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Old 10-20-2013, 08:58 PM
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I've seen a set of 4 new reproduction Jeep SRT8s for the 2011-13 Jeep advertized for just under $1100. OEMs are running about $800-$850 EACH.

What's the line on repros? Shoddy? Weak? Chrome flaking? etc. Anyone here buy any type of repro? What's your experience with them?

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WHich ones like mine?
Post a pic who is vendor
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WHich ones like mine?
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Oops! My bad. Upon closer reading (DUH!) that price is for ONE chrome wheel. Sheesh!

From eBay http://tinyurl.com/mbgd8n7
 

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That is where I got my wheels from
The wheels are Great! BUT DO NOT GET TIRES MOUNTED AND BALANCED WITH THESE FROM HIM!
HIS GUYS CANT BALANCE FOR SHEET!
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That is a set of 4 wheels! for $1065.00
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Originally Posted by FSTDANGO3
That is a set of 4 wheels! for $1065.00
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I love those wheels -- just short of being creeepy, of course. How are they treating you, other than a bad balance? discoloration? flaking? etc.?

My plan -- assuming I get the money from the Comptroller -- would be to put on a set of Goodyear Fortera's after the 18X8 stock Michelin Latitudes hit their wear bars in a few months. I've been using Michelins since my first pair in 1972, but at $275 a pop -- whew, I just don't know.
 
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The finish is Great so far I haven't had them thru a winter and they wont see snow / salt anyway I will use the stockers for that.
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I am real close to pulling the trigger on a set just like yours Steve, but in the Darker Carbon Hyper Silver color. They would match the color of mine really well.
 
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AGreed They would look Awesome
 
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Just need to sell my Blacktop wheels. Will be easier to sell the wife on the idea if the blacktop wheels are sold. I like my wheels though, so if no one buys them I can wait...
 


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