Need Wheels, Have Money, Can't Decide, HELP!!!
07-06-2005, 10:48 AM
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Need Wheels, Have Money, Can't Decide, HELP!!! Okay my factory wheels got pretty scratched up so it's a good excuse to buy new wheels. I've got money burning a hole in my pocket but I can't decide on a wheel.
I love the CCWs hands down but they are just raw polished Al. They don't offer any other finishes and I just don't have the time or energy to polish wheels every weekend.
I normally like Fiske wheels but they just don't have a wheels that appels to me for the V. Not to mention the way they do the 3 piece wheels even the 19s look small.
HRE has some nice stuff but I think they are way over priced.
I like simple designs and NO rivets. What else is out there?? Help me spend my money!!!
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I love the CCWs hands down but they are just raw polished Al. They don't offer any other finishes and I just don't have the time or energy to polish wheels every weekend.
I normally like Fiske wheels but they just don't have a wheels that appels to me for the V. Not to mention the way they do the 3 piece wheels even the 19s look small.
HRE has some nice stuff but I think they are way over priced.
I like simple designs and NO rivets. What else is out there?? Help me spend my money!!!
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07-06-2005, 11:06 AM
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wheels I have a set on order from Forgeline .. 8.5 up front 9.5 in the rear. You can get any finish. There are not a lot of style options however. I went with polished as you can always buff them up. Paint scratches and chrome eventually pits or chips off. YMMV
07-06-2005, 11:11 AM
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Paul,
You can have the CCW's chromed, that's what I did. John can take care of it when you order. I didn't like polishing every weekend either. See this thread for info on mine.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-2004-2007-gen-i/346080-ccw-wheels-back-chrome.html
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You can have the CCW's chromed, that's what I did. John can take care of it when you order. I didn't like polishing every weekend either. See this thread for info on mine.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-cts-v-2004-2007-gen-i/346080-ccw-wheels-back-chrome.html
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07-06-2005, 11:47 AM
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Chrome is not way to bling bling on a Cadillac or CCWs for that matter. Now 22s or spinners would be considered bling. Hey Paul, go with the CCWs and have them chromed thats a great idea.
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07-06-2005, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker TX
Im sending my sp600s to get chrome because polished is to much of a pain in the ***. Plus black makes the wheels look smaller!
I agree on the black. If I'm dropping 4K on wheels and tire I want someone to notice them dammit. I really want the 19" CCWs.
I've thought about the chrome but I really like the looks of the polished or the machined look. Has anyone have any luck clearcoating a polished wheel? I know this is what Fikse does. The wheels on my Vette are polished Al and coated from the factory. The clean up real nice and easy and never any buffing.
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07-06-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
What is your preference?
a) chrome
b) polished
c) black or gray center, polished lip
d) all black or gray
a) chrome
b) polished
c) black or gray center, polished lip
d) all black or gray
Polished or satin with polished lips. I'd even go silver with polished lips but no black or gray.
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07-06-2005, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd@ProDyno
Paul....lets design your own wheel, and Ill have boyd build it in 2 or 3 piece. Your choice. Ive done a few designs with him recently.
You have peaked my interest. I will call you in a few.
Paul
07-06-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker TX
Damn that! Get you some CCWs like you know that you want and get them clear coated. It wont affect the finish that much.
I'm just worried about the clearcoat sticking to a highly polished surface or yellowing.
Paul
07-06-2005, 06:26 PM
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Paul,
You can paint, powdercoate or black chrome the center section and just have a poilshed lip. Call John and talk to him about your choices. We talked a lot about what to do on my "V". I contemplated painting the center section of the wheel the same color as the car and just having the polished lip. Decided to chrome instead. There are a lot of choices.
Shane
You can paint, powdercoate or black chrome the center section and just have a poilshed lip. Call John and talk to him about your choices. We talked a lot about what to do on my "V". I contemplated painting the center section of the wheel the same color as the car and just having the polished lip. Decided to chrome instead. There are a lot of choices.
Shane
07-07-2005, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ssmith100
Paul,
You can paint, powdercoate or black chrome the center section and just have a poilshed lip. Call John and talk to him about your choices. We talked a lot about what to do on my "V". I contemplated painting the center section of the wheel the same color as the car and just having the polished lip. Decided to chrome instead. There are a lot of choices.
Shane
You can paint, powdercoate or black chrome the center section and just have a poilshed lip. Call John and talk to him about your choices. We talked a lot about what to do on my "V". I contemplated painting the center section of the wheel the same color as the car and just having the polished lip. Decided to chrome instead. There are a lot of choices.
Shane
Talking to the wife last night, I have to do that since it is her car, she leaning more towards a Magnacharger then the wheels now. Wish we could swing both. Decisions, decisions....
Paul