Black wheels survey
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 855
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From: Tampa FL
As much as I love mine.... I think that they are just overdone nowadays kinda like the chrome lip thing on them. About 20% of the cars here in Tampa have them 
I think I may be trying to go with the gunmetal look soon.
I think I may be trying to go with the gunmetal look soon.
Last edited by pimpjames; Oct 3, 2008 at 12:02 PM.
Pro
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 656
Likes: 38
From: Midwest
St. Jude Donor '08
I'm a polished wheel fan BUT.............
Last weekend I saw a black C6 Z with black rims.
It looked fantastic.
A mean/sinister look.
Silverbird
Last weekend I saw a black C6 Z with black rims.
It looked fantastic.
A mean/sinister look.
Silverbird
Last edited by silverbird; Oct 4, 2008 at 06:15 AM.
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Depends on the style of wheel and color of the car they are on, but in general, I like them.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,469
Likes: 4
Love them. I like wheels that look mean, purposeful and aren't going to to draw owners' tears when they get a little brake dust on them. I'll leave the chrome bling to the boulevarder crowd, I want to see a Vette out on the track scaring Porsches and Ferraris. 
Last edited by rcs128; Oct 3, 2008 at 10:38 AM.
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 743
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From: Houston TX
Black wheels have to go with the theme of the car.
I like them because I think they give a car a "darker" look and I like that. They provide more of a race feel/look. I also hate polishing wheels and I'm not a big fan of bling. The least amount of chrome/polishing the better.
Jon
I like them because I think they give a car a "darker" look and I like that. They provide more of a race feel/look. I also hate polishing wheels and I'm not a big fan of bling. The least amount of chrome/polishing the better.
Jon
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 19,304
Likes: 85
From: San Diego CA
They HAVE to have a polished lip; otherwise, they make the wheels look dirty, IMO. "Royal" Black, (black with polished lip) as they are sometimes referred to, are very popular among the younger (<30) crowd here in San Diego. Gloss black has become the new chrome.
Personally, I like them (with polished lip) because there are far too many chrome wheels out there. The change is refreshing.
Personally, I like them (with polished lip) because there are far too many chrome wheels out there. The change is refreshing.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 247
Likes: 41
From: Blue Springs MO
Love 'em. Has to be a theme though. i may be a bit partial. I have a 2000 TR FRC, with Black C5 Z06 rims, dark tint, tail lights, reverse lights, and marker lights blacked out, and all black in the interior. Still have to do red powdercoating on the caliper and brackets with black letters on the front ones, plus black hats on the new rotors, and new seat covers. Then my theme will be complete.
