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Night and day. I still think the C5 stock Thinspoke design is one of the sexiest looking wheels out there at any price - it was one of the main reasons I was attracted to the C5 when I ordered mine in 2000. Conversely, although I know there are some real lovers of the wagon-wheel design out there, to me.. it is one of the ugliest wheels ever developed and should have never seen the wheel-well of a C5!
I have seen 2 or 3 other wheels installed on C5s that to me are awesome, but they are all several times the price of the thinspokes - if you can justify that kind of expense on a 15 year old car (in my case) - go for it!
Of course, step-one when I got my new C5 was to have mine chrome plated...
I loved my thin spokes. But when the 2nd rear cracked with no impact I was done. Hello C6Z spiders. Love them more.
Still have them? looking for 17x8.5 front and18x9.5 rear.
I do. Mine are 18s up front and 19s in the rear. Got them from DOCZ- 1st Rate Corvette Parts & Acc. which is a forum member here. Im pretty sure he can get 17s and 18s.
It's a matter of preference. Everyone has different ideas, looks, etc. My motto is "less is more" I prefer the 5 spoke rims over the thin spokes any day. Spoilers, fake air vents, vinyl striping, etc all take away from the beauty of the car. Wheels do make a difference and I've always kept it simple and basic yet still sporty and high performance in appearance, nothing "bling" that says, "hey, look at me."
I just took off what you put on and went with GS wheels!
Those wheels are, in my opinion among the best looking wheels for Corvettes. They look great on a C5 or a C6. I changed from painted thin spokes to OEM polished thin spokes, but I like your wheels the best. Good choice.
08-14-2015, 06:31 AM
Before and After
