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Old 07-27-2017, 03:39 PM
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Old 07-27-2017, 04:57 PM
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No they're quite a bit different IMO and nowhere as nice as the D&R rings (different mfg's).
What was different about the Wheel Vintiques rings? I bought a set about a year ago and was quite pleased with how close they were to original GM in appearance. You said the heartbeat city ones have squared off holes, but these have oval holes like the ones from D&R so they aren't the same ones HBC sells. I have never bought rings from D&R, but from the pic you posted they look like the ones I did buy from Wheel Vintiques. Maybe they've changed since the last set you tried?


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Old 07-27-2017, 06:50 PM
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Maybe they have changed them up a bit since I bought a set? The ones I got were quite rounded looking, didn't have the same stepped edge as originals and had a completely different set of clips than any GM type rings. When you attach them to the wheel, the 4 sets of pointed clips (like little spikes) really gouge into the rim and scratch the wheels quite deep. I tried one and ended up repainting the wheel after the ring hacked it up pretty good. Summit sells them as well as Heartbeat from what I was told, and they also sell their caps which were 100% plastic. Back they went. Maybe alright for a driver type car or their repop rally wheels, but not for anything a level up IMO. Hope this helps.



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Yeah those don't even look slightly close to right. That's not what Wheel Vintiques is selling now. The ones I bought looked right on the money as far as valve stem hole, stepped lip, and overall construction. I honestly don't remember what the clips looked like, and don't have them anymore.... but I know they fit nice and looked very much like NOS GM rings when installed. I'd buy another set if I had anything with rally wheels.
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Old 07-28-2017, 05:53 AM
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NorCam, My 70 SS Camaro (June/L.A.) has 14x7 Trim Rings similar to what you show in post #7.
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