Replacing a rear wheel - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

badkarma · 12-10-2011, 12:05 PM

Make a long story short, I have serious damage done to my LR wheel and it'll need to be replaced...all cosmetic but no way it can be repaired.

Chevy dealer wants over $800 but I found them online from originalwheels for $350 new, but almost seems to good to be true.

Anyone have any other suggestions on where to get a single OEM wheel?

PAUL SS · 12-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Right here, check the members classifieds.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=104

Sir Nuke · 12-10-2011, 08:42 PM

either a member here......or on ebay......a seller I have used in the past.....he has a wheel and tire shop in Michigan and has NEW OEW 5TH GEN CAMARO WHEEKS FOR $259

his seller name is ezbuy247, has over 5500 eBay sales and a 100% feedback rating. here is just one of his listings.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FACTORY-C...item255fcccb96

badkarma · 12-12-2011, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Side question: How does switching out the TPMs work or do I need a new one? (ie are they permanently glued or screwed in?)

Sir Nuke · 12-12-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badkarma

Thanks for the info guys. Side question: How does switching out the TPMs work or do I need a new one? (ie are they permanently glued or screwed in?)

Actually, they are attached to the valve stem, screwed together. So when you get the new wheel, and when you take it to get the tire swapped over, the tire store will take is off the valve stem and install it on the new one.

Majic · 12-12-2011, 07:18 PM

I have a brand new 20" rear SS wheel. PM me if interested

SILVERHAWK · 12-13-2011, 06:41 AM

I just recently damaged one of my polished rear wheels as well. I was able to get a price of $562 for a brand new wheel thru the dealer. I have a $500 gift from my GM card to offset that cost but not sure I want to use it on buying a new wheel but it looks like that would be the cheapest way out. I have been given a few ways to sand it over and make it a little less noticeable but haven't tried them yet.
In looking into wheel repair services you would be amazed at how well they can fix up damaged wheels. They can straighten them and reweld aluminum into the gouges, but at least with the poished wheels its going to cost you around $300 and theres a week turn around to get it done right. I would look in your regional forum and ask around.
Or take you chances on ebay for a new one. I saw one on there that said it was brand new, but the picture has wheel weights on the inside of the wheel so you have to be careful. (I guess it could have been a take off wheel?)

badkarma · 12-14-2011, 09:47 PM

Yeah, something tells me that they would have a bit of trouble fixing this

No, I was not the cause of this wheel abuse lol

I'm all set for a wheel now, dealer had one that someone exchanged on delivery for another set.

SILVERHAWK · 12-15-2011, 05:04 AM

Cool, glad you got set up on another wheel. I went and got some sand paper and clear coat for mine. We will see how that turns out first.

I'm telling you they could fix that wheel. I've seen some pics worse than that and the rim was also bent and they made it look like new. I just don't want to spend over $300 to do it.

SILVERHAWK · 12-23-2011, 12:48 PM

Well, about $20.00 in supplies plus a dab of polish and dull buffer wheel/air tool, 1 hour, and a friend to dismount and mount the tire back up and look....
Not perfect but one hell of a lot better. Just imagine what a pro could do?

2010SLVRBULIT · 12-23-2011, 12:51 PM

nothing some sanding & elbow grease can't fix...

SILVERHAWK · 12-23-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

nothing some sanding & elbow grease can't fix...

Yeah, looks like it will work....

12-10-2011, 12:05 PM	#1
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 218	Replacing a rear wheel Make a long story short, I have serious damage done to my LR wheel and it'll need to be replaced...all cosmetic but no way it can be repaired. Chevy dealer wants over $800 but I found them online from originalwheels for $350 new, but almost seems to good to be true. Anyone have any other suggestions on where to get a single OEM wheel?

12-10-2011, 12:09 PM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Right here, check the members classifieds. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=104 __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-10-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,328 View My Garage	either a member here......or on ebay......a seller I have used in the past.....he has a wheel and tire shop in Michigan and has NEW OEW 5TH GEN CAMARO WHEEKS FOR $259 his seller name is ezbuy247, has over 5500 eBay sales and a 100% feedback rating. here is just one of his listings. http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FACTORY-C...item255fcccb96 __________________

12-12-2011, 07:18 PM	#6
Majic Majic Drives: 2018 1LT Black...V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	I have a brand new 20" rear SS wheel. PM me if interested __________________ Rick "MAJIC" 2014 2SS/RS.

12-13-2011, 06:41 AM	#7
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,114	I just recently damaged one of my polished rear wheels as well. I was able to get a price of $562 for a brand new wheel thru the dealer. I have a $500 gift from my GM card to offset that cost but not sure I want to use it on buying a new wheel but it looks like that would be the cheapest way out. I have been given a few ways to sand it over and make it a little less noticeable but haven't tried them yet. In looking into wheel repair services you would be amazed at how well they can fix up damaged wheels. They can straighten them and reweld aluminum into the gouges, but at least with the poished wheels its going to cost you around $300 and theres a week turn around to get it done right. I would look in your regional forum and ask around. Or take you chances on ebay for a new one. I saw one on there that said it was brand new, but the picture has wheel weights on the inside of the wheel so you have to be careful. (I guess it could have been a take off wheel?) __________________

12-12-2011, 08:16 AM	#4
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 218	Thanks for the info guys. Side question: How does switching out the TPMs work or do I need a new one? (ie are they permanently glued or screwed in?)

12-14-2011, 09:47 PM	#8
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 218	Yeah, something tells me that they would have a bit of trouble fixing this No, I was not the cause of this wheel abuse lol I'm all set for a wheel now, dealer had one that someone exchanged on delivery for another set. Attached Images

12-15-2011, 05:04 AM	#9
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,114	Cool, glad you got set up on another wheel. I went and got some sand paper and clear coat for mine. We will see how that turns out first. I'm telling you they could fix that wheel. I've seen some pics worse than that and the rim was also bent and they made it look like new. I just don't want to spend over $300 to do it. __________________

12-23-2011, 12:48 PM	#10
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,114	Well, about $20.00 in supplies plus a dab of polish and dull buffer wheel/air tool, 1 hour, and a friend to dismount and mount the tire back up and look.... Not perfect but one hell of a lot better. Just imagine what a pro could do? Attached Images __________________ Last edited by SILVERHAWK; 12-23-2011 at 12:59 PM.

12-23-2011, 12:51 PM	#11
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	nothing some sanding & elbow grease can't fix...

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