are these OEM wheels?

[HermanM]

I was just curious if these happen to be stock rims or if these are just randoms that were put on. If OEM, what are your thoughts of black powder coating or chroming them?

[EuroDat]

I dont know, but my 280Z has exactly the same wheels. I always thought they were aftermarket.

[beermanpete]

Those are aftermarket wheels.

[HermanM]

Thanks guys, glad I know now

[conedodger]

It's important to make a distinction between original and dealer installed. Those are not original wheels but when the cars were new, it was common for the dealer to increase their margin of profit by installing a spectrum of 'dealer installed options.' They'd spray on undercoating and charge $150 and make an extra $75, they'd install A/C and pocket another $100. These wheels were commonly put on by the dealer for that reason. So, while they might not be factory original, they were at least dealer original.

[siteunseen]

That's the 3 dealer add on's mine has. A/C, Slotted Mags, and my favorite, a thick undercoating.

Edited February 6, 2013 by siteunseen

[HermanM]

It's important to make a distinction between original and dealer installed. Those are not original wheels but when the cars were new, it was common for the dealer to increase their margin of profit by installing a spectrum of 'dealer installed options.' They'd spray on undercoating and charge $150 and make an extra $75, they'd install A/C and pocket another $100. These wheels were commonly put on by the dealer for that reason. So, while they might not be factory original, they were at least dealer original.

Well apparently my Z got all of those put on to it too. Thanks AGAIN for helping me out.

[EuroDat]

It must of been comman practice. My had the same treatment. AC, slotted wheels and that undercoating treatment.

[GeoJoe]

So dealers installed slotted mags and Z center caps? Or are these aftermarket?

...and I'm thinking about plastidipping mine.

Edited February 7, 2013 by GeoJoe

[LeonV]

Yes, both dealers and owners installed aftermarket parts in lieu of factory stuff. They are not OEM!

[HermanM]

I appreciate the clarification. Now I have to decide on whether I want to keep them or get a new wheel and tire combination. But that's miles down the road

[conedodger]

Herman, I've got some wheels that are period correct and would look fantastic on your car. Well, they don't actually belong to me but I have them. They belong to a guy you should meet who lives in Rocklin...