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Old 09-07-2019, 11:08 AM
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I have a silver C5 Convertible and love black wheels. I’ve been looking at C7 Z06 wheels in black that I love but not sure if they’ll look as good as my chrome stock C5 wheels. What’s your opinion?

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Buy what you like. I personally do not like Chrome wheels on Silver. I assume you have a black top? I think those C7 wheels on a silver car with a black top would be pretty damn sharp.

Also to be technical stock C5 wheels are not chrome. They are polished with a coating applied.
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Buy what you like. I personally do not like Chrome wheels on Silver. I assume you have a black top? I think those C7 wheels on a silver car with a black top would be pretty damn sharp.

Also to be technical stock C5 wheels are not chrome. They are polished with a coating applied.
I’ve always been a huge fan of black wheels. I would love to see a pic of these C7 wheels on a C5! I’m sure they’ll look amazing.
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What we like doesnt matter, being as you asked keep what you got.

If you want black for awhile just let the brake dust build up looks the same lol
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They look great, but they don’t look true black or pic is deceiving. Love the combination.
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They are Gunmetal
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They are Gunmetal
Oh ok, that’s what I thought. They look great. Where is a good place to buy from at good prices not to get ripped off with quality and secondly are they painted or powder coated?

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Neither.....

Get something else.....

Black is far too over played and are for guys who don't like to keep any wheels clean.....
Chrome is far too old school and that look is too much with most vehicles....
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Originally Posted by Dave1
Neither.....

Get something else.....

Black is far too over played and are for guys who don't like to keep any wheels clean.....
Chrome is far too old school and that look is too much with most vehicles....

Whats left? Lol
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Originally Posted by Bills01vett
Oh ok, that’s what I thought. They look great. Where is a good place to buy from at good prices not to get ripped off with quality and secondly are they painted or powder coated?


Gun metal is much better looking than all black....
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Originally Posted by Bills01vett
Whats left? Lol
Forged, Alum, brushed alum...

Fikse, CCW, HRE etc....
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black wheels. When you want your car to look like a hoover craft.
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Black, Black, Black !!!!!!!!!!!!


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Personally I do not care for plain black wheels - it does nothing to bring attention to the wheel area. Chrome looks very good on silver. If you are set on that particular style wheel, I'd recommend chrome.

If you want something different, hypersilver, black chrome, comp gray, or even a custom color would look very good.
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black wheels are for the lazy/
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Originally Posted by Phanni
black wheels are for the lazy/
I guess I'm lazy! I'd much rather drive my cars than polish them.

Chrome is classy, like wearing a tux.

Black is meaner looking, like wearing work boots and jeans.

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Originally Posted by Phanni
black wheels are for the lazy/
I spend plenty of time cleaning mine, and they definitely look great clean !!!!!!!!!!!! it's like saying the color of the car makes you lazy ??????

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I was never a fan of black wheels but my choice of wheel style vs size could only be had in black or chrome...went with black and I am now a fan.

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Some colored cars can look good with black rims, silver is one of them. Go for it


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