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Pics of New Wheels on my Torch Red GS

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Old 04-22-2012, 09:45 AM
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Default Pics of New Wheels on my Torch Red GS

My 2010 Torch Red Grand Sport was originally equipped with the silver painted GS wheels. I do like the silver wheels but have always like the Comp Gray wheels. My '02 Z06 and '09 had gray wheels, which I really liked.

I finally bought a set of the Comp Gray wheels and I have to say it took me a few days to get used to the difference in looks of my car with the silver wheels and gray wheels. I think both color wheels look good. To me the gray wheels make the car look smaller for some reason.

Anyway here are the before and after pictures. What do you guys think?

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Old 04-22-2012, 09:57 AM
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Old 04-22-2012, 10:01 AM
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I like the Comp Gray on it! Darken up that fender emblem and it'll be sweet!

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Comp gray looks meaner, red calipers would be nice
Old 04-22-2012, 10:23 AM
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Both look good but I would say silver looks best.
Old 04-22-2012, 10:30 AM
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Comp gray with black badge and black head light inserts
Old 04-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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It's a matter of opinion but comp gray wheels on a Torch red Corvette doesnt' do much for me. I prefer a polished finish versus chrome but either way I think silver looks better than comp gray with Torch Red.
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Comp gray with black badge and black head light inserts
Old 04-22-2012, 10:35 AM
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I also have a torch red GS and didn't think i'd like anything but Chrome. after looking at your pictures i was wrong. They look pretty good
Old 04-22-2012, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AeroJim
I also have a torch red GS and didn't think i'd like anything but Chrome. after looking at your pictures i was wrong. They look pretty good
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This TR/CG combo is the bomb.That GS means business.
Old 04-22-2012, 11:16 AM
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You really want the wheels to stand out on such a great car. I like the silver because you can really see the wheels. To me, the comp gray wheels always looks dirty.

But, it is your car and go with what you like
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
Both look good but I would say silver looks best.
Old 04-22-2012, 11:23 AM
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I love the comp grey, they have always looked good to me. Good choice.
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Black looks great on TR although that is not on the poll.

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Old 04-22-2012, 11:49 AM
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I looked at same color gs last night and it had silver.I liked the way it looked but the comp gray looks outstanding....
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I believe that chrome looks best on Torch Red. Another thing that usually isn't discussed in the wheel threads is the look of the wheel with the vehicle in motion. Chrome is killer when spinning---- that was the forte of the old chrome wire wheels.


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