Scotty Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 GM Parts Direct has these wheels and tires among others, I like them! http://www.gmpartsdirect.com Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 18" LeMans Series Wheel & Tire Packages Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STS Scott Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 I remember seeing that first pair of wheels on alot of CTSs, at the Don Massey Cadillac dealer over in Detroit. They gave a really stellar and muscular look to the car. " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbuc Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 That first rim looks really nice. I might have to check them out. I've been considering a new set of rims and tires, but didn't want to go over 18". Since they also have the caddy emblems, that adds a nice touch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupillac Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 WOW! I am in love with those first set of rims. What tires are on them? Any prices? "Cadillac, it's not a car, it's an obsession" -W.Kingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STS Scott Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 If you look close, or witness them in person, you'll see that the sign in the middle is not actually a Caddy sign, just a close knock-off. That is just a small detail, because the wheels are not acually OEM. That first wheel is a very nice wheel. " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 WOW! I am in love with those first set of rims. What tires are on them? Any prices? You can get the prices at the link I provided in my first post under aftermarket accessories Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ero1220 Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 I've browsed through those wheelsets before... I really like the BBS style one, the FZ3 I think. Too bad it's $2,200 or so per wheel and tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 You know I did not pick up on that, I thought they were about $2000 for the SET (which is bad enough), not $2000 EACH.....OMG! Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskoc1 Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 They can't be over $2000 for each wheel. I have seen 24" chrome spinners for the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ero1220 Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 They can't be over $2000 for each wheel. I have seen 24" chrome spinners for the same price. Price listed on the page is around $2,200. Then it says Qty. 1. You also have to remember that GM is selling these... I've never had a good experience at the parts counters at GM dealers and have always eventually found the parts for mere fractions of what they quoted me. GM overcharges horrendously. I also have an uncle at GM Westwood who is well informed and can give me the low down on what these parts should cost. Now, to me, Qty. 1 means that each wheel and tire (1) is this price. Nowhere does it advertise that you are receiving a set of four. Although of course Qty. 1 may also mean one full set, in this case they should have advertised that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 For $8800, I probably could have a custom C&C shop make wheels for me! Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmpafford Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 For $8800, I probably could have a custom C&C shop make wheels for me! Minor correction Scotti. Its CNC for Computer Numeric Control. I have a few in my shop, but none big enough to turn a rim. Three axis milling is a lot of fun to program and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 For $8800, I probably could have a custom C&C shop make wheels for me! Minor correction Scotti. Its CNC for Computer Numeric Control. I have a few in my shop, but none big enough to turn a rim. Three axis milling is a lot of fun to program and watch. Thanks for the info on CNC..... I'll bet you could turn me four wheels for $8800 (less say $400 for the tires) huh? Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardio-doc Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 *** WARNING *** Those wheels in the two images at the top of this page are aftermarket from a company called MC2 in California. I have to say in all honest sincerity that their wheels are the worst aftermarket junk going. Their wheels are aftermarket replicas of OEM styles that are of lower quality and heavier than the OEM counterparts and the chrome-plating is the worst out there. They blew threw these parts pretty strong 2 years ago and sold a ton of OEM-style wheels to the Cadillac dealers at cheap prices. ALL OF THE WHEELS ARE NOW COMING BACK. ALL OF THEM. The chrome-plating on all is flaking/lifting/peeling. Trust me on this. Caveat Emptor. ~Doc --- Direct Performance on Ebay CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Conversations Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_W Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 That is $2200 for a set of four! The wheels are not available individually unless you bought a set and need a replacement and must show proof to buy just one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 That is $2200 for a set of four! The wheels are not available individually unless you bought a set and need a replacement and must show proof to buy just one! WOW that's better! It said ONE! Early on sailors navigated by the stars at night and the North star became the symbol for finding ones way home. Once you know where the Northstar is you can point your ship in the right direction to get home. So the star became a symbol for finding ones way home or more symbolically even finding ones path in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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