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Old 03-26-2017, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Joey D
One of the biggest issues w the black rims is that they are hard to photo given the lack of contrast.


I think that's the issue that a lot of people have, when they see photos of Vettes with black wheels they can't see the details of those wheels. But if they saw them in person their opinion might change.

I do think that some colors look better with black wheels than others though. I would never put black wheels on my LeMans Blue C6 but when I start looking for a C7, one of the combos I like a lot is Torch Red with black wheels. Strangely enough, I find Crystal Red with black wheels doesn't have the same appeal to me, if I were getting that color I'd have to have silver wheels.
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Old 03-26-2017, 01:46 PM
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I love my black wheels. Don't they look awesome
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Originally Posted by COMMANDER2OOO

Wheel design is the most important factor .. chrome or black.

If your wheels have that cheap hub cap look, not even a Corvette can make them look good.


Very True ..... Those wheels could be painted "Dog **** Brown" and they would still look nice on a Corvette !
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Originally Posted by Jughead




I love my black wheels. Don't they look awesome
Better than your chrome wheels.
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Old 03-26-2017, 03:07 PM
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gumbys ftw
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Old 03-26-2017, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by important
99% look as ugly AF.

I said please.

Now cut the horse ****.

Thank you.
Fake New! Black wheels are the shiz-nit and you know it!
Old 03-26-2017, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gilhuly


gumbys ftw
Looks great !
You could always paint them black..

Great pic. Yellow always seemed too bold for me, but that car looks terrific.

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Old 03-26-2017, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by J.Moore
Looks great !
You could always paint them black..

Great pic. Yellow always seemed too bold for me, but that car looks terrific.



Here's a bold yellow for ya. Lol
Old 03-26-2017, 03:50 PM
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Black wheels remind me of the Amish, they have to paint their chrome bumpers black.
Old 03-26-2017, 04:26 PM
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Black or chrome would be a mute point if GM would've had a competent designer for their wheels. The C7's are better because you look past the wheels right to the big brake packages.
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Originally Posted by important
99% look as ugly AF.

I said please.

Now cut the horse ****.

Thank you.
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Old 03-26-2017, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Joey D
Come on guys......can you honestly say these look bad??



























EDIT:

Im cheating with thee last 2.
Pic 1- my rims on previous owner's car.... CF faced..technically not black.



Pic 2- Totally off topic I love this combo
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Lets see if we can turn this into a 2 sided cluster, arguing about wheel color and taillight shape!

Nice Camaro.
You beat me to it.
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Originally Posted by Jughead




I love my black wheels. Don't they look awesome
You need locking lugs so they don't get stolen ....
Old 03-26-2017, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cessna10
yes


Liar!!!! Lol
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Originally Posted by 05 Wreck
Black or chrome would be a mute point if GM would've had a competent designer for their wheels. The C7's are better because you look past the wheels right to the big brake packages.
Great minds think alike
Corvette wheels have looked stupid since the 80s save for the C5Z06


w/jughead thats what they all remind me of
Make sure and clean that brakedust...wait nevermind.
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Black or chrome, I miss lips on wheels!


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