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Unread 11-25-2007, 07:52 PM   #1
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Wanting to know if these wheels were made in:

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I believe I read an article that China was source of Vette wheels. I thought it said it started around 2004.
I'll try and remember where I read this, but that could be hard
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More and more, China is the source for MOST things bought within the USA.....
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Wanting to know if these wheels were made in:

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BTW, would anyone know what these wheels cost as an option in 2005?
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BTW, would anyone know what these wheels cost as an option in 2005?
They were a $1295 option in 2004. So I would assume several $100 more because of the size change.
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I believe I read an article that China was source of Vette wheels. I thought it said it started around 2004.
I'll try and remember where I read this, but that could be hard
Did some research and so far looks like Italy & China in that order...
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