ZO6 Replicas
ZO6 Replicas Has anyone bought the ZO6 or C5 replicas from AFS on Ebay? Are they good quality? Any problems after a period of time like 6 months?
AFS has a pretty good ebay rating but reviews by purchasers are usually given immediately after receiving the item, when they're nice and shiny; not after 3,6,9 months of wear and tear.
AFS has a pretty good ebay rating but reviews by purchasers are usually given immediately after receiving the item, when they're nice and shiny; not after 3,6,9 months of wear and tear.
Originally Posted by FH212
I've had mine for 3 months and they still look like the day I got them.But it is summer and they have not seen harsh weather.yet.
I noticed in the description of the wheels I'm bidding on that it doesn't say that they have a chrome finish, but that they are "highly polished alluminum".
I'm curious as to the pros and cons of the "highly polished alluminum" vs. a chrome finish.
I'm curious as to the pros and cons of the "highly polished alluminum" vs. a chrome finish.
I got mine from Bones Enterprises who also sells on ebay. They were powder coated silver as opposed to painted. They are top notch quality and came with lug nut covers that match the wheels which suprised me a little when I opened the box. Went with them because they're local for me as I live in Marietta GA and saved me $120.00 in shipping charges!! Just bought tires from them and can't wait to get them on the car!!
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One of the Pros of polished is that they are easier to repair if you get a nick or scratch.
Chrome gets nicked or scratched, you either live with it or get them re-dipped.
EDIT: I've got a set of AFS ZR1's and my Z06's and they are holding up just great. My brother had the AFS black/polished ZR1's and now has the AFS Gun Metal Z06's. No problems with any of the rims finshes deteriorating.
Chrome gets nicked or scratched, you either live with it or get them re-dipped.
EDIT: I've got a set of AFS ZR1's and my Z06's and they are holding up just great. My brother had the AFS black/polished ZR1's and now has the AFS Gun Metal Z06's. No problems with any of the rims finshes deteriorating.
And I'll assume that with polished I wouldn't have to worry about chrome flake either.
I'm leaning towards the polished alluminum, because my WS6 wheels have chrome flake now and they also are fading and its ugly as sin.
I want to eventually get the CCW 505A's but $2500 is a bit much for rims right now when there's so much other mechanical mods I want to do right now.
I'm leaning towards the polished alluminum, because my WS6 wheels have chrome flake now and they also are fading and its ugly as sin.
I want to eventually get the CCW 505A's but $2500 is a bit much for rims right now when there's so much other mechanical mods I want to do right now.
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Both have pros and cons...
Chrome Pros... BLING BLING, Easy to clean. etc...
Polished Pros... Easy to fix if u mess them up
Chrome Cons... If u mess them up, either re-chromed or live with it
Polished Cons... ALOT harder to keep clean opposed to chrome. If u slack off, u will have to get them re-finished!
Personally... I'd only get chrome! Easy to clean (I spend 6-12 hours detailing the paint itself... Polished rims would take me to much more time), looks BLING BLING (More flashy, and I like grabbing eyes), and I dont plan on getting very close to any curbs (knock on wood)!
Goodluck on the choice... Get up some pics once u get everything going!
Chrome Pros... BLING BLING, Easy to clean. etc...
Polished Pros... Easy to fix if u mess them up
Chrome Cons... If u mess them up, either re-chromed or live with it
Polished Cons... ALOT harder to keep clean opposed to chrome. If u slack off, u will have to get them re-finished!
Personally... I'd only get chrome! Easy to clean (I spend 6-12 hours detailing the paint itself... Polished rims would take me to much more time), looks BLING BLING (More flashy, and I like grabbing eyes), and I dont plan on getting very close to any curbs (knock on wood)!
Goodluck on the choice... Get up some pics once u get everything going!
Mine are AFS. I've had them for almost 2 yrs. and they have seen all sorts of weather and 30k miles and they still they still shine like the day I got them. Just hit the with a little turtle wax chrome polish every once in a while. Definetly go with the chrome. The only way I will get a polished rim is if it is made of Billet aluminum. That does not include Boyd rims. There polish sucks in my humble opinion.
Here's a pic:
Here's a pic:
Indecision kills! I let a set of AFS ZO6 Polished Alluminum replicas 17x9.5 front and 18x9.5 rear slip through my fingers on ebay. I was too busy trying to decide whether I wanted chrome or polished alluminum and the sale ended. The winning bid was $410. 
Just a suggestion. Of course this is just my opinion. But I don't really like the 17/18 Z06 combo. I think 18's all the way around look alot better. Dude just go ahead and get chrome.
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had my polished 18x9.5 zo6s for over 3 years now and they are still holding up well. they have seen all sorts of weather from rain to snow. i got mine package deal with kumho 275-35-zr18s for 1200 mounted and balanced. i recommend them to everyone. 
Originally Posted by orange01z28
I do, and they are heavy as ****, but they look good
those are hawt...i dont care if they weigh a ton...where did you get yours and for how much