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Old Jun 7, 2024 | 07:56 AM
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Morning... I have found a set of Polished HRE

543R wheels 17x9 up front 18x10 out back that were on a C5.... Will these wheels fit my 99 Formula WS6? w.o protruding...?
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Old Jun 7, 2024 | 11:52 AM
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HRE's on a formula would be sick

Not sure if they'd fit though
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Old Jun 8, 2024 | 07:06 AM
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HRE's on a formula would be sick

Not sure if they'd fit though
Yeah, bro... I knew a dude in the late 90's w the same car as mine (new) who installed these exact wheels. These have the proper offsets, bolt pattern etc... they were on a BASE C5.. So in theory they should bolt right up.... Still kicking it around. Waiting for some additional pics from the dude.
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The only negative that popped in my mind was the cleaning. They appear to be a bear to properly clean. Too many things, almost like wire wheels. My old hands get tired and sore just thinking about it.
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Old Jun 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM
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The only negative that popped in my mind was the cleaning. They appear to be a bear to properly clean. Too many things, almost like wire wheels. My old hands get tired and sore just thinking about it.
I would use a iron remover Carpro or Undrdog and a detail brush to get in the rivets. Polishing wouldn't be that bad. I would use Medallion on it. I had to do the 17th Ferrari ever built for Cavallino Its wheels took about 6 hours each to clean and polish. ​​​​​​​

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I would use a iron remover Carpro or Undrdog and a detail brush to get in the rivets. Polishing wouldn't be that bad. I would use Medallion on it. I had to do the 17th Ferrari ever built for Cavallino Its wheels took about 6 hours each to clean and polish.
Brother... I am going to make the trip to Haslet to drop em off when i get em... Hit me up what you'd need... Money well spent.
​​​​​​​If not, i actually enjoy cleaning up my toys ( i have a few).. Would just take me longer. I love that they are not chrome. I prefer the "Polished" look.
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Holy s*** ... You polished those spoked wheels? Nice....
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Brother... I am going to make the trip to Haslet to drop em off when i get em... Hit me up what you'd need... Money well spent.
If not, i actually enjoy cleaning up my toys ( i have a few).. Would just take me longer. I love that they are not chrome. I prefer the "Polished" look.
Let me set up my garage shop and bring them on. Launch date is this Fall.
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Oh yes I did...
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