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Old 03-22-2006, 12:28 PM
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These are CCW wheels. The comments are from my interaction with the company. There is nothing to gain on my end, just want an opinion. They cost $2600.


http://www.pod9.com/ant/wheels/corsair_brushed_01.jpg

http://www.pod9.com/ant/wheels/corsair_brushed_04.jpg

http://www.pod9.com/ant/wheels/tire_...brushed_01.jpg

http://www.pod9.com/ant/wheels/tire_...brushed_02.jpg

http://www.pod9.com/ant/vette_pics/c5_black_side.jpg

weight wil be approx 18 lbs race/ 20 lbs street the rears are 21 race and 23 street brushed finish looks a little cleaner than the peened finish.
Old 03-22-2006, 01:12 PM
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love the weight, not crazy about the design...
Old 03-22-2006, 01:25 PM
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Ditto, similar in weight to my RSGT's but the design is hohum. It might look cool on the car and it may just be the vette mucking things up.................................
Old 03-22-2006, 01:43 PM
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I really like this design.
Old 03-22-2006, 02:45 PM
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The guys over at CCW are cool, very knowledgeable. That wheel in particular isn't my favorite, but its really about what YOU like. Same weight as the kinesis f110's at a fraction of the price. still a solid wheel.
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Default wheels for sale...

I still got these champion RG5s for sale.. anyone?

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=45169
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Riding on 19" CCW's..SP16A and I love them.

LM's are not my choice of wheels as I need the bling factor with a nice lip.
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alex, i was leaning towards those as well but went with the iforged at the last minute. phat lips are definitely important in my book!
Old 03-22-2006, 06:11 PM
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Hey Jammy,

Do you mind posting a pic? I am curious on how the Iforged look on a 996..that was my other choice but along with HRE's. I managed to get a good deal from John therefore I went with the CCW;s.
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alex, they're on the post re: 19" wheels by phwang...got stuck with michelin tires that were too tall/wide for our NA 996's. had to go down to 275. works now, just not as much lip protection as i'd like.
I chose the essens with painted titanium centers.
Old 03-22-2006, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by aben8057
Riding on 19" CCW's..SP16A and I love them.

LM's are not my choice of wheels as I need the bling factor with a nice lip.
Yeah, love the lip on your rims..... do you know how much they weigh?
Old 03-23-2006, 10:02 AM
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Yetis - I like the finish a lot but think that you can do better. They look kinda plain, which is cool as you have a way cool car, but they remind me of other mfgs' wheels and so I sorta think knock-off when I see 'em.
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if you are looking for bling then i think you can do better. as a track set they are really nice.
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they come in around 22lbs



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