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Old 01-19-2007, 11:54 PM
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black rims are awsome!!!!
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Old 01-19-2007, 11:56 PM
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If it were possible to buy high quality (strong AND light) Motorsports Z06 wheels, I'd likely have them. Love that look!
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Old 01-20-2007, 12:00 AM
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IMO black rims with a polished lip is very

i am not a big fan of the all black rims tho....

Chrome for me is for those 40+ years of age.
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Old 01-20-2007, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Theodore
If it were possible to buy high quality (strong AND light) Motorsports Z06 wheels, I'd likely have them. Love that look!
have you checked out companies like I-fordge ? they have stuff thats similar and are light weight n strong. Just gotta pay a nice penny for em.
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Old 01-20-2007, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by EFI-1
I think they look alright......


I'm not a fan of black wheels, but omg, this car is amazing. One of the best I have seen on this forum
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Hi 98blackonblack -

Is chocolate ice cream good?

You might think so, and I might like vanilla better.

Black wheels look great to me - but some people do not like them.

I think they look awesome on white, silver and red cars.

On the darker colors I prefer a high polish or chrome - but that is just my personal preference.

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Old 01-20-2007, 12:06 AM
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I'm familiar with their stuff, but don't want wheels that badly for the Z06 since the sizes are already darn good. I just want an 18 inch front, but not enough to go to a heavier wheel.

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have you checked out companies like I-fordge ? they have stuff thats similar and are light weight n strong. Just gotta pay a nice penny for em.
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Old 01-20-2007, 12:17 AM
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Here's my example of your black with a polished lip.
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Old 01-20-2007, 12:33 AM
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since i have no idea how to post on here .. simply go to www.myspace.com/jhf1 pictures .. black wheels do look good and if you are interested in mine they will be for sale soon !!!

peace !
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go to the picture section

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Old 01-20-2007, 01:07 AM
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I like it.






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Old 01-20-2007, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi 98blackonblack -

Is chocolate ice cream good?

You might think so, and I might like vanilla better.

Black wheels look great to me - but some people do not like them.

I think they look awesome on white, silver and red cars.

On the darker colors I prefer a high polish or chrome - but that is just my personal preference.

best regards -

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I agree, on dark colors thin spoke chrome looks better
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Old 01-20-2007, 01:31 AM
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I don't like them. IT looks like brake dust has been collecting on the rims and thats why they're black.
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Old 01-20-2007, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 98blackonblack
I have wagon wheels now and they have to go...I'm either going with thin spokes or my g/f wants me to put black rims on,...Anybody have pics or suggestions...Would like to keep the same size...because just bought new run flats all the way around.
Who cares what everyone else likes. You are the one who will have to see them everyday and ride on them. It's up to you. If you want black rims, go for it. If you want to stay with chrome or painted silver then stay with it. You will get nothing but mixed reactions on this forum with that kind of question. Its like asking which color is better, black or red.

Now dealing with your gf and what she wants, thats a different story.
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Old 01-20-2007, 02:08 AM
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Black with a polished lip

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Old 01-20-2007, 03:28 AM
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Depends on the car, the theme, and the owner. IMO both look great. Black just does a better job capturing the essence what a vette is really about-Performance, not BLING.
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Old 01-20-2007, 03:59 AM
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They look great on certain colors I particularly like them on silver, black and yellow cars.

Originally Posted by EFI-1
I think they look alright......
I always when I see your car - definitely the best looking Z on the forum
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Old 01-20-2007, 04:42 AM
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I bought mine this way and i dont mind them, in fact i really like them. Reminds me of the comp gray they offer on C6s...


this was pre DRM suspension, cant believe how high it is
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Old 01-20-2007, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 98blackonblack
I have wagon wheels now and they have to go...I'm either going with thin spokes or my g/f wants me to put black rims on,...Anybody have pics or suggestions...Would like to keep the same size...because just bought new run flats all the way around.
98, check the black centered CCWs I have listed in the parts for sale section........
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Old 01-20-2007, 07:59 AM
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I think they look pretty good on mine. 18/19 gloss black iForged Aeros.

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