Wheels Swap (opinions)
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Wheels Swap (opinions)
I got My C6-Z Chrome Repo wheels because they were in stock, and I wanted new tires really more than wheels. (I wasn't thinking too well)
They look okay, but don't really blend well with the "stealthy" look of the rest of the car. My biggest complaint about these wheels is I spend almost as much time cleaning the wheels as I do the entire interior and exterior.
I want to swap them out for the black with Machined face version like this car:
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They look okay, but don't really blend well with the "stealthy" look of the rest of the car. My biggest complaint about these wheels is I spend almost as much time cleaning the wheels as I do the entire interior and exterior.
I want to swap them out for the black with Machined face version like this car:
Comments?
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I usually go in favor of the chrome wheels, but those machine faced ones look awesome.
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Next question: Looking for a vendor that sells the machined face in: 18x9.5 and 19x10
I may get another set of rear tires that are a little less "rubber band" looking. I'd like to match the thickness of the front tire.
I may get another set of rear tires that are a little less "rubber band" looking. I'd like to match the thickness of the front tire.
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I have to find where to get the replacement wheels first. I plan to keep the tires (at least the front ones) i will probably keep the backs too.....until i destroy them in a plume off smoke. I"ll let you know.
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I put the Black machined face wheels on the wifes Black convt/ Black top and Love the Stealthy look. We put them on 2 yrs ago and everyone compliments us on them. They are 
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I peronally think you will like the change. But, they still need polishing.
Rick
.I peronally think you will like the change. But, they still need polishing.
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Honestly I like both!
The second ones do look pretty dang good! I'd say to try to let the new ones grow on you a bit then make a decision
I got them on mine and I love 'em
Thanks,Matt
The second ones do look pretty dang good! I'd say to try to let the new ones grow on you a bit then make a decision
I got them on mine and I love 'em
Thanks,Matt
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I got My C6-Z Chrome Repo wheels because they were in stock, and I wanted new tires really more than wheels. (I wasn't thinking too well)
They look okay, but don't really blend well with the "stealthy" look of the rest of the car. My biggest complaint about these wheels is I spend almost as much time cleaning the wheels as I do the entire interior and exterior.
I want to swap them out for the black with Machined face version like this car:
Comments?
They look okay, but don't really blend well with the "stealthy" look of the rest of the car. My biggest complaint about these wheels is I spend almost as much time cleaning the wheels as I do the entire interior and exterior.
I want to swap them out for the black with Machined face version like this car:
Comments?
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I am not big on the black wheel look, as I believe it is a trend now and may not last, whereas chrome has been around forever. With that said, I do however think that on some cars the black wheels or the machine finoshed wheels do look good on certain cars. They would work well with yours.
As for cleaning I agree 110%. I spend a lot more time on mine then I did on the original polished aluminum wheels.
As for cleaning I agree 110%. I spend a lot more time on mine then I did on the original polished aluminum wheels.
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These are ALMOST as much of a PITA as a set of wire wheels. Thankfully the car never sees water.....or road for that matter
I'd been in hibernation for the past few months.