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    96 WS6 wheel-what a nightmare

    I am trying to buy a new 17" wheel for my 96 WS6. 96 was a 1 year only wheel being painted silver rather than the polished aluminum used in later years. The parts counter is only getting the polished wheel even though it has a unique part# for 96. Now they are having to get GM parts to do an investigation as to why this is happening.

    I have a gut feeling that since only 2500 cars used this wheel, they are only going to keep the polished one available as a replacement. I hope not!

    Warren
    96 T/A,WS6,M6
    79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
    72 442,W30,A3
    96 T/A,WS6,M6
    79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
    72 442,W30,A3
    06 Vette,Z51,M6
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    That sucks.. Not to hijack, but where in Melbourne are you? I used to live in Melbourne, off of Eau Gallie Blvd/Croton road near uhh.. I think it was called Croton middle school or something.

    I loved it there and hope to be back someday.. I'm 18 and got accepted to UNF in Jacksonville.. haven't decided yet.
    Working on the 80 Camaro Z28 ..
    Now driving a '90 Talon TSi AWD Turbo...

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    • #3
      Hey Dean,
      I live in the Lake Washington area. My kids went to Croton Elementary that you refer to.

      Regards,
      Warren



      Originally posted by Dean80Z28
      That sucks.. Not to hijack, but where in Melbourne are you? I used to live in Melbourne, off of Eau Gallie Blvd/Croton road near uhh.. I think it was called Croton middle school or something.

      I loved it there and hope to be back someday.. I'm 18 and got accepted to UNF in Jacksonville.. haven't decided yet.
      96 T/A,WS6,M6
      79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
      72 442,W30,A3
      06 Vette,Z51,M6

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      • #4
        There used to be a company on ebay that sold exact replicas of the GM factory wheels, and they did have the 96 WS6 wheel. I considered it when I was in the market to replace mine (2 of them have curb damage) but for that amount of money I bought an entire set of aftermarket wheels with lug nuts.

        I'll sell you my two good ones for "100 billion dollars"
        "No, officer, that bottle is my onboard Halon system"

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        • #5
          I had to replace one on my 96 WS6 also. I ended up getting a refurbished one from a wheel shop. It was about $220 I think. It is a GM wheel with the raised GM logo on it. If you call some wheel shops you should be able to find one. Good luck
          96 Trans Am WS6 M6, K&N Filter, BBK Headers, Spec Stage II clutch, 180 Thermostat, MadZ28 tune... Best 1/4 13.76@103.7

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          • #6
            Ryan,
            Did you try to get a wheel from GM? Did you have the same problem? How long ago was this?

            Warren


            Originally posted by Ryan96WS6
            I had to replace one on my 96 WS6 also. I ended up getting a refurbished one from a wheel shop. It was about $220 I think. It is a GM wheel with the raised GM logo on it. If you call some wheel shops you should be able to find one. Good luck
            96 T/A,WS6,M6
            79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
            72 442,W30,A3
            06 Vette,Z51,M6

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            • #7
              When I sold my 96, I had two extra wheels that had 315 BFGDRs on them. I can check with the guy that bought them to see if he'd sell them. He lives in the Richmond, VA area.
              Rob
              04 GTO

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              • #8
                Did you find the rim?
                Is this it?

                It looks like it is polished on the rrim but painted on the spokes.
                17x9 in., 5 lug, 4.75" lug pattern. 50mm offset, 7.0 in. backspacing. 5 spokes.

                Anyway here is the place I was trying to think of. Somebody where I work is buying a set for his BMW.
                http://www.aaarims.com
                2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

                1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

                A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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                • #9
                  Hey Jeff. That looks like it. GM should be cast into the wheel at about the 7 oclock position of the wheel. I can't make it out clearly in the pic.

                  Warren



                  Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z28
                  Did you find the rim?
                  Is this it?

                  It looks like it is polished on the rrim but painted on the spokes.
                  17x9 in., 5 lug, 4.75" lug pattern. 50mm offset, 7.0 in. backspacing. 5 spokes.

                  Anyway here is the place I was trying to think of. Somebody where I work is buying a set for his BMW.
                  http://www.aaarims.com
                  96 T/A,WS6,M6
                  79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
                  72 442,W30,A3
                  06 Vette,Z51,M6

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                  • #10
                    Give them a call.
                    2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

                    1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

                    A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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                    • #11
                      You could always find a more common 97 and later wheel and simply have the appropriate sections painted. It is the same wheel, only a different finish.

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                      • #12
                        Warren,
                        I got mine about 6 months ago, so it hasn't been too long. I am surprised at least one of the wheel shops in your area can't get you a refurbished one or a brand new one. I never made an attempt to order a brand new replacement though if that is what you really want. If your interested I can get you the number to the wheel place where I got mine. It is in PA though.
                        96 Trans Am WS6 M6, K&N Filter, BBK Headers, Spec Stage II clutch, 180 Thermostat, MadZ28 tune... Best 1/4 13.76@103.7

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                        • #13
                          Well it turns out the wheel AAA carries does not have the GM logo cast into the front surface, although the wheel is the same design as the stock WS6. It has another logo in place of the GM. The GM parts counter got the correct wheel in. In turns out the wheel manufacturer packaged them with the wrong part number on the boxes causing the polished vs painted type mix up.

                          Thanks guys.
                          Warren
                          96 T/A,WS6,M6
                          79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
                          72 442,W30,A3
                          06 Vette,Z51,M6

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                          • #14
                            Curious...how much did they charge for one wheel? I've got a bit of curb rash on one of mine, and I might want to replace it.
                            Al 96 Ram Air T/A
                            Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio

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                            • #15
                              I am in a position with my parts guy to be able to negotiate. I've used the same parts guy for over 10 years for all of my GM vehicles. I went to the GMpartsdirect web site and looked at their price with shipping and offered that price to him including sales tax. He took it. I think it was like around $380. It's still pretty high priced, but I'm a freak when it comes to cars!

                              I noticed that the box the wheel came in said "Made in Japan". I wonder who the wheel manufacturer is for those. I know the snowflakes for my 79 is Western Wheel.

                              Warren

                              Originally posted by Al 96 Ram Air T/A
                              Curious...how much did they charge for one wheel? I've got a bit of curb rash on one of mine, and I might want to replace it.
                              96 T/A,WS6,M6
                              79 T/A,WS6,A3,403
                              72 442,W30,A3
                              06 Vette,Z51,M6

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