need opinions!!!please help!!!
i just bought a black 06 z51 .it came with a second set of oem polished rims ....should i go back to stock or keep my rims on or get a set of zo6 2006-2008 black rims...thanx[IMG]
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Sell both the sets that you have, and buy some 08 or newer Comp Gray take offs from someone. They'll look great with your black Vette. Unless they are really expensive, most after market wheels aren't as good of quality as the OEM wheels that the cars come with. If you like chrome, you can get a set of silver painted 08 or newer split spokes cheap, and get them chromed.
The wheels you have on the car look really good. So would the stock polished, but keep in mind, polished wheels have to be kept CLEAN and then you do have to keep the polish up.
I have heard of people using Zaino on polished wheels, but Rejex might work. Just make sure the wheels are thoroughly clean and clay bar them as well.
Z06 wheels would look good as well. I like the sinister look the car has with wheels you have. You could sell the polished wheels and keep the money for those Z06 wheels later on. Or for different mods that will, inevitably come up.
These cars are like a mistress, you keep spending more money after you purchase them. This little gizmo, those shift boots, that little thing. It will never stop.
I have heard of people using Zaino on polished wheels, but Rejex might work. Just make sure the wheels are thoroughly clean and clay bar them as well.
Z06 wheels would look good as well. I like the sinister look the car has with wheels you have. You could sell the polished wheels and keep the money for those Z06 wheels later on. Or for different mods that will, inevitably come up.
These cars are like a mistress, you keep spending more money after you purchase them. This little gizmo, those shift boots, that little thing. It will never stop.
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Only you can make the choice of what your personal taste like.
For me personally, I don't like Black wheel on a black car. Reminds me of a car (many years ago) with basic wheels without hubcaps. Too hard too distinguish between where the wheel stops and the tire begin. Also, too much black. I prefer a little contrast so I would definitely prefer the OEM polished wheels.
For me personally, I don't like Black wheel on a black car. Reminds me of a car (many years ago) with basic wheels without hubcaps. Too hard too distinguish between where the wheel stops and the tire begin. Also, too much black. I prefer a little contrast so I would definitely prefer the OEM polished wheels.
Only you can make the choice of what your personal taste like.
For me personally, I don't like Black wheel on a black car. Reminds me of a car (many years ago) with basic wheels without hubcaps. Too hard too distinguish between where the wheel stops and the tire begin. Also, too much black. I prefer a little contrast so I would definitely prefer the OEM polished wheels.
For me personally, I don't like Black wheel on a black car. Reminds me of a car (many years ago) with basic wheels without hubcaps. Too hard too distinguish between where the wheel stops and the tire begin. Also, too much black. I prefer a little contrast so I would definitely prefer the OEM polished wheels.

The polished wheels would be a better choice and if you put them on and think otherwise you can always go back. Unless you try them you will never really know which you prefer.
Personal opinion, of course...Get those black wheels off the car as soon as possible! Either put the OEM polished wheels back on, or order yourself some "Z06 Black Chrome" wheels. Black car...Black Chrome...there you go!
If you decide to put the OEM polished wheels back on, they are clear coated and probably the easiest wheel to keep looking good...no polish, just wash and wax along with the car. They just don't have the "bling" effect like regular chrome does.






















