Questions about buying new factory wheels

[andrewcweaver]

I'm looking at buying the black factory wheels for my 15 hatch. Model JA975.
GM wants 230 a piece, and I've found some online through other retailers for cheaper, but I'm not sure how legit they are. Anyone else ever bought factory wheels from anyone other than the dealer?


Thanks

 

[Natesriv]

if they have the Chevy logo and are the LTZ wheels you say they are (the part number shows black LTZ wheels, I had silver ones, but the exact same design). I'd say they're fine. Never heard of counterfeit or stuff like that. They might be selling recovered wheels from wrecks and stuff like that...

But $230/wheel seems steep is quite a bit for a stock wheel (that's dealer prices for you!)...what price are you seeing? Post up the link.

BTW, never fear aftermarket! Here's some cool wheels very similar for a lot less
New 17 17x7 Touren TR9 5x105 5x108 42mm Matte Black Wheels Rims | eBay

 

[The Champ]

Look for some new car takeoffs. That's how I got my factory black rims. They were unused and still had the little green factory stickers on them. Once I dumped the tires, I had about $200.00 in the rims total.

 

[KartRacer]

Natesriv is correct, way to much money!
Buy a set of used on the cheap with scratches and purchase Rustoleum wheel paint. 3 step process but finish is tough and looks like factory. 3 cans etching primer, 3 cans color, 3 cans clear. $6 per can and you can do any future repairs if needed.
If you don't want to do the work you can buy new aftermarket wheels for a 1/3 of factory set.

 

[Natesriv]

3 can's or coats?

that's a heaping lot of paint to put on wheels if it's cans

 

[KartRacer]

3 can's or coats?

that's a heaping lot of paint to put on wheels if it's cans

Cans, Nateriv. A slow buildup of finish. I have been painting for years and never put this much finish on anything. I think one reason is that there is a lot of surface on a wheel.
Plus the thickness is a protection against the elements. Anyway they look great and are holding up perfectly.
I was vert reluctant to scuff up my new wheels but very happy with the results.