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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Can anyone recommend a vendor for a set of machined silver wheels, not the current black ones but all silver?
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If you're looking for a set of replica Z51 wheels in all silver good luck. I've been searching for a while and there's nothing out there.
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Originally Posted by Scoobydoobydoo
If you're looking for a set of replica Z51 wheels in all silver good luck. I've been searching for a while and there's nothing out there.
I would be happy with the Base Style wheel in all machined silver. Not fond of silver painted or chrome.
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
I would be happy with the Base Style wheel in all machined silver. Not fond of silver painted or chrome.
I think machine faced silver wheels were either an option or an accessory in 2014 so there might be some out there.
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Might try West Coast Corvettes. If you do not have a current catalog, they have a website.

Got my calipers and chrome wheels from them for my C5.
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Originally Posted by Calif Vetteman
Might try West Coast Corvettes. If you do not have a current catalog, they have a website.

Got my calipers and chrome wheels from them for my C5.
Thanks. I'll check 'em out.
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thanks. I'll check 'em out.
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Here are some OEM C6 Corvette 18/19" Machine Faced grey

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-GM-C...-/121558592098

I don't know if they will fit a C7, perhaps someone can chime in if you like them.
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Originally Posted by ILuvUMan
Here are some OEM C6 Corvette 18/19" Machine Faced grey

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-GM-C...-/121558592098

I don't know if they will fit a C7, perhaps someone can chime in if you like them.
Nice and a good price but I want a brighter silver. I think it will look better on my LB car.
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
Nice and a good price but I want a brighter silver. I think it will look better on my LB car.
Someone said they will fit. http://www.corvette7.com/forums/show...03&postcount=6

Personally, I think that silver would look perfect on a LB, especially with the grey interior. In fact you might want to hurry and buy them. I might beat you to it.

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Try Bob at House of Wheels. He always seems to have the right wheels for Vettes.
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I have a set of OEM aluminum silver w/ machine face that came on my NRB 2014. They were a $1495 option. I liked them UNTIL I saw the machine face w/ black barrels...so now I have to have them. I am willing to trade if we can figure out the logistics, OR if I can find a set of the OEM 2015 black w/ machine face, mine will be available...
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
Can anyone recommend a vendor for a set of machined silver wheels, not the current black ones but all silver?
I have a set on my 2014. They are not very impressive. When I picked up my car, I thought it had base silver painted wheels. Even the sales manager thought it had the wrong wheels. I plan to switch them out for the black machine face wheels, but not replicas.
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I have a set of OEM aluminum silver w/ machine face that came on my NRB 2014. They were a $1495 option. I liked them UNTIL I saw the machine face w/ black barrels...so now I have to have them. I am willing to trade if we can figure out the logistics, OR if I can find a set of the OEM 2015 black w/ machine face, mine will be available...
Can you post a couple close up pic of your wheels?
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Originally Posted by SRQStingray
I have a set on my 2014. They are not very impressive. When I picked up my car, I thought it had base silver painted wheels. Even the sales manager thought it had the wrong wheels. I plan to switch them out for the black machine face wheels, but not replicas.
I think i need to see a set of the new machine face wheels.
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
Can you post a couple close up pic of your wheels?
Sorry...no can do. I have been advised that I do not have picture posting privileges on this forum. When I locate replacements and decide to trade or sell, I'll sent pics via e mail....
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Originally Posted by beepster
Sorry...no can do. I have been advised that I do not have picture posting privileges on this forum. When I locate replacements and decide to trade or sell, I'll sent pics via e mail....
That is better.
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
Nice and a good price but I want a brighter silver. I think it will look better on my LB car.
I totally agree about the brighter wheels with LB. I'll be picking up my non Z51 LB C7 next week. A few months back I was fortunate to see all the exterior colors with pretty much all the wheel options. I would have never got a blue car had it not been for seeing all the cars at once. LB is drop dead gorgeous. I also realized that the chrome wheels were the best compliment to LB from all factory wheels. But not being a fan of chrome, I'll be replacing the standard painted wheels with TSW Nurburgring Gunmetal/Mirror (machined) face wheels. There are 18/19 and 19/20 for the C7. U can find them online for around $1,080. I'm getting mine locally from Discount Tire for a bit more. TSW is a major mamufacure of wheels for Cray and others.
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I'll have to check out these TSW wheels.
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I totally agree about the brighter wheels with LB. I'll be picking up my non Z51 LB C7 next week. A few months back I was fortunate to see all the exterior colors with pretty much all the wheel options. I would have never got a blue car had it not been for seeing all the cars at once. LB is drop dead gorgeous. I also realized that the chrome wheels were the best compliment to LB from all factory wheels. But not being a fan of chrome, I'll be replacing the standard painted wheels with TSW Nurburgring Gunmetal/Mirror (machined) face wheels. There are 18/19 and 19/20 for the C7. U can find them online for around $1,080. I'm getting mine locally from Discount Tire for a bit more. TSW is a major mamufacure of wheels for Cray and others.
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