Thoughts on these rims?

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by Aurora40

Personally I think the "dish" look on the 5-spoke looks odd. Maybe it's just because I know they are cheap chinese knock-offs? I'd say do it right and either get GS wheels and spacers, or some Z wheels and refinish them black.

Fair enough that you don't like the design. At the same time, for the price:

Almost same weight as GM rims
Powder coated with guarantee
You can bolt them up and return them if you don't like them.
The rims are the correct offset for ZR-1

I must at your comment though as I have original GM chromed rims and several sets of rims for my car. I scratched one and it was difficult to get a replacement. I had to get a repro for a upcoming show and it was identical, have had the same rim now for 8 years.

The original GM rims I think say JPN or Japan so these are made in China and they are automatically a cheap POS?

For a 3rd or 4th set of rims, I think these rims are good bang for the buck.

Here is a "cheap repro" while my GM rim got fixed. You can't tell the difference and yes, the rim is in round and light.

[Aurora40]

You said POS, not me. I said they are:

cheap - check
chinese - check
knock-offs - check

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by Aurora40

You said POS, not me. I said they are:

cheap - check
chinese - check
knock-offs - check

I said cheap and added POS.

I guess GM rims are not cheap because they are made in Japan?

I have multiple GM rims so why do I care if they are not original GM?

I'm not here to pick a fight, just thought some people might be interested in a good deal. Also I found a company that does Chrome Rims out of California for a good price with a 2 year guarantee.

[Pete]

I like the deep lip.
I would prefer them either in chrome or silver.

You say they are $500 is that for 2 fronts and 2 rears?

Pete

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by Pete

I like the deep lip.
I would prefer them either in chrome or silver.

You say they are $500 is that for 2 fronts and 2 rears?

Pete

When I cheked these out they were under $500 shipped to my door.As far as price goes you cant beat it.Another plus is the finish.Ive never seen these wheels in person but I know they have got to have a better finish then the OEM GS wheels.The only place on the OEM wheels that have nice paint is the face or front of the wheel,all the other surfaces of the wheel the paint is thin.

[Aurora40]

Originally Posted by xlr8nflorida

I'm not here to pick a fight, just thought some people might be interested in a good deal.

I thought you were asking for opinions, which is why I put mine forth. Sounds like you are sold, so I look forward to pictures of them on the car.

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

When I cheked these out they were under $500 shipped to my door.As far as price goes you cant beat it.Another plus is the finish.Ive never seen these wheels in person but I know they have got to have a better finish then the OEM GS wheels.The only place on the OEM wheels that have nice paint is the face or front of the wheel,all the other surfaces of the wheel the paint is thin.

You can get them about $450. Plus, they will let you return the wheels even if you mount them which alot of places will not. Of course you would have to pay the $80 bucks or so to ship them back but much better then having to deal with rims you don't like. A guy on CF posted his car with these rims and it looks pretty good.

I have decided to stick with the chrome for now. Thanks for every bodies help.

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by Aurora40

I thought you were asking for opinions, which is why I put mine forth. Sounds like you are sold, so I look forward to pictures of them on the car.

I asked for opinions on black, chrome, polished rims.

Are GM rims cheap, they are made in Japan?

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by xlr8nflorida

I asked for opinions on black, chrome, polished rims.

Are GM rims cheap, they are made in Japan?

I'd say go for what you want... Those reproduction wheels are great for a DD and the cost is no brainer! (looks good too)

The GM rims aren't done cheap, but the the Chroming process that some people do, IS!

[Aurora40]

Originally Posted by xlr8nflorida

I asked for opinions on black, chrome, polished rims.

Are GM rims cheap, they are made in Japan?

This seems really idiotic, but since you seem to keep pushing it. I gave you an opinion on the specific black ones you included in the opening post. Maybe that was too far off topic for you? If you don't like my opinion, you certainly don't have to follow it. You should buy whatever does it for you.

As for GM rims, my opinion is not that they are cheap. But price is all relative. Compared to $500 for 4 wheels, they certainly are not that cheap.

I am not following on the Japan logic? Maybe you're confused? Japan isn't part of China.