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If it were me, I'd go with the painted wheels. Paying $2K for the chrome ones seems a bit high to me.
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From: Minnesota
The standard silver painted wheels look very good, IMO, not worth $2K extra for chromes [I had them on my previous C6].
If you get an opportunity, try to find both at a dealer[s] and judge for yourself.
If you get an opportunity, try to find both at a dealer[s] and judge for yourself.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Ft. Myers FL
Here's what I did.
I ordered the painted wheels then did a Chrome wheel exchange (these are GM painted wheels that are stripped and chrome plated better than the stock chromies) and save yourself $1100.00. 
There's a couple of forum sponsors that do this. BTW I did the same thing when I got my 99 C5 and later when I got my 06 C6. It's worth it! 
I ordered the painted wheels then did a Chrome wheel exchange (these are GM painted wheels that are stripped and chrome plated better than the stock chromies) and save yourself $1100.00. There's a couple of forum sponsors that do this. BTW I did the same thing when I got my 99 C5 and later when I got my 06 C6. It's worth it!
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From: La Center WA
You should go with the ones that you like better. I'm not quite sure how anyone else can know what your personal preference is or why you'd care about anyone else's personal preference. I prefer (and therefore ordered) the painted silver wheels but that shouldn't be a factor in your decision.
Le Mans Master
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Racer
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From: San Antonio Texas
Ordered my Torch Red with black wheels. After 3 months, I realized black wheels were not for me, so I sold them on this forum and purchased silver painted wheels from a fellow forum member. I'm very happy with the result and I do prefer the silver painted wheels to the chrome.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Southern Ontario
I went with silver, chrome is becoming dated. Do you see any high end Ferrari's, Lambo's , BMW, Audi, etc. coming out of the factory with chrome anymore. Nope, why not, no demand for that look. Today I would say black is the new chrome for the younger generation. Now I have the silver I like them, they seem part of the car, fit the look, they don't stick out the way I find chrome can like an add on (which when they first came out they were , remember Cragar chromes) but to each their own.
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