97 GTS wheels?

[Donzi]

I am new to the board, its great to be here.
I have a question, my 97 GTS has painted silver wheels, Earnies alloys in Miami
has a polished set for $1000.00 plus my painted wheels. I have delt with him 1 time before and was happy with the deal. He said thet the painted wheels are cast and the polished wheels are forged, does that sound right? Are there any mechanical pro's or con's on swapping them out.
Thanks.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Depends, But you should be able to get them WITHOUT giving up your rims. What color are they? In 96 the RT/10 had silver, and yellow. 97 had yellow and gold. Here is a set for $1200, been on Ebay for months. Can propably get them for $1200 shipped, ask.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2446179190&category=34209

 

[Donzi]

The wheels on my GTS are Painted Silver, I would like them polished......

 

[Dave's Big Brakes]

If the silver wheels are welded on the back, don't use them for any track event. They crack and break. Really bad news.

 

[Kurt 97 GTS]

Look on the inside of the rim for 97F stamped into the rim. This indicates that the rim is forged and NOT cast. They had both in 97 and you will want the forged if at all possible.........Kurt

 

[ByteMe]

Did they switch from cast to forged partway through the model year or mix them during the year?

 

[Kurt 97 GTS]

Not absolutly when the change occured. I have a late 97 with the forged wheels.

 

[Bandit3]

My .02--- I had a street rod with many polished parts. Unless you enjoy rubbing the hell outa them-- go with chrome. John

 

[GTS Dean]

Some of the early '97s came with leftover '96 cast/welded rims. You can easily tell by looking or feeling right behind the smooth face between the "bumps" for a weld bead the entire circumference of the rim. Forged rims are totally smooth in that area.

 

[Donzi]

Great info! Thanks guys

 

[viper spray]

Just checked my 97 , forged!!