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Most OEM rims will have the "JWL" quality certification stamp. Craigslist would be best.

 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/JWL_standard

 

Shown here (Can't attach picture)

 

http://cartype.com/pics/4034/full/jwl_lexus_rx350_12.jpg

 

I see hundreds of rims a month in my job with scrap yards. Most rims that fail (crack or break) are aftermarket with no jwl. Quality aftermarket like American Racing have the stamp. I will not put a rim on any of my vehicles unless they have that Stamp.

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I have a GMC set off my 2015 z71. Asking 1000 plus 100 shipping. Just change the center cap and got you some Chevy ones. Let me know if your interested. Rims and Tires. I have them in a for sale thread as well. No TPMS.

 

They are the ones pictured in my profile pic. Pm me if you want better close ups

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Definitely check out the online GM parts dealers. I got my CK162's from shopchevyparts.com and they were priced better than any original OEM 162s that I found on Ebay.

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Call Erica at Stock Wheel Solutions... she hooked me up and have no complaints with the replica wheels. I got 22" CK156's for $1,150 shipped my door. I did some online research and people have had a good experience with their wheels. There are many others on this site that have ordered from them with positive feedback.

 

http://www.stockwheelsolutions.com/

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Alan's wheels on E-Pay. I priced a set at my dealer of 22" wheels, tires, TPMS, center caps and new lugs for 3700.00 and they have a knockoff set for 2500.00.Search part # 19301156 to see what they look like, best looking 22" wheel IMO. I bought wheel for my 07 Sierra and it was super easy to deal with them

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