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Apr 11, 2007 | 09:32 PM

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Question for OEM T/A wheel experts.....

For 98-02 T/A's, I'm wanting to know if the 17"x9" 5-spoke wheels were ever made in chrome (not Speedlines). I do know they were made in the following finishes.....

1. Silver painted
2. Polished/clear-coated
3. Blue annodized (99)
4. Black w/polished lip (02)

Chrome-plated?

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Apr 12, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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you mean like mine?? Mine are stock OEM chrome 5 stars..

Apr 13, 2007 | 07:12 AM

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^^^ Yes. Except in 17".

Apr 13, 2007 | 07:13 AM

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you can get the polished ws6 wheels and take the clear coat off them.

Apr 13, 2007 | 07:15 AM

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you can get the polished ws6 wheels and take the clear coat off them.

Yeah, but I'm having trouble finding OEM 17's without damage (curb rash!)...

If I could find a nice set like new, I'd buy them in a minute. That's my favorite wheel...

Apr 13, 2007 | 07:30 AM

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Yes, they made 17's just like the 16's.

Apr 13, 2007 | 07:36 AM

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No, the WS6 Wheels were not made in chrome

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Apr 13, 2007 | 08:02 AM

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I think Redlinez meant that they look similar in style. I know for a fact they never made WS6 wheels in chrome, although they should have because my clearcoated ones have dull spots from the factory. It will be hard to find a perfect set, seeing that the oem wheel weights left nasty marks on my 10000 mile wheels. Try buying two here, two there or buy more than 4 and use the rashed 2 as drag wheels and put nittos on them.

Apr 13, 2007 | 08:03 AM

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. Try buying two here, two there or buy more than 4 and use the rashed 2 as drag wheels and put nittos on them.

Yeah, that's good advise. I've seen some on eBay that looked pretty good.

Apr 13, 2007 | 08:08 AM

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Lakeshorewheelandtire.com has some WS6 replicas that are chrome. Click on the firebird specials.

Apr 13, 2007 | 05:49 PM

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^^^ Yes. Except in 17".

woops sorry....

Apr 13, 2007 | 07:29 PM

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I got mine from a non sponsor 3 yrs ago , same as lakeshore wheel..Chrome 17x9 ws6 style with center cap.. I must say they have held up nicely still shine like new....Posted a couple pics below

Apr 13, 2007 | 10:17 PM

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I am really digging those

Looks nice

Apr 13, 2007 | 11:29 PM

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I wish I had 96-00 WS6 wheels

Apr 13, 2007 | 11:37 PM

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Lakeshorewheelandtire.com has some WS6 replicas that are chrome. Click on the firebird specials.

I just checked Lakeshore. Those are the ones I want!

Apr 13, 2007 | 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pewterbirdls1

I got mine from a non sponsor 3 yrs ago , same as lakeshore wheel..Chrome 17x9 ws6 style with center cap.. I must say they have held up nicely still shine like new....Posted a couple pics below

Those are beautiful wheels... I really like the stock look, but I love chrome also...

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