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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Update: Do NOT BUY THESE WHEELS IF YOU HAVE A 2014-CURRENT.
So ive purchased wheels from this vendor before and never had an issue. I have always recommended them to anybody who asked. After installing Wheels they didn't fit. I spoke with the company this morning and they are going to make an exception even though the wheels were already mounted and take the wheels back. They have made me aware that even though all the offsets are the same they won't clear the c7's brakes. I was u see the impression that if the offsets were the same no issues would arise. I guess I was wrong. Kinda sucks cause they looked damn good when installed on the car!





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Originally Posted by C7Jake
another Z06 replica wheel thread
And the troll strikes again. Boy you really are a loser. People like you can really ruin a great forum.
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Will be using my factory center caps.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 12:06 PM
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Very nice, those will look great!
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by brooklync5
Love starting the day with a knock on the door from UPS. Especially when I know he has mods for my corvette. I'll be installing these matte black z06 replica wheels from OE wheels in the next few hours.

My next move
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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What size? Hows the quality of the wheel? Been looking into ordering the 18'' z51 wheels for my drag setup
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What size? Hows the quality of the wheel? Been looking into ordering the 18'' z51 wheels for my drag setup
I actually responded to your previous thread. The quality of the wheels from this company are always great. This is my 3rd purchase from them. I got these in stock 18x8.5 and 19x10 sizes.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 02:17 PM
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The color looks to be more gunmetal than black. Maybe it's the lighting. I'd like to see how they look outdoors on your car.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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Best looking OEM wheel EVER. I typically replace the wheels and exhaust on every vehicle the I've ever own... Except this time, but I did replace the exhaust
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another Z06 replica wheel thread
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
another Z06 replica wheel thread
And a thread where we didn't have to look at the same 4 pictures of your car.
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
another Z06 replica wheel thread
And the troll strikes again. Boy you really are a loser. People like you can really ruin a great forum.
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Get them sealed before you put them on… so much easier on the bench than on the car at this point......You can get some Meguires NXT down at the auto parts store if you don't have time to order anything....

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Please post mounted pics
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Originally Posted by VAVetteC7
Please post mounted pics
Didn't have time to get them mounted yesterday. Should have them installed today though.
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That subtle darker shade of gray will be a nice accent to the silver paint.
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Those are sexy!!! love the matte finish!!!
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Like them better than black, silver or chrome. Great choice! Post pics on the car when you get them on.
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nice wheels!!!
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