Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

[John C.]

Hey guys, Thinking about buying a set of new replica true K.O. wheels or direct bolt K.O.'s for a 65. I noticed there are several companies now producing these wheels. If it's like anything else being reproduced, some are done correctly and some aren't, i.e., like the incorrect antenna cable I just bought from CC.
Does anyone have first hand experience as to who produces a correct looking nice set of replica K.O.'s ?
Thanks,
JC

[Harry S.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

JC, others can comment on the supplier. I have a set of real knock off wheels and a set of direct bolt on wheels mounted on my cars. I'm always nervous when I drive the car with the real knock off wheels. They have been know to come off.

[John C.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

I've heard that about the true KO's. As far as originality goes, it won't matter in my case since they weren't a factory option on my car. So, that being said, I'm ok with the direct bolt type, but would at least like to have a set that did appear to replicate the OEM KO's. Hopefully someone who has bought a set of the direct bolt style KO's will step forward with a good vendor suggestion. Corvette USA "says" they have the most correct duplicate KO available on the market, but it bugs me they won't list the price on their ad.
Thank you Harry !
JC

[Jim D.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

I bought my bolt-ons from Corvette America and couldn't be happier. This may help - https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...213#post791213

[William F.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

Didn't answer question of which look more like originals. AFC says their fins are smaller than other repos and are closer to originals.

[Jim D.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

Didn't answer question of which look more like originals. AFC says their fins are smaller than other repos and are closer to originals.

Neither is an exact copy of the original KH wheels. If that's what you're looking for, feel free to pay $10K for a set of originals.
P.S. Don't believe all the marketing hype.

[William F.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

Well, which vendor do some of you think sell repop al wheels that look the most like the original wheels with bolt on knock off style spinners and the '67's with the starburst? Size of "fins", appearance of spinners or starburst, and finish?

[Joe R.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

No doubt that Corvette America sells the BEST reproduction KO wheels available.

Not perfect BUT a LOT better than anyone else.

And they stand behind what they sell.

Beware of others!!!!!!!!!!

Nuf Said!!!!!

JR

[John C.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

Ordered a set from Corvette America today ! While I'm on the subject, which wheel weights do you suggest ?
Thanks everyone for your help !
JC

[Joe R.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

When you get the tires mounted, I suggest that the installer uses stick on weights on the back.

JR

[Keith W.]

Re: Vendor suggestions for replica "K.O." wheels for a 65

John
I've purchased a set of 63 and 65 bolt ons from Mike at AFC - no problem in fitting them and no worry in the wheels coming off - just one thing when you put the spinners on one side the off arrows are the wrong way, but still fit fine - you just have to remember that when you take them off - I always put a black felt tip pen line on the cone and the spinner makes it easy to check if there working loose - never had an issue.