iowacamaro019

I've noticed that you can buy four 18 X 9.5 C5 replica chrome wheels new from a 'power seller' on ebay for about $1040, or from fast toys for about $1288. this just doesn't seem right to me, can those guys on ebay really sell new wheels like that for such a lower price?

so far ive seen about 2-3 different power sellers who are selling C5 replicas for a much lower price than fasttoys or other sites; should i trust them (they all have a GREAT feedback ratings) and are they selling products just as good as the other places? I haven't dealt with ebay or power sellers AT ALL in the past, and i'm getting ready to buy some new rims and of course i wanna get the best deal out there . anyone who has dealt with power sellers and ebay who could provide me with answers to some of the questions would be greatly appreciated

catsnet

Fast Toys is the company which have to have some more profit on the product to pay off the warehousing, employees and stuff. the people who sell such things of e-bay are usually selling this things directly from factory where they have some connections.
I'm sure it's the same wheels you're looking at in both places.
One thing though - Nothing is better then the originals from GM
But they cost twice as much too

iowacamaro019

whats the biggest dif. between replicas and the originals from GM?

ask_213

Is there any difference at all? I don't think there is unless you are super pickey and want all factory GM stuff.

catsnet

durability and the GM logo - if your'e pickey

99zee

If they are power sellers on Ebay, they have sold alot. I buy and sell on there and would have no problem buying from them. Check their feedback(the number after the id name) and see what buyers have said about them. Also read the auction closely and make sure they are selling exactly what you want. You can email them to ask any questions about fitment or finish. Good Luck Ebay is addictive

iowacamaro019

thanks guys. oh yea while im at it anyone have some pics of C5s on their camaro? lol, man im demanding..

Alex 97Z28 M6

Replicas (depending on who made them) can be plaqued with problems. Not everyone has problems but there are enough that should make you consider if it's worth the risk, especially from an ebay seller. Replicas are almost always heavier also.

1999V6

18 - 9 1/2 Chrome C5's.....$1109 from wheelreplicas.com

I wouldn't feel safe buying rims off of ebay...but to each his own

SuperDave479

I do! Not in my new car yet but I did on my 95 on my site. Check the bottom two links of my sig for more pics of F-Bodys with the C5 wheels plus tons of other ones.