I have found a set locally for 1295. Do yall think that this is a good deal? They are 18 and 17's.
Clint Smith

 

You might want to try a "search" on the "Appearance" forum... I remember the magnesium wheels being discussed there about 6 months ago. The magnesium wheels cost something like $3,000 EXTRA as an option (although they were standard on the "export" models).

 

Thats to bad about the magnesium wheels, cause I found a set of fiske fm5's at the same place with NEW goodyear eagle f1-ds tires in 18x9.5 and 17x9.5 for ohhh....2000 out the door.

 

I could have swore there were problems with the magnesium wheels and they stopped production on them.... what was it... <rakes brain>

Personally I think that's a pretty good deal on a set of C5 rims if they're in "like new" condition (no road rash). Not sure how they line up against the Z06 rims for weight... but I personally think they look better.

 

GM PART # 12497218
GM LIST: $1,650.83
OUR PRICE: $1,155.58 (GM Parts Direct... Jason Cromer or Dal could probably match or beat this)
DESCRIPTION: WHEEL KIT Magnesium (Painted Bronze)
Includes 2 wheels, 2 covers, 10 nuts, and 10 nut caps.
pic: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/part_images/0012497218.gif

Yep... used in 1998 and 1999 C5's. Now only available as 17x8.5" rims I believe. 12497217 is the front, 12497218 is the 17" rear. Some additional info from GM Goodwrench: http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodwr...on=pp#12497218

Looks like it was RPO "N73", and yes... a $3000 option.

Here's a place selling 17x8.5 and 18x9.5 sets for $2250. http://www.wheelcollision.com/8a.html

 

Interesting: http://www.c5registry.com/Members/hotnews.htm

"February 24, 2004
Magnesium Wheels Are Running Low!
When 2004 production began, there were 1,200 sets of magnesium sport wheels (N73) left in the C5 production inventory. As of today, that number is down to less than 750 sets. To read about the latest, Members, see ..."