Good price for c5 corvette rims?

hatrik8

hatrik8

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I found some corvette rims for sale I am thinking of purchasing since I didn't have any luck getting a bent rim fixed and I doubt I'll be able to find a replacement easily. They are 17"

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I haven't seen them in person, but they come with tires (although I'd have to change two tires since they are different front and back) and they look to be in decent shape. Seller tells me there are a few scratches, but nothing major. Any suggestions on a fair price?
 
hatrik8

hatrik8

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Oem I believe. They have corvette center caps. I'd have to confirm that


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teamvortec

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Re: Good price for c5 corvette rims?

Chrome or polished? I bought a set for our camaro last year that were real corvette wheels that were polished 17s front 18s rear paid $300 for them with center caps and lug nuts no tires.
 
atkonkler

atkonkler

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Re: Good price for c5 corvette rims?

Just because they have corvette flag center caps doesn't mean they are OEM look for the gm stamp and you can tell by the weight also. Good luck I had those knock off kind on my Ty then bought c5 wagon wheels that I love dearly when theyer on.
 
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nastety92

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Re: Good price for c5 corvette rims?

You want these to be OEM from 99-01. Alcoa made these for GM. The 18" rims weight the same as a stock rim, the 17's should be a little lighter.

I paid $300-400 for a full set of OEM 17's/18's back a few years ago.

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teamvortec

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Re: Good price for c5 corvette rims?

Better make sure they are not pitting or peeling in the lug nut holes or back side. Even just a little pitting can lead to big problems. I had a set of Chrome Zr1 wheels that the chrome was pitting a little and starting to peel on the back side. Upon having the chrome stripped the wheels had corroded to the point they were ruined under the chrome. I hit one wheel with a screw driver and it went through. Just saying be careful with chrome.
 
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Bad Ass Black Trucks

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Re: Good price for c5 corvette rims?

teamvortec said:
Better make sure they are not pitting or peeling in the lug nut holes or back side. Even just a little pitting can lead to big problems. I had a set of Chrome Zr1 wheels that the chrome was pitting a little and starting to peel on the back side. Upon having the chrome stripped the wheels had corroded to the point they were ruined under the chrome. I hit one wheel with a screw driver and it went through. Just saying be careful with chrome.
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You are right that chrome does need to be protected, but it would take some very bad corrosion to weaken a wheel to where a screwdriver could poke through. You couldn't tell from the exterior?
 
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teamvortec

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Re: Good price for c5 corvette rims?

Not a clue wheels looked good other than the chrome when I bought them even had tires on them holding air.
 
hatrik8

hatrik8

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I really don't want chrome.I'll probably just keep my eye out for a good deal or something I love.


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