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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas

I can get American Racing brand for about $959 for the set and Wheel Replicas brand on ebay for about $649 for the set. I was wondering who actually made each brand(maybe the same?) and if there was a quality difference? The only difference I could see in the pictures is the center cap. My experience is that you usually get what you pay for but I thought I would see if anyone had experience with either one or both. I thought the American Racing chrome IROCS were cheaper at summit just a few weeks ago when I last looked but maybe I'm crazy?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARE-6906861/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16x8-Iroc-Z-...item4cfe17efa3
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Re: Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas

I don't believe American Racing makes Iroc Replicas anymore. Perhaps that explains the cost hike.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Re: Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas

I have a BRAND new set of the American Racing 16X8 6906861 wheels that have 200 miles on them. Came on a car I purchase in November. Going back to the original Iroc wheels. They are FOR SALE. $600.00 Plus actual cost of shipping. I live in Area code 54601. Send me a PM inf interested. THANKS JIM
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Re: Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas

Botch - do these wheels look identical to the stock rims? The pictures online make it look like the center of the wheel sticks out a little further.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Re: Chrome Irocs: American Racing vs Wheel Replicas

The centers of the American racing look identical to the originals Iroc Z wheels,but yes the centers have a center cap that has AMERICAN RACING on them. They are very nice! This set is brand new with the lug nuts included. They cost $239.00 each through summit . LMK what you think Hitman0187. THANKS JIM
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