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Vette(s): 1996 Collector Edition Coupe
I'm looking for recommendations on where to purchase new factory original wheels for my 1996 Collector Edition. I live in East Hanover, NJ. THANKS!
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You don't mention wether-or-not your CE has the Z51 option, and it does make a difference. I have a spec sheet from Mirrock Corvette (mirrockcorvette.com) that shows that the front wheels on a std suspension CE are 17x8.5 with a +56mm offset, and the rear wheels on a std suspension CE are 17x9.5 with a +56mm offset; for the Z51 option, all 4 wheels are 17x9.5 with a +56mm offset; note that the tire size is affected by the wheel size, on std CE Corvettes.
I suspect it will be difficult, if not impossible to find new "factory" wheels for you car, but there are several after-market companies that manufacture replica-wheels that will create the stock look you may be after; just make sure that the new wheels are the right specs for your car.
Good luck
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A few years back I had a bent wheel and found a completely refurbished wheel at Midwest Wheel and Tire, 1967 Wooslee DR, Troy Michigan. 1-800-742-9877. They were most helpful and shipped directly. Cost then for a 1991 painted "sawblade" was $199.00. They also have a website.
I was also able to get my other rims refurbished for a reasonable cost. I am in Ontario Canada, but if you ask around at tire shops or car dealers or even the internet you can probably find a refurbisher near you.
Good Luck
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Since GM isn't making them anymore, you have 2 choices: Aftermarket and the used market. If you're not in a hurry, check craigslist from time to time. I see CE wheels there with some frequency. I have '96 Grand Sport wheels on my '93 vert, so I can appreciate your desire to get these wheels for your car- they're a little lighter than Sawblades and better looking.
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The GM wheels are better made than most reproductions, but if you're not racing, most of the aftermarket reproductions are fine and nobody will tell the difference. I recently sold my red '92 coupe with reproduction CE wheels. (found them on Craigslist). I think they're the best looking wheels for C4s!
Good Luck in your search
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I just saw a deal for three wheels near Richmond for $100 (Probably reproductions)
https://images.craigslist.org/00505_2bGvTbuGIwg_1200x900.jpg
Here's the listing
https://richmond.craigslist.org/wto/d/price-drop-corvette-wheels/6704110735.html
They look to be in good shape, but you're still missing one wheel!
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You might try a google search for Ecklers, they have a good selection of reproduction wheels.
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Well, Cindy Lu, I hope you found what you were looking for, since you haven't posted an update since your original query.
I assume you found what you were looking for.
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