Went black, going back
Pro
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Texas
I ordered my TR convertible with the black Z51 wheels. Never cared much for black wheels and never had any black wheels unless a hub cab fell off, but black wheels with torch red seemed a good fit.
I saw my first 2014 Stingray Coupe in person at Barrett Jackson, January 2013 and it was TR with black wheels. I really started to like that combo. Once I took delivery of mine on 12/13/13, I immediately started to have mixed thoughts on the black wheel decision.
Of course, most all of my younger friends love the look and even my wife likes the black wheels. But after many weeks of torment, I decided to go back. This week I'm putting on silver Z51 wheels with new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's. Now, I'm wondering if I'll ever go back to black.
I saw my first 2014 Stingray Coupe in person at Barrett Jackson, January 2013 and it was TR with black wheels. I really started to like that combo. Once I took delivery of mine on 12/13/13, I immediately started to have mixed thoughts on the black wheel decision.
Of course, most all of my younger friends love the look and even my wife likes the black wheels. But after many weeks of torment, I decided to go back. This week I'm putting on silver Z51 wheels with new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's. Now, I'm wondering if I'll ever go back to black.
I wanted black when I ordered but could not get them on my base coupe.
I will post a picture when I get them on my black/red and black C7.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 171
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From: Copperas Cove Texas
Agree - it's heavily influenced by what you saw as a kid and considered cool. I'm 53. Gotta have chrome. I love the black wheels. Think the chrome looks better but that's because that is what I grew up lusting after as a kid.
So "young" and really hip old guys can have the black....chrome for me.
Love the variety though...imagine if all wheels were black, or silver, or chrome.
They all look good.
So "young" and really hip old guys can have the black....chrome for me.
Love the variety though...imagine if all wheels were black, or silver, or chrome.
They all look good.
I'm just not feeling the black wheels. I love my silver ones!!
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Racer
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From: San Antonio Texas
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ten Mile TN
Two years ago I got a white and black harley with Black wheels, first time I went black instead of chrome on anything. I like it.
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Safety Car
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It's an interesting issue... I get by far the most compliments on the black wheels. People LOVE them with the black accents and CF roof on my TR C7. When the car was still in the showroom, people commented on how well the black wheels went with the car more than any other thing on the car... I agree
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: salem OR
I ordered my TR convertible with the black Z51 wheels. Never cared much for black wheels and never had any black wheels unless a hub cab fell off, but black wheels with torch red seemed a good fit.
I saw my first 2014 Stingray Coupe in person at Barrett Jackson, January 2013 and it was TR with black wheels. I really started to like that combo. Once I took delivery of mine on 12/13/13, I immediately started to have mixed thoughts on the black wheel decision.
Of course, most all of my younger friends love the look and even my wife likes the black wheels. But after many weeks of torment, I decided to go back. This week I'm putting on silver Z51 wheels with new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's. Now, I'm wondering if I'll ever go back to black.
I saw my first 2014 Stingray Coupe in person at Barrett Jackson, January 2013 and it was TR with black wheels. I really started to like that combo. Once I took delivery of mine on 12/13/13, I immediately started to have mixed thoughts on the black wheel decision.
Of course, most all of my younger friends love the look and even my wife likes the black wheels. But after many weeks of torment, I decided to go back. This week I'm putting on silver Z51 wheels with new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's. Now, I'm wondering if I'll ever go back to black.
not in to solid gloss black. Went that way on a Black ZO6 I sold.
Luster away quick for me.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Upstate NY
Beauty is a matter of personal taste. For years I have preferred the chrome look but times have changed for me. When I configured my order online with GM, I played with different combinations. For me, black wheels over red calipers were a turn-on.
Safety Car
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Me too... I never liked black wheels prior to the C7 but on this car they are beautiful. I love them and they are one of my favorite exterior thing about the car.
