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CN1LE · 05-05-2016, 03:35 PM

Are the wheels two pieces and welded or is it one piece of aluminum and then machined ? The aftermarket rims are two pieces aren't they ? Is that why our wheels are 1,000 bucks ?

ZYBORG · 05-05-2016, 03:40 PM

1le wheels are forged (from one piece), they are stronger than aftermarket cast wheels.

The wheels retail for $2500 for a complete set.

BMR Sales · 05-05-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYBORG

1le wheels are forged (from one piece), they are stronger than aftermarket cast wheels.

The wheels retail for $2500 for a complete set.

Forging (Heat & Pressure) produces a Much Stronger (and usually lighter) than other wheels

olblue75 · 05-05-2016, 06:37 PM

An people are asking new prices for old used wheels with out any proof of integrity....

ZYBORG · 05-05-2016, 07:11 PM

OP,

Here is a video of the process so that you can picture it better...

https://youtu.be/7xn58aQowBA

CN1LE · 05-05-2016, 08:25 PM

Thanks Zyborg. Sweet !

drago · 05-05-2016, 08:25 PM

cool!

LT1Zob · 05-05-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

An people are asking new prices for old used wheels with out any proof of integrity....

Without going into the details, my dealer ordered a brand new set for me. The first 2 GM delived right away, the third rim took a week, the 4th took nearly 2 months to arrive. My car was in storage, so I didn't care, but finding these rims brand new in boxes is pretty challenging in the recent months. With that said, people who want 2500 for their used crap can pound sand. I get why they ask the price they do, but I wouldn't spend that on used rims. I'm pretty sure I'll get a PM or 2 about my old rims, but let me answer that question. I don't have them, turned them in on a warranty swap

BMR Sales · 05-06-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZYBORG

OP,

Here is a video of the process so that you can picture it better...

https://youtu.be/7xn58aQowBA

Here are wheels being Forged

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bzhi4kRBNHU

05-05-2016, 03:35 PM	#1
CN1LE Drives: 20151LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 62	Are the 1LE wheels welded ? Are the wheels two pieces and welded or is it one piece of aluminum and then machined ? The aftermarket rims are two pieces aren't they ? Is that why our wheels are 1,000 bucks ?

05-05-2016, 03:40 PM	#2
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	1le wheels are forged (from one piece), they are stronger than aftermarket cast wheels. The wheels retail for $2500 for a complete set. __________________

05-05-2016, 06:37 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	An people are asking new prices for old used wheels with out any proof of integrity.... __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

05-05-2016, 07:11 PM	#5
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	OP, Here is a video of the process so that you can picture it better... https://youtu.be/7xn58aQowBA __________________

05-05-2016, 08:25 PM	#6
CN1LE Drives: 20151LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 62	Thanks Zyborg. Sweet !

05-05-2016, 08:25 PM	#7
drago Drives: 2015 1le Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tennessee Posts: 94 View My Garage	cool!