08-14-2012, 09:04 PM | #15 |
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I have not seen the black wheels up close. A close look at the AL polished wheels shows that all surfaces of the wheel have had some type of machining and or polishing on it. This may make it a bit more costly to produce.
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08-14-2012, 09:13 PM | #16 |
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I did see one ZL1 at a dealership with the bright aluminum wheels but I did not look at them close enough to know if all areas had any machining done on them or not. I know the faces of the spokes looked like they were finished machined but I did not look close enough at the rest of the wheel.
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08-14-2012, 09:32 PM | #17 |
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Send a PM to user tkrupinski and ask him. He bought a set for this SS a couple months ago.
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08-14-2012, 09:58 PM | #18 | |
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08-15-2012, 12:18 AM | #19 | |
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08-15-2012, 01:11 AM | #20 |
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the problem is you have to buy tires too, I don't think the wheels are overpriced really, but adding tires gets pricy. maybe when i need tires i'll think about it, but wheels and tires costs $3000-$3500 am i right? but honestly, probably worth it. no other mod could give you more visual appeal
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08-15-2012, 08:47 AM | #21 |
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Wow. That's almost the cost of another wheel. It would also cover the cost of one of the tires! Yikes.
If I ever decide to get these wheels I think I will be looking for an alternate source that will give me a good deal closer to home. I'll drive down to Chicago area to one of the dealers down there that is a sponser on another forum and pick them up. No way would it cost me $540 in gas and tolls! Thanks for the info. |
08-15-2012, 08:59 AM | #22 | |
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I've been a auto mehcanic since the 80's and have learned one thing. When you buy parts for your automobile they never charge list price, so it looks like you're getting a better deal. I think sometimes they just pick a price out of a hat and say that this is the list price and then knock off some so you think you're getting a deal. I personally like to price shop because of that. But so far I haven't found any better than MaureenM@Rodgerschevrolet , fast free shipping and like I said best price. Just keep her in mind if, god forbid, you need to replace something.
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08-15-2012, 11:38 AM | #23 | |
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Right, But the silver ones have ZL1 engraved on them and the black ones just say Camaro.... It would look stupid to put the silver ones on an SS for example. Also, the tires are damn expensive - about $2,000 installed for all 4. So new wheels and tires will take you to about $4,500. I actually bought the wheel/tire warranty package from the dealer for $500 for 5 years I believe. |
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08-15-2012, 03:09 PM | #24 |
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Here is a shot of the polished wheels on my Camaro you can see the detail better in this close up shot.
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08-15-2012, 07:10 PM | #25 |
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WEll, anybody know what Rodgerschevrolet charges for those wheels? (Just out of curiosity)
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08-17-2012, 08:24 PM | #26 | |
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Looks real good !
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08-17-2012, 08:30 PM | #27 |
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No issues a perfect fit I now have the ZL1 springs installed it looks perfect
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08-17-2012, 09:49 PM | #28 |
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I'm gonna contact Maureen Monday and find out what the price is for the black wheels. It'll be nice to have both.
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