Richy_Rich

Guys & gals, any good news on this mfg. making 22" factory like replicas?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/22-Ca...Q5fAccessories

JasonD

I am always very wary of buying "no name" wheels. To me, that is like buying a "discount parachute". Doesn't mention any strength or load testing or DOT approval, etc. Sure there is a "life time on structural" warranty, but they cannot replace your car or your life or someone else's. Call me overprotective, but without additional information, not worth the risk, IMO.

2010_5thgen

ive seen a company on another camaro site selling these wheels. they were the manufacturer of them. dont know how their credability is but even when you buy pricey wheels you can sometimes get burned. i did.

JasonD

True, but play the odds in your favor at least.

WHAAAT? Whose wheels? What happened?

Richy_Rich

Appreciate the input.

What 22" factory look-a-like would any one suggest for that "sleeper" look?

Richy_Rich

Was able to gather this on the mfg.

http://www.factoryreproductions.com/warranty.html

2010_5thgen

i got screwed a bit on my wheels. in the ordering process, mfg process, shipping, and sizing. they lied alot. when i finally got my wheels, they looked great, but the 295 tire they told me to run, was too small for the wheel. they only lasted a year until i putthe 305's on. the 305 still look too small for the wheel. yet the offset isnt right to fit the 315 on the rear. just doesnt look 100% right.

Richy_Rich

360 Forged has been know of their lack of customer attention; did you buy direct?

JasonD

Well, I suppose that is not quite the "no name" I was afraid it was. If you like it, go for it! I'll bet it would look good!

Really? I never noticed. Will you be at the NEOCC show on the 11th? I want to get a second look.

What is it with wheel companies? It seems that I hear stories of people getting jacked around around by them more than I hear stories of things going well. I guess I am lucky. Forgeline took excellent care of me from start to finish.

jcamere94z28

One of the things to keep in mind with the "factory" look and bigger sized wheel is the #1 enemy of performance. Weight.

A while back I had a 02 Z06 and I bought Z06 Motorsport Chrome wheels for it. I didn't pay attention to the weight... when I was fitting them to the car and I compared weight difference I was surprised by how much lighter the stock wheels were (yes i am aware the z06 wheels are SUPER light)

I put the new chrome wheels on it 19 all around and I felt the handling take a hit the car felt different.

After I while I got myself a set of CCW 505A wheels and they were very light again the car felt agile and alive.

So, when buying wheels try to stay as close as factory wheel weight as possible if you are concerned about performance.. if that's not your priority .. then never mind what i said. lol

2010_5thgen

yeah ill be there. with the old tires on it looked really bad but i didnt want to buy new tires so soon just to fix that issue. well then i slit a tire and it was a great time to get a whole new set. now it looks ok, but the wheels are definately made for a 315. we have to remember too, that i bought these wheels in march before the car was even made. i didnt get my car til june and they didnt have much to work with, as far as getting the right offset. they got ahold of a car at a dealership and thats how they got my offset. thats what they told me at least. ive been lied to many times from them,or just a few guys. i love the wheels. hate the company.

2010_5thgen

yes. i dealt direct. right in the midst of ownership changes.......twice. many times i cancelled my order and they reassured me,everythign was ok and going fine. so i kept the order open.

Richy_Rich

What is it with wheel companies? It seems that I hear stories of people getting jacked around around by them more than I hear stories of things going well. I guess I am lucky. Forgeline took excellent care of me from start to finish.[/QUOTE]

It's got to be about the client not the sale.