New Chrome ZL1 Replica Wheels

[wyd_trkr]

Originally Posted by Fish-man

No doubt there isn't any car made that has 100% of parts sourced/built in country. No argument there. But to be fair, your first paragraph did say "all China" for oe wheels. I wont imply any % of US made wheels... although i know it is low. Its a global economy now. No getting around it.

ZL1 wheels are made in USA. You can find pics of the printing on the rim here... and I know this from my friend that works there. .

As previously stated, each Manufacturers Wheels are Stamped OEM with each Manufacturers Company Insignia or Designation, as this is fact, not fiction, as they are being made in China at 1/2 the cost as to what it would cost each manufacturer to have them made here in the US.

It is called Cost Effectiveness and no doubt it will probably always be this way! Allot of research has gone into this subject, by not only me, but several others out here! Just because it is made in China does not mean it is bad, as I have personally seen some $1,000 a piece or more wheels out here, but these companies have been making them here in this country for Decades, but these days they get them made cheaper in China! So go figure, as that is the way it is!

[Fish-man]

Originally Posted by wyd_trkr

As previously stated, each Manufacturers Wheels are Stamped OEM with each Manufacturers Company Insignia or Designation, as this is fact, not fiction, as they are being made in China at 1/2 the cost as to what it would cost each manufacturer to have them made here in the US.

It is called Cost Effectiveness and no doubt it will probably always be this way! Allot of research has gone into this subject, by not only me, but several others out here! Just because it is made in China does not mean it is bad, as I have personally seen some $1,000 a piece or more wheels out here, but these companies have been making them here in this country for Decades, but these days they get them made cheaper in China! So go figure, as that is the way it is!

Ya cost effectiveness... we know. You should also know that along with the mfr logo, it will also have the country of origin, the size/offset, date codes for traceability....

I know stuff is cheaper from china. Not disputing that. I am interested in your research though. You a former gm'er(or wheel mfr)?Have you been to a wheel plant recently? How how you can buy a mold for? Stuff like that?

[Zeus95]

[QUOTE=KMPrenger;6046421]FinallySatisfied, you gave him an underhanded compliment and you know it...which is a douche move.

+ 1

I think they look great !! Don't worry about the hater's ! Car looks good.

[buelldude]

they look great on your car, bla bla bla the rest that don't like them. I guess they can't find any other threads to trash. I go by the old school rule----If you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all

[kevin1106]

looks awesome!!! I love chrome or polished wheels.... Black wheels just don't do it for me. Seems like it hides the design of the wheel to much. JMO!

[wyd_trkr]

Originally Posted by Fish-man

Ya cost effectiveness... we know. You should also know that along with the mfr logo, it will also have the country of origin, the size/offset, date codes for traceability....

I know stuff is cheaper from china. Not disputing that. I am interested in your research though. You a former gm'er(or wheel mfr)?Have you been to a wheel plant recently? How how you can buy a mold for? Stuff like that?

Fish-man: Evidently you must think that I am Affiliated with GM, right? I will take the 5th on that one. Having Engineering Skills, Yes I Do, Where I obtain my information is Confidential , however it is true! Am I in the Wheel Business NO! However, I am highly Educated on Metals, Fabricating and Manufacturing , as Yes I am in Business and have been for the past 15 years now in the capacity that I am! Other than that, Yes, I will post what is Fact, No Fiction!

[Fish-man]

Originally Posted by wyd_trkr

Fish-man: Evidently you must think that I am Affiliated with GM, right? I will take the 5th on that one. Having Engineering Skills (me too), Yes I Do, Where I obtain my information is Confidential , however it is true! Am I in the Wheel Business NO! ( I was, until recently) However, I am highly Educated on Metals, Fabricating and Manufacturing , as Yes I am in Business (no doubt you have some knowledge about that) and have been for the past 15 years now in the capacity that I am! Other than that, Yes, I will post what is Fact, No Fiction! (likewise- -unless someone asks for it)

[wyd_trkr]

Fish-man, sorry to hear you are No Longer in the Wheel Business, as it is very competitive out there and unless your company is Big enough to withstand the Competition, I can see as to why so many of these Small Businesses are Closing their doors everyday!

However, I disagree with your misinterpretation on my Education , as I previously stated that I am Highly Educated, NOT to have some knowledge as some others Do! Hope I make myself perfectly clear, as I am here to share helpful and valuable information to others, not to be misunderstood by someone else that can misinterpret others Informative Post are purely Facts! I sincerely hope you can comprehend that!

[bee sting]

Originally Posted by buelldude

they look great on your car, bla bla bla the rest that don't like them. I guess they can't find any other threads to trash. I go by the old school rule----If you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all

Thanks for the compliments .. It doesn't bother me if people think there fake-cheap-or even if they don't like chrome. I just love the style and the site I bought them from called them " Replica's " . I'm more than Happy with them so far !

Keep posting.. Gives me more to read .

[BLU DUCE]

First you buy what you want,Second what your wallet can pay for. I do like crome wheels. No insults to you or the car. I think with the theme of your camaro being yellow with the black stripes,black splitter,black grill, & ghosted side markers I would go with Matt black. Seeif you can find the thread where they have people that can photoshop rims on your car for you. Good Luck

[rdblan2]

Originally Posted by inferno camaro

Looks better than GM's semi polish or painted wheel in my opinion.

Agreed. Those look awesome.

[pannhead51]

For the price point he was working with, I think they look great... Not everyone has $4-5k to throw at shoes.

[Muscle Car Memories]

I dont know about all the other rigamaroll people are talking about, replica not replica, either way they look good on your Camaro!

Im hoping to find some replica ZL1 black 10 spokes but havent had any luck so far.

[rocknRllr]

Chrome rims look so 'Sweet'