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Old 02-23-2017 | 07:00 AM
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I love the look so i guess it is good i hand wash mine only. What is it that hurts the finish? Pressure? Certain soaps? How do I preserve them? What are the issues so I can avoid them?

i hate knowing I got a sub-par product to the point you wont even carry them, but it is what it is.
It mostly the acids in the soap. Automatic car washes you harsh soap with lots of acid in it to try and get the car clean. Just use a mild soap like Meguires or something like that.

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Apologies for potentially hijacking the thread, but I am highly interested in obtaining a set of OEWheels, but I'm a bit skeptical on fitment and just wanting some advice on what additional steps I may need to do or additional products I need to purchase.

Stock 2001 Trans Am WS6 -- No suspension mods, factory ride height.
Was looking at the Chrome C6 Z06 set 18x9.5 all the way around. The website states the offset is 56mm.
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That fitment would work perfect so long as the car is stock. If you lower it in the future they may not fit.
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Old 02-23-2017 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by OEWheelsScott
It mostly the acids in the soap. Automatic car washes you harsh soap with lots of acid in it to try and get the car clean. Just use a mild soap like Meguires or something like that.
Good deal. I never use an automatic car wash on any vehicle esp the convertible.
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Old 02-28-2017 | 07:33 PM
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Looking into a set of C7Z06 wheels 18 x 8.5 in gunmetal finish for a 98 Trans Am that's all stock.

Is there any potential fitment issues, what size tires are recommended and do they come as a package?

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73
Looking into a set of C7Z06 wheels 18 x 8.5 in gunmetal finish for a 98 Trans Am that's all stock.

Is there any potential fitment issues, what size tires are recommended and do they come as a package?

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There would be no fitment issues as long as the car is stock. The recommended tire size is a 235/45-18 and we can do a wheel and tire package if you prefer. Please contact our sales dept for quotes on wheel and tire packages.

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Old 03-01-2017 | 10:38 AM
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My 245 45 18 look skinny on my 8.5 wheels. I have no fitment issues at all though with stock suspension.
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Originally Posted by OEWheelsScott
There would be no fitment issues as long as the car is stock. The recommended tire size is a 235/45-18 and we can do a wheel and tire package if you prefer. Please contact our sales dept for quotes on wheel and tire packages.

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Once I do some more research and lock in what I'm after I will definitely be in touch.

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My 245 45 18 look skinny on my 8.5 wheels. I have no fitment issues at all though with stock suspension.
That's what I'm afraid of.....so I guess at this point my question is those same wheels come in a 17/18 staggered package...the rears are 18 x 10.5....what size tire runs with that and will there be fitment issues?

The 18 x 10.5 should solve the skinny problem right? Lol
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no... you need a wider tire not wheel. I think the 245 tire is not wide enough for an 8.5, so a 235 would be even worse
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Originally Posted by hardtrailz
no... you need a wider tire not wheel. I think the 245 tire is not wide enough for an 8.5, so a 235 would be even worse
I was told I could 255.....can anyone confirm this?
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On an 8.5...yes.
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On an 8.5...yes.
All 4 corners or just the back?
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Likely depends on what aspect ratio with the 255 in the front
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18x10.5 c5 DD in polished aluminum.
OE sells deep dish c5's? i want a deeper dish in the rear then the front
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18 x 10.5 rear 17 x 9.5 fronts. Stingray style. 295's rear and 265's front.

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Shout out Brian at OEWheels for his awesome customer service and getting me my wheels in 24 hours at a great price.

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Any pics of the chrome deep dish C7 stingray wheels?
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I don't have any pics of the wheels mounted, but here is a link to the photos we have.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/finish_ma...ywords=cv18a-d
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I actually found a photo too


Deep Dish Stingray Chrome
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Originally Posted by OEWheelsTrish
I actually found a photo too


Deep Dish Stingray Chrome
I have seen that pic
I think those are C6 deep dish (post on FB was from 2014) which look great I just can't find them..
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Originally Posted by ls1charged
OE sells deep dish c5's? i want a deeper dish in the rear then the front

Yes we do sell deep dish c5's
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[QUOTE=midnitez;19553101]18 x 10.5 rear 17 x 9.5 fronts. Stingray style. 295's rear and 265's front.

Great looking car! Thanks for posting pics and your business
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