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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Can someone tell me the difference between these three wheels?
All three look identical to me but apparently they are different?


I have OEM GM Speedline wheels on my car.
They look like the speedlines listed below.
I tried to buy a thin spoke to replace one of my bent wheels and was told they would not work.

Why not?
What is the difference?




Thin spoke


Y2K wheel


Speedline wheel
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Anyone have a clue?
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Arent they the same, just a different name used?
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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there were two generations of this wheel, they look similar but are pretty different in the outer edge where the spoke blends into the outer edge of the wheel

look for a matching stamp to yours inside the wheel if you want to make sure.

this is assuming both are OEM, because there are also imposters!

good luck
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