Xtremespeed

I have an 07 AO Z06 with a black stripe.

No chrome or polished wheels. I've been photoshoping wheels on my car for a month and nothing chrome or polished works.

Looking for black but not just matte or gloss black.
Something like black chrome but darker. I don't want the
brighter silver look in the sun like black chrome but don't
want them so dark the spokes disappear. Black chrome
looks real good in dark shade but too bright in the sun.
Also would like to stay under $2500 for a set in standard
Z06 sizes or ZR1 sizes. Looking for a mesh or possibly a
5 or 7 spoke style.

Anyone have any suggestions?
I've been looking at everything I can find and no luck so far.

0corvette-wheels.com

check out our rims on zforcewheels.com we have them availabile in those sizes 1899 free shipping.we dont offer black chrome we find it not consistent but check out this company blackdiamondwheel.com 561 861 5742 they have something called black diamond finish that you should like.we can drop ship to them then have rims sent to you

Xtremespeed

Thanks for the reply. I have actually considered the Zforce wheels a lot. I originally wanted the black with machined face and black lips, but after photoshopping them on my car the machined face was just too bright. Would it be possible to get them in maybe a brushed gunmetal face or something similar with the rest black?

I have looked at that website before, but they have very few examples of the onyx chrome which is their darker product and it's hard to tell what I would end up with. Still not sure if a black chrome
is what I'm looking for.

Please keep the suggestions coming.

Xtremespeed

Wow! Over 100 views and no opinions?

Come on guys. Something dark enough to tie into my black stripe without being so dark the spokes disappear. I think gloss black would tie in the best, but don't care for the way it blends in and hides the design.

NorthTXC6

I would suggest machined face spokes with gloss black on the insides and the rim - that's what I'm thinking about doing on my CRM...both HRE (560R) and 360 forged can make these to order....

Xtremespeed

I would love to get some 360's but they are kinda out of my price range.

NorthTXC6

The Zforce wheels are very good looking and also can do the brushed metal centers and gloss black insides and rim - they aren't as pricey as 360s or HREs

0Supervettes LLC

We carry HRE, 360, D2, Modular Concept, NuTek, ZFORCE, Forgeline, Forgestar, MHT, etc just to name a few... We also have a lowest price / price match guarantee!

0corvette-wheels.com

Please do not mislead customers as "Wholesale" is not the correct terminology. Since 90% of the Forged wheel companies / brands on the market are paying "wholesale" from the manufacturers (private labelers) themselves. Many brands on the market like to call themselves manufacturers, when there are only a handful in the entire country, the rest are all marketers, with exception of a few that assemble parts. So, there is no such thing as wholesale to the public when talking about wheels that are sold in wholesale three levels above...

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CW4L

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Xtremespeed

I have looked at all the threads, reviews, and pics from all of these great vendors. I'm sure I would be more than happy with a set of wheels from any of you guys. What I'm mostly trying to find is a picture of a wheel that looks right for my car. I guess if any of you would like to play along, I will start with the picture above. I like the AO pinstripe, but not the whole lip in AO like above. I think I would prefer a wheel without the lip actually. Also, while I like the spoke design, they almost completely disappear on that car. I don't want them to draw attention away from the car like polished or chrome does, but to tie it all together nicely without disappearing. I am leaning toward a 7 spoke or split 7 spoke design, but I do like 5's and mesh. Also, like I mentioned, $2500 is the max I would like to spend. Less would be preferred, as long as it's still a quality wheel. I know a lot of the wheel brands mentioned in this thread tend to run way over that number.

0corvette-wheels.com

WOW! Those were quite the claims!! "Never being outpriced" is clearly fabricated from thin air, as there isn't a realistic (or accurate) way of monitoring such a claim. (but "A" for effort! ) if you can tone down the sales pitch, and use facts, rather than hype... Maybe we can make you a ZFORCE rep...

Customer:

-- I'll make it very simple for you. #'s don't lie. (If you can / choose a higher budget) Feel free to get quotes from any company you choose to. Go with whoever you feel most comfortable with...

As the (actual) #1 Corvette Wheel retailer on the internet (Search "Corvette Wheels" on any search engine) we have been fortunate enough to sift through all of the Forged brands on the mkt, allowing us to cherry pick only the best. Not any wheel company private labeling a design...

With that out of the way, there are very few choices other than Reproductions or 3PC Forged Wheels for Corvettes. If you want deep lips, those choices are narrowed even further. There are Zforce, or Vossen. That's it. We manufacture ZFORCE, and carry both, and again, have a 100% price match guarantee in writing on our website.

