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Aug 23, 2020 | 04:44 PM

Italianfox

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Wheels

Are 2LT wheels cast or forged? Ditto Trident wheels.

Aug 23, 2020 | 06:28 PM

MAD Matt

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All are casted......

Aug 23, 2020 | 06:46 PM

Italianfox

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Thx. Hopefully we won't experience the C7 bent wheels syndrome

Aug 23, 2020 | 07:26 PM

Shokosugi

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All cast and really heavy.

Aug 24, 2020 | 12:27 AM

Avanti

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"Hopefully we won't experience the C7 bent wheels syndrome" Don't hold your breath.

Jul 3, 2021 | 11:13 AM

Vet Interested

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Avanti

"Hopefully we won't experience the C7 bent wheels syndrome" Don't hold your breath.

With OEM could happen. Aftermarket probably not. (I won’t add a little face emoji like you are always hung up on).

Jul 3, 2021 | 11:17 AM

Phil1098

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GM already said they made the C8 wheels stronger (also means heavier), but there have been no reports of bent wheels so apparently it wasn't all smoke.

Jul 3, 2021 | 11:44 AM

papillion

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Just the Facts

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Originally Posted by Italianfox

Are 2LT wheels cast or forged? Ditto Trident wheels.

Forged wheels = Expensive wheels Cast wheels = Less expensive wheels

GM understands the math.

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Jul 3, 2021 | 12:56 PM

SteveSoCal

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Chevy, if you are listening....

I think a lot of folks would be willing to pay for optional forged wheels....pls

Jul 3, 2021 | 03:59 PM

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Mari0

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I'm currently awaiting for Michelins to be installed on my factory 5 spoke. As I had the factory tires placed on my aftermarkets. Therefore my factory 5 spoke with no tires are:

The 19"...5 spoke weighs 25.5 lbs.
The 20"...5 spoke weighs 32 lbs.

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