CE wheels

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how can you tell a reproduction wheel from a factory one? what markings?

I bought a set of CE 9.5's last week. Got a really good deal, but just curious if they are OEM or repros.

Thanks

 

[warren s]

I was looking for a set also, mostly the center caps and the logo look differnt and there is a marking stamped on the visible side of the rim between 2 of the 5 "spokes"

 

[Jeffvette]

Originals will be marked with a JWL, have a 8 digit GM part number stamped on the backside of a spoke, and a few other marks.

Aftermarkets will say the name of the company usually. Biggset difference is the weight. A-molds (originals) are lighter

 

[sothpaw]

how much lighter?

 

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Thanks.
In that case, I managed to pick up OEM wheels! Cool. I thought so, but I wanted to make sure.

$500 for a set of 4 (9.5 all the way around) in really good condition.

 

[CTYANK2]

Where did you find the wheels you bought? I presume they came complete with the center caps?

 

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Local wheel and tire shop. They carry new and used. They just happened to have them (used) with center caps. they wanted $600 to start....so a $100 reduction. yeah!

Oh, and it is possible to fit four 9.5" rims in the front seat of a convertible. HA! Hey, I had to get them all home some how.

 

[Vettelt193]

4 wheels, 1 seat... whew... That is one of those useless pieces of information that may be useful one day

 

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Yeah....just don't make any hard right turns.