For Artic White Lovers (a new take on the wheel debate)
 

Well, I am trying to decide whether to change my order from VY / 3LT Black

to

Artic White / 3LT Red.

I came across this picture last night, and thought I'd toss it in the debate pot for those that argue for black vs chrome rims.

What'cha think? :thumbs:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psbbab1314.jpg

I like it better than black, but the whole "ricer" vibe is pretty strong with these multi-colored wheels. I live on the Jersey Shore and every week-end we are inundated by these kids in their "ricers" and they tend to have these fluorescent wheels so I may be jaundiced
in my opinion. To me they are "low rent"

I'm glad I get to answer early so I don't have to be accused this afternoon of piling on. It looks hideous.

Well, you asked for it... Those are atrocious.

Yuk!

Doesn't look good on white, maybe a black body with a red interior would go better. If you are going to get white the black wheels are hot IMO.

Ringling Brothers

They are eye catching, but unfortunately not for the right reasons.

:iagree:

How many clowns do you think can fit in there? :hat :jester

:lol:

I think I just threw up in my mouth.

Nice try anyway...you never know what will stick.

Do what you like. To me, the wheels look like plastic.

Yesterday, while out cruising, I saw some Kid driving around in some type of "import". Blue body, green wheels. and yellow wing. :ack: Come on its a Vette. Red wheels? My greatest fear with the C7 is that some "creative" people will come up with some ugly color combo/accessories in the name of individuality. :rolleyes: And, cheapen the brand/image. :yesnod:

Exactly. That would define "Clown Car"

Looks mmmmmmm, like a Japanese drift car, or a NSX...id rather go with blacked out rims if im going with the artic white

Saying it kindly :D

(I agree)

:iagree: All of the above!

Forget the picture....... But I am right with you on the black vrs white choice. I was down to 4 colors.... NRB, red, white or black. I have NRB now so scratched that. Had red and my 16 will be red. Wife decided on white so that will be it. White with red interior. So I've gone red, blue and now white. Will go red in 16....... pattern works for me.

Wheels....... Z51 "stock" wheels work for me.

I like red wheels on a white C6Z, but on the C7 it's too attention grabbing and fights with the beautiful form. I'd go for black ones personally

Horrible.

Go with black. Or brushed steel. (if you feel the need for bling)

http://www.autotribute.com/wp-conten...gray-white.jpg



No fancy colours. No chrome. No polished metal.

And no black spoiler. No black mirrors. They all look cheap and/or ricey.

:ack: No to the red wheels.


Im going Arctic White with chrome wheels.

Black wheels look good, but only when not in motion.

If you go black wheels, break it up with a chrome or polished lip or something.

Brushed rims would look nice too.

Not the biggest fan of white, but that entire combo is a killer package :rock:

Bozo, your clown car is ready. :ack:

thats exactly what i ordered, white with red interior 2lt z51 black wheels, i got the carbon roof, spoiler and mirrors though

This does look great! The only thing I would prefer would be for the wheels to have a polished rim...maybe with rivets...something like these:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps70cd2fd4.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps35f79bb4.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps1d355c84.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...DSC_0044PS.jpg

Chrome on white has always seemed classy. These red on white.....not for me.

:iagree:

Looks like something you'd find on the west coast and south Florida. In other words, not good

It's trendy, like wearing neon colored sneakers to work out these days.
Very much the standard offering from the sport apparel manufactures.
So if you can dress up your sport shoes with bold color why not the shoes of your ride- sort of speak.

But the elements of style still prevail, so if this C7 was fitted with gray or white colored rims I wonder if there would be such condemnation. You see prejudice is subtle and color is where we can openly express one's chromatic bigotry.

Honestly, I think it looks pretty good. I like it because it is different and I like colors. If you wanted something other than black but wanted to set it apart, I would probably go with a darker gold or bronze color.

Fat fingered the iPhone.
 

Well my "work" is here is done.

It would appear from the feedback that I have successfully deflected all the heat that all of us black wheel lovers have experienced if just momentarily. Ahhhh...feel the relief....sigh.

My order will be Black Wheels, Red Calipers....and proud of it.

They look great! Sorry have to run the nurse is here to give me my sedatives...

:thumbs: Good choice.

Word :thumbs:

Good Choice:thumbs:

Now, are you still going with VY? If so, that will be stunning:cool:

I like the color contrast, red and white, but not on the car. It looks like you are trying to stand out. Like the kid with the pink hair.

I love the wheels but def not in that color, not even on an import like the GTR in black.

I'm really liking the white C7 with paint matched mirrors, and spoiler. There are a few cars that can pull off the black mirrors and spoiler but this is not one of them, also I'm not diggin the black wheels, never have and pretty sure I never will. If I could get a C7 I would be ordering AW with silver /machined wheels for sure.

Porsche does It and it is Ok though?

http://flikie.s3.amazonaws.com/Image...9003ecc7f5.jpg

Had a 94 Pontiac Formula, white w/gray leather interior and WHITE wheels. Actually looked pretty good...could someone photoshop this AW C7 with white wheels for a comparison?

For you Arctic White Corvette lovers...;)
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/fo...eWax_Mock2.png

I really like custom or aftermarket wheels. I think they mostly look a bit better than factory (though Corvette has some great oem wheels).

In any case, whether oem or custom, my personal rule of thumb is 'balance'. I try to put the sharpest wheels I can on the car without the wheels overpowering the car. I want eyes to be drawn to the whole package, not just to the wheels. I see so may vehicles on the road that have rims that are a total mismatch for the vehicle - or that the rims cost more than the vehicle they are bolted too - so all the attention is to the wheels - not cool when you are driving a Corvette.

:thumbs:

PS: If you have to have the red wheels, I think you would need to add some additional touch of red to car to make them work - could be the various air inlets on the new C7 or some subtle striping.

That's the Mary Kay edition, tho.

So its ok.:D

Great White Corvette combo Daekwan06!!!
 

Your white Corvette will be awesome. I like the matching spoiler/mirrors in white. There is enough black elsewhere to blend in.

For the OP: no way man, get rid of the atrocious red wheels. White paint with red interior is a strong manly cool car combo, with either black or silver rims but not red. Red rims only work on a totally blacked-out Corvette. But when selecting colors you always need to see it in person for real, don't ever decide on a photo or picture. Make the effort to go out and see your color options for real; you won't be sorry later if you do this. I made that mistake many years ago on a car. Must see everything in person to be totally satisfied.
Good hunting with your decision.
Fuze,
:salute:
:thumbs:

Cx the VY.

Final choice is AW Z51, 3LT Red Interior, Blk mirrors and spoiler, Red calipers, Black Wheels. Mag Ride, NPP, Auto, Solid top, Carbon interior.

I ordered the same thing as you!:woohoo:

:rofl:

IMHO wheels color contrast does not work in favor of the the car's total aeshetics.

Thanks blueox for the wax video. It will help my AW.

:thumbs:

The one with the White Loafer? Love that video.

They even have the Black Wax for your :ack: wheels!:D
http://www.meguiars.com/content/glob...ct/8063_lg.jpg

Need the Comp Grey one Waxer! Are your eyes that bad?:lol:

Yikes! No Way! Ricer heaven.

You mix the white and black waxes together, of course.:cool:

It looks ok on Porsche...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/...0786d1a78e.jpg

Jury is still out on the Vette. :D

Now all of you black wheel lovers can relate to how I feel about black wheels when you look at these red wheels. It does not do the trick for me, ricer look with bad taste at best. To me, all of these C7s that will be driving around with black wheels will seem like guys that use to drive riced out Honda civics, then won the lotto and got a C7.

:leaving::hide:

Oh this looks much better.

To cover everyone's comments and suggestions on a wheel for a white Vette with red interior LOL!

http://www.wheelstudio.com/view-whee...ll/vehicle-all

Are those really a factory option??? I don't like it at all...I think it might draw some chuckles at car shows and...no trophies.

I think the red looks OK. Certainly a lot better than black wheels. That white with black wheels looks almost like it is missing its wheels if you glance at the picture quickly. I don't get the black wheel fad.