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Old 09-29-2006, 06:47 PM
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how can i tell if a set of wheels are gm originals....i just purchased a set off of ebay, and the add stated "original 04 z06 wheels". i just got the wheels and i cannot find the "gm" stamp. maybe im missing it, but where would it be on a set for 04 z06???????? 17x9.5 front, 18x10.5 rears (chrome)
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look inside the spokes maybe?
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it should be inside the spokes.
it will say the size and it should have a gm stamp on it also
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Originally Posted by redz284u
how can i tell if a set of wheels are gm originals....i just purchased a set off of ebay, and the add stated "original 04 z06 wheels". i just got the wheels and i cannot find the "gm" stamp. maybe im missing it, but where would it be on a set for 04 z06???????? 17x9.5 front, 18x10.5 rears (chrome)

to my knowledge, GM didn't make Chrome Z06 rims. Maybe we can get a corvette owner to chime in here.
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i think all aftermarket rims were 9.5 i dont recall gm making that size
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my ws6 wheels are stamped GM on the rim part itself,beside one of the spokes.




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