trying to make a decision on rims. need opinions and votes.

35th Anniv SS 10 spoke rims (machined face with black inside)
or
c6 5 spoke machined (not chrome)


also, if anyone has this done on a pewter SS, please post pics.

Thanks~

 

Seeing how you have a 2002 SS, I'm guessing you still have your stock 10 spokes. If they're painted, you can strip the paint and make your own LE wheels. All the machined surfaces are there.

Personally, I'd go C6 just for something different.

 

I like the look of the C6 wheels better.

 

gunmetal c6 z06

 

c6 wheels look gay on fbody's.

 

how difficult is it to strip the paint and have a good finish on the aluminum? THen just have any paint shop spray them?

 

Your momma

 

does anyone have any pics of c6 wheels on an F-body?

 

Sig...chrome on black

 

looks good. but chrome always looks good on black. im looking for the machined face on a pewter car.

 

Stripping is a bit of a PITA. Getting all the paint out of the machined grooves required a brass brush. If I were to do mine again, I'd take them and get them dipped. But like I said, the nice machined surface is there. Its just hidden under all the paint.

 

yea. Though, from gmpartsdirect.com, you can get a brand new set with caps, lugs, and covers, for about 600$. its almost easier to just get them and aviod the hassle. That way i still have a second set for some DR's.

 

yup, but for $600 I'd rather go aftermarket. Just my preference. I went the DIY route and spent maybe $30.
I've seen Y2k wheels machined for less if you're set on that look and like y2k's

 

y2k wheels?

the reason im not going the aftermarket route to keep it subtle.

 

Y2k C5 wheels. The 5 spokes with skinny spokes.

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