To "do" or "not to do", that is my question! Need input
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Have you x checked pricing with Bob at House of wheels ? As with WCC, long time forum vendor. Bought several sets of wheels from him over the years. Never had an issue.
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Another one to check with would be Corvette Garage. Nate is always having wheel sales.
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Originally Posted by [B
MikeyTX[/B];1590927110]Have you x checked pricing with Bob at House of wheels ? As with WCC, long time forum vendor. Bought several sets of wheels from him over the years. Never had an issue.
Originally Posted by [B
MikeyTX[/B];1590927121]Another one to check with would be Corvette Garage. Nate is always having wheel sales.
Neither House of Wheels or Corvette Garage have the Z06 Reproduction wheel.
This is what I am looking at.....2016 Z06 Style Production Wheel....I also have a Torch Red C7. I think this wheel makes any C7 look stunning.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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I figure my C7's (2014, with options that have a trade-in value) replacement cost is currently around $5,000 per year. The price you quoted is 1/2 replacement cost and when you trade the car, wheels are worth zero. Certainly nothing wrong with the stock wheels. Save the money and swap cars more often.
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Rich,
Personally, I like the original wheels you now have on your car. I am going to swap out my factory painted wheels for those you currently have. Just a point of preference from me. However, having both to swap out for your driving pleasure is a great idea. What kind of tires are you running?
Personally, I like the original wheels you now have on your car. I am going to swap out my factory painted wheels for those you currently have. Just a point of preference from me. However, having both to swap out for your driving pleasure is a great idea. What kind of tires are you running?
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Originally Posted by [B
rkhegler;[/B]1590928319]Rich,
Personally, I like the original wheels you now have on your car. I am going to swap out my factory painted wheels for those you currently have. Just a point of preference from me. However, having both to swap out for your driving pleasure is a great idea. What kind of tires are you running?
Personally, I like the original wheels you now have on your car. I am going to swap out my factory painted wheels for those you currently have. Just a point of preference from me. However, having both to swap out for your driving pleasure is a great idea. What kind of tires are you running?
I have the Z51 OEM Michelin run flats. If I did a tire purchase I'd go the non-run flats and try to secure a tire that is quieter and perhaps a smoother ride.
The C7 is the first car I have ever owned with run-flat tires. I can only compare the run-flats to the non-run-flats on my Porsche and Jaguar XKR which provide smooth and quieter rides compared to the C7.
Even with the Fatmat installation, I still get some wheel/tire noise.
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My dealer (Davis Chevrolet, Lexington NC) is doing a good job of updating my order SZBHK1. According to them, the order changed from 2000 to 2500 in 1 day. The TPW is 12/07/2015. Will you please verify this information at your earliest convenience? Thanks in advance.
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I think you may be posting within the wrong thread here on CF. I would suggest that you to go the GM website for Customer Service (CHAT) and they will respond to your questions.
Hope this may help your cause. Looks like the 2LT order is moving right along. Soon you will be driving a new C7, that is pure EXCITEMENT.
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You have spent a lot of time waiting and deciding on these repro Z06 wheels. I'd suggest waiting just a little longer until you can see a picture of the actual wheels. They will not look like the Z06 wheels you have posted pictures of. Because of considerably different width and offset they will not have the deep concavity of the spokes, they will be pretty much flat. Then if the picture of the narrower wheel design does appeal to you place the order. No surprises. (Be sure to see a picture from an angle, not straight on).
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
You have spent a lot of time waiting and deciding on these repro Z06 wheels. I'd suggest waiting just a little longer until you can see a picture of the actual wheels. They will not look like the Z06 wheels you have posted pictures of. Because of considerably different width and offset they will not have the deep concavity of the spokes, they will be pretty much flat. Then if the picture of the narrower wheel design does appeal to you place the order. No surprises. (Be sure to see a picture from an angle, not straight on).
My bad, you are spending only half this amount for the wheels. Not bad at all if they are decent quality.
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I ordered the Z06 Replica wheels today in the Chrome Finish...19x8.5 and 20 x10".
I went with 1stRateCorvetteParts, a CF vendor and sponsor.
Best warranty on the wheels of any CF vendor I have communicated with.
Located in Sarasota, Florida.
Keith is the contact. Great prices for CF members. Call Keith direct as prices for the various sizes and finish are different from each other.
Delivery expected in late Dec., or early January.
Thanks for everyone's input. It is greatly appreciated.
I went with 1stRateCorvetteParts, a CF vendor and sponsor.
Best warranty on the wheels of any CF vendor I have communicated with.
Located in Sarasota, Florida.
Keith is the contact. Great prices for CF members. Call Keith direct as prices for the various sizes and finish are different from each other.
Delivery expected in late Dec., or early January.
Thanks for everyone's input. It is greatly appreciated.
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
I ordered the Z06 Replica wheels today in the Chrome Finish...19x8.5 and 20 x10".
I went with 1stRateCorvetteParts, a CF vendor and sponsor.
Best warranty on the wheels of any CF vendor I have communicated with.
Located in Sarasota, Florida.
Keith is the contact. Great prices for CF members. Call Keith direct as prices for the various sizes and finish are different from each other.
Delivery expected in late Dec., or early January.
Thanks for everyone's input. It is greatly appreciated.
I went with 1stRateCorvetteParts, a CF vendor and sponsor.
Best warranty on the wheels of any CF vendor I have communicated with.
Located in Sarasota, Florida.
Keith is the contact. Great prices for CF members. Call Keith direct as prices for the various sizes and finish are different from each other.
Delivery expected in late Dec., or early January.
Thanks for everyone's input. It is greatly appreciated.
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I will provide photos and a follow up on the quality, appearance and will post photos. Once the Z06 replicas arrive, I will have them mounted. Most likely after the 1st of the new year. Hopefully sooner.
Stay tuned, more to follow.
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You have spent a lot of time waiting and deciding on these repro Z06 wheels. I'd suggest waiting just a little longer until you can see a picture of the actual wheels. They will not look like the Z06 wheels you have posted pictures of. Because of considerably different width and offset they will not have the deep concavity of the spokes, they will be pretty much flat. Then if the picture of the narrower wheel design does appeal to you place the order. No surprises. (Be sure to see a picture from an angle, not straight on).