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Demon War Horse · 06-05-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ClarityCamaro

Okay also these are Breyton spirit rs wheels anyway to tell the difference between real wheels and replicas? Because I would have hate to been sold replicas paying for name brand

I would contact the manufacturer and ask them... no harm in checking that out. They would also be able to tell you if they are fake or not, or how to tell.

Also what do you use to clean them? The chemicals in whatever product may be reacting poorly to the anodize.

Firefighter · 06-05-2015, 08:04 AM

Pull a wheel and check behind the face, back of the spokes and hub. There should be some markings to clue you into who made them.

Also the spell check on your phone/tablet is killing you man. There are a million mistakes in each post. I'm using context clues to figure out what you are saying... lol

PalmerGA · 06-05-2015, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ClarityCamaro

And the crappy thing is I traded him my factory zl1 wheels plus $1500 cash. And on fire rack they look like they go for about $400 a pair so did I just get ripped off?

Yeah... you got screwed - HARD. Why would you trade your factory ZL1s for those?

CamaroCracka · 06-05-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

Pull a wheel and check behind the face, back of the spokes and hub. There should be some markings to clue you into who made them.

Also the spell check on your phone/tablet is killing you man. There are a million mistakes in each post. I'm using context clues to figure out what you are saying... lol

^^^This

Below is a pic of the back of a cast wheel. Notice the casting clock in the center.

Phenix · 06-05-2015, 08:19 AM

Anodized wheels fade. Heat, UV, corrosive wheel cleaners, it all adds up. Check with the wheel manufacturer or vendor to see if they will do anything for you. Otherwise, learn to love it or change it. Powder coating isn't crazy expensive but they may have to strip the wheels first which adds cost. If they aren't flaking you could also probably have them painted. Or if your feeling adventurous you could experiment with plasti-dip...

Homeless Man · 06-05-2015, 09:47 AM

Dang man maybe u should post up before trading or buying something so we can give u advice

ClarityCamaro · 06-05-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

I would contact the manufacturer and ask them... no harm in checking that out. They would also be able to tell you if they are fake or not, or how to tell.

Also what do you use to clean them? The chemicals in whatever product may be reacting poorly to the anodize.

I traded the factory wheels because I have 10 spoke factory zl1 wheels just wanted these wheels because they are 50 pounds lighter than the factory ones. Also I love the way they look. Sorry for the spell check guys. 😂
I will get them powder coated. The manufactor said to look and see if it's forged aluminum wheels when I strip them down. And the guy purchased from tire rack so now I know that's a reputable tire website

Jalberdi99 · 06-05-2015, 09:56 AM

who is this member?

ClarityCamaro · 06-05-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

I would contact the manufacturer and ask them... no harm in checking that out. They would also be able to tell you if they are fake or not, or how to tell.

Also what do you use to clean them? The chemicals in whatever product may be reacting poorly to the anodize.

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Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

who is this member?

He is a known member selling/parting out his zl1 I can't look up his name on my phone. But I called tire rack and he did purchase the wheels from them. So they are 100% authentic. However the anodizing is fading away they are still under warranty but do not wanna send these wheels away for a month

Firefighter · 06-05-2015, 10:07 AM

Anodizing is actually a pita just get them powder coated.. I'm getting a set done for my wife's car next week. It's really not that expensive.

Red2014SS · 06-05-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ClarityCamaro

They don't look like replicas they are $1100 wheels each. Damn makes me wonder if they are? Anyway you can tell?

Tire Rack sells Breyton Spirit RS wheels for $399 each.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...150605143919:s

ClarityCamaro · 06-05-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

Anodizing is actually a pita just get them powder coated.. I'm getting a set done for my wife's car next week. It's really not that expensive.

It'll cost me $450 not bad at all. But now the question is what color should I go with?!

Red2014SS · 06-05-2015, 10:43 AM

IMHO, black would look best.

Firefighter · 06-05-2015, 10:45 AM

You can't go wrong with black again. That looks good on a Red car especially if you have black stripes or vents and a black spoiler.

Silver wouldn't be wrong either... Just don't paint them red IMHO that gets to be too much.

Then again this is coming from a guy who has a car with three sheens of black on it... LoL

06-05-2015, 08:04 AM	#16
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Pull a wheel and check behind the face, back of the spokes and hub. There should be some markings to clue you into who made them. Also the spell check on your phone/tablet is killing you man. There are a million mistakes in each post. I'm using context clues to figure out what you are saying... lol __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

06-05-2015, 09:56 AM	#22
Jalberdi99 Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: @ ur moms house in VA Posts: 1,405	who is this member? __________________

06-05-2015, 10:07 AM	#24
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Anodizing is actually a pita just get them powder coated.. I'm getting a set done for my wife's car next week. It's really not that expensive. __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

06-05-2015, 10:43 AM	#27
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	IMHO, black would look best. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

06-05-2015, 10:45 AM	#28
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	You can't go wrong with black again. That looks good on a Red car especially if you have black stripes or vents and a black spoiler. Silver wouldn't be wrong either... Just don't paint them red IMHO that gets to be too much. Then again this is coming from a guy who has a car with three sheens of black on it... LoL __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

06-05-2015, 08:19 AM	#19
Phenix Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 120	Anodized wheels fade. Heat, UV, corrosive wheel cleaners, it all adds up. Check with the wheel manufacturer or vendor to see if they will do anything for you. Otherwise, learn to love it or change it. Powder coating isn't crazy expensive but they may have to strip the wheels first which adds cost. If they aren't flaking you could also probably have them painted. Or if your feeling adventurous you could experiment with plasti-dip...

06-05-2015, 09:47 AM	#20
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Dang man maybe u should post up before trading or buying something so we can give u advice