Hyper Silver or Chrome wheels?
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Hyper Silver or Chrome wheels?
Just picked up a CRM 2014 convertible. It has the chrome rims. I am looking at either the 2016 10 spoke oem chrome wheels (18/19) or the hyper silver Z51 (19/20 oem or repro 18/19)) wheels.
Some cars look better with chrome and some cars look great with the hyper silver.
Any one have pictures of a CRM with the Hyper Silver Z51 wheels?
Thanks.
Some cars look better with chrome and some cars look great with the hyper silver.
Any one have pictures of a CRM with the Hyper Silver Z51 wheels?
Thanks.
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CRM = Crystal Red Metallic.
I did find out that there was an option for Sterling Silver painted wheels (Z-51). If I am looking for used wheels, not sure how I can tell the difference from a photograph.
Anyone know the P/N for Sterling Silver painted wheels? Thanks.
I did find one CRM with what appears to be the sterling silver painted wheels using the search function. Looks decent to me, but, I would really like to see a set in person.
I did find out that there was an option for Sterling Silver painted wheels (Z-51). If I am looking for used wheels, not sure how I can tell the difference from a photograph.
Anyone know the P/N for Sterling Silver painted wheels? Thanks.
I did find one CRM with what appears to be the sterling silver painted wheels using the search function. Looks decent to me, but, I would really like to see a set in person.
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I prefer the silver over the chrome, but such is a subjective, personal call.
Another option you might consider on the CRM is the machined face black wheels. The background of the wheel is black, but the machined face spokes give the wheel a nice silver contrast. Sharp, sporty and elegant.
Just a thought - would look great with your color choice.
Another option you might consider on the CRM is the machined face black wheels. The background of the wheel is black, but the machined face spokes give the wheel a nice silver contrast. Sharp, sporty and elegant.
Just a thought - would look great with your color choice.
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CRM = Crystal Red Metallic
While I have never been a fan of chrome wheels, I do like them on the darker metallic colors.
My personal choice would be to get the hyper silver and then paint them gun metal grey metallic. I'm not a huge fan of