support number is listed in the ad. I would call them before ordering from Wheel Well. Wheel Well is based in CA but the wheels ship straight from BBS HQ in Metro Atlanta.
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Originally Posted by jgj10
Not 100% sure but Gray may still be available. Google "wheel well" (I think thats the site name) and go to "for sale" scroll down and you will see it. The BBS customer support number is listed in the ad. I would call them before ordering from Wheel Well. Wheel Well is based in CA but the wheels ship straight from BBS HQ in Metro Atlanta.
Thanks, I did multiple searches but came up empty handed.
Old 07-03-2017, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jgj10
First of all I'm not selling anything and I didn't want to post in the For Sale forum for that reason.

I found some BBS RS-GT Forged Wheels for C6 Corvette for $799 -- entire set, I've seen these go $2-$4K. These are 18x9 19x10.5 base fitment only and come in Silver (what I bought) and gray. This is a smoking deal! I guess these are close outs from BBS - apparently limited set available. The firm selling them is just a front end for BBS and others. I live nearby BBS US headquarters and was able to pick them up today

I don't want to post a link because the vendor is not a forum sponsor -- I will if allowed. Otherwise PM me and I will send the info - or Google it.

Anyway - nothing to gain for me simply s public service announcement . Pictures posted of mine.

What are the exact tire sizes you went with?
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Originally Posted by 1978280Z
What are the exact tire sizes you went with?
I just moved my stock Firestones Wide Ovals.

Front:P245/40R18
Rear:P285/35R19

Both tires size fall within spec for 18x9 and 19x10.5. I might move up a tad in width next re-tire.

A couple of pics mounted to give you a feel for stock.




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Thanks! They are gorgeous on you car!!

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It sounds like they are all out of the silver centered wheels.
That was a great find.. Sharp looking wheel
Let us know if they ever do it again
I would have loved to have picked up a set too
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Originally Posted by exracer28
I bought the last of the silver and three sets of the darker ones which are not black but close to black chrome. For the money it's a no brainer and I sold one set on the way home.




The fronts are the ones they call black. The 19s fit a C5 with a 20mm spacer and the fronts are fine as is. There is 0.5" clearance between the wheel and the caliper. I will put on a C6Z06 caliper and see how much spacer is needed. Yes those are BBS wheels that were on the car. Yes I do like BBS wheels.:-)
Which finish did you go with? I leaning
towards Black Diamond for my Blade Silver.
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Originally Posted by Rontime
Which finish did you go with? I leaning
towards Black Diamond for my Blade Silver.
I see you are in Chino, CA. Where did you buy your wheels?


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