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Old 06-24-2013, 06:20 PM
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Old 06-24-2013, 06:56 PM
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Torch Red wheels...I wonder how they would look.
Old 06-24-2013, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stingray23
If the black wheels would have just had a polished lip...no question black...but as it sits...it's close but I'd go silver wheels.

I visually loose the wheels and tires when the wheels are all black..

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Old 06-24-2013, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
I am getting Torch Red (w/ Z51) and am torn on the wheels. I was set on black, but now looking at some better pictures of the silver wheels, it looks stunning too, less aggressive but just as sexy.

So I am torn

Can people start posting real photos of each, this thread may help my decision!


I was sold on black until I saw this picture:

I like the visual on this better....holly crap that's hot!
Old 06-24-2013, 07:16 PM
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I previously owned a '02 Torch Red Z06 with gray wheels. I really like the combination. My next Vette was an '09 Artic White coupe with Comp Gray wheels. When I bought my current '10 Torch Red Grand Sport it came with the painted silver wheels. I thought it looked good but I thought it would look better with the Comp Gray wheels, so I bought a set of the Comp Gray wheels. I like my Vette better with the Comp Gray wheels.

When I buy my C7 I will buy either an Artic White or Torch Red Vette. There is a small possibility I buy Cyber Gray just for a change of pace since my last four Vettes have been either Artic White or Torch Red.

I am like a few of you and I cannot decide whether the silver or black painted wheels look better. Either will look fine. It is just a matter of taste. As for me, I will buy my C7 with either of the wheels, and probably have them powder coated Comp Gray.
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Old 06-24-2013, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
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If it makes any sense... the black wheels car looks more like a "vette"..

for some reason the silver wheels on that car makes it look more exotic/italian looking

Which one is the Ferrari 599 and which is the Corvette Stingray?



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Old 06-24-2013, 07:43 PM
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I would probably go with the silver if it has a nice metallic finish to it. The ones on my '00 were the painted silver ones and they looked great.
Old 06-24-2013, 09:43 PM
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Any similar Vert pictures?
Old 06-24-2013, 10:05 PM
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Silver.
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I would like to see torch red with chrome wheels and red calipers. Any pictures of this combo? Please post.
Old 06-24-2013, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by george vee
I would like to see torch red with chrome wheels and red calipers. Any pictures of this combo? Please post.


JK, man.

It's hard to say, I think you can't go wrong with silver or black. I'd prob go in between and get them painted something similar to comp gray.
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Old 06-24-2013, 11:58 PM
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The silver wheels look real classy and sporty like Ferrari.
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I would love to do a black top, but in FL, that would be like leaving the heat on while the car is parked... all day.

black wheels 4 life!
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Black.....with RED calipers
Old 06-26-2013, 02:39 AM
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And its a tie...

Both wheels look so good, get both
Silver for cruising and Black for racing.

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Old 06-26-2013, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
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Without a doubt I would get the silver. Just look at the pictures, the silver wheels make the car sparkle and the black wheels make the car look dull. That is my opinion but the OP can get what he likes best.
Old 06-26-2013, 10:32 PM
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Did today. Torch red Z51 w/black wheels, red top, 2LT, Navi, performance exhaust, black mirrors & spoiler, carbon fiber in dash, & red calipers with Kalahari interior.
Originally Posted by Stingray23
I like both, but if I were ordering a red C7 tomorrow, I would choose the black wheels
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Torch Red with Chrome Wheels for me!


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