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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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The first thing I want to do to my C5 is upgrade the wheels. I like the 5 spoke style (more commonly seen on the C6, I believe). I've been looking around on craigslist and ebay for good deals. With craigslist, I am aprehensive because I just don't know if I am getting a nice second hand set of wheels, or a set with one or multiple bent wheels. Great deals aren't as easy to come by on ebay as they used to, and the trust factor is an issue as well.

Just looking for recommendations for competitively priced wheel vendors? Also, would it just be better for me to rule out buying a used set of wheels?

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I most definitely hesitate to buy used, unless I know exactly whom I'm dealing with.
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The first thing I want to do to my C5 is upgrade the wheels. I like the 5 spoke style (more commonly seen on the C6, I believe). I've been looking around on craigslist and ebay for good deals. With craigslist, I am aprehensive because I just don't know if I am getting a nice second hand set of wheels, or a set with one or multiple bent wheels. Great deals aren't as easy to come by on ebay as they used to, and the trust factor is an issue as well.

Just looking for recommendations for competitively priced wheel vendors? Also, would it just be better for me to rule out buying a used set of wheels?

Thanks......
Check out Corvette-Wheels.com (Jason). After quite a bit of web surfing & shopping around, I ordered wheels & tires from him for my C6. Prices were very good.....
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Check us out: http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/categ...?categoryId=19


We offer lots of wheels for your C5.
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