We also custom paint the ZFORCE wheels in any setup you can think of. (PM me anything you want to see, and we'll photoshop it for you) - I would recommend Gloss Black / Machined Face with the AO 3/8" pin stripe (the full lip is a little played out IMO, gets old quick) - or just all Gloss black, BUT... have your calipers powdercoated AO... This will expose the spokes a lot better, yet still bringing your theme together, without the wheel getting lost in the design...

CW4L

CALL PERRY AT PTS!! HE"LL TAKE CARE OF YOU WITH YOUR BUDGET.

Xtremespeed

Ok guys, cool it! You both have some nice wheels and great prices. You both also have great reviews and a lot of support and loyal customers on the forum.

More than anything, I was just hoping maybe I would see some pics of some wheel finishes that I hadn't seen or considered yet.

I thought I might be interested in the Cor F1 that P.T.S has in diamond black. He posted pics of them on a Camaro that look great, but after searching the web for more pics, it seems that they are real shiney chrome looking in the sun.

The gloss black stripe on the car causes matching issues with most finishes. I think matte black and textured black would clash with the stripe, and gloss black disappears way too much. IMO, AO calipers would only slightly help. Most of that would lead you toward a silver, chrome, or polished look, but IMO the car is begging for something dark. I have photoshoped several black/machined face wheels on the car, and the machined face seems to throw it all off.

0corvette-wheels.com

Your posts are nothing but fluff and false claims... just like every other member that has turned into a fly-by-night vendor without an actual company or experience.

0corvette-wheels.com

Sounds like your going in circles. - I've been there... but to save you some time, Gloss Black will always look the best with your theme. The orange calipers would help a lot more than you think... Nothing else will look as good IMO, and everytime you look back at this combo, you'll always regret not getting it. If you don't want bright, shiny/chrome, or Black... there's not much left by process of elimination... Dark Grey may work, are you willing to "outline" the Black stripe?

Take a look at "Black Diamond Pearl" finishes. Similar to black chrome - minus the inconsistencies in the chrome all matching...

Xtremespeed

I don't think I want to mess with the stripe. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I would like to see some of the Black diamond pearl. Sounds interesting.

0corvette-wheels.com

Here are some photoshopped pics of your car with the all Black Zforce wheels, with & without the AO Pin stripes / AO Calipers

0corvette-wheels.com

Visit Finisher's website HERE

Here is the Black Diamond finish on a Lamborghini Gallardo:









Single BMW Wheel:



From the company's website offering the finish:

Black Diamond Chrome PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a New Technology that combines vacuum plating with powder coating as a durable replacement for traditional chrome. The process was originally developed for the space program and is currently used in a variety of commercial applications including components for the automotive aftermarket. The chrome coating will never pit or peel. PVD is Environmentally Green, with no harmful chemicals to dispose of. Learn how automobile dealers are benefiting by offering Chrome PVD.

Benefits:

• Easy to clean and maintain the finish (typically, mild soap and warm water).
• Brake dust is not statically attracted to the wheel due to powder base coat.
• Stands up to road salts and magnesium chloride.
• Wide selection of colors available, within the range of metals.
• No color variation during product life because the color comes from metallization.
• PVD coating is not as heavy as chrome plating, yielding lighter wheel
• Better performance on OEM tests.
• PVD coating performs well in harsh environments, such as: coastal areas and cold climates.
• Vacuum sputtering allows for better coverage in recessed areas of casting.
• Plating "throw" is not an issue in vacuum metallization.
• Process capable of handling castings that are difficult to plate because of geometry or quality.
• No hazerdous Waste is produced.
• No environmental impact.
• No hexavalent chrome.
• Meets ROHS criteria.

Black Diamond Wheel’s Black Chrome

is a unique look not possible with traditional chrome plating. The BDW Black Chrome PVD process has all the reflective quality of chrome but with less of a "BLING" factor.The color is very consistent but the wheels reflects differently with each different wheel design, plus with PVD you get better coverage than traditional chrome plating.

Xtremespeed

Nope. Not feeling any of that. The spokes really disappear in the photoshop and that Diamond black is so light it barely looks different than chrome. If I was to go that route, they would have to be real dark.

I do very much appreciate the effort though. I need all the help I can get.

After looking at those pics, I don't think I care for the AO pinstripe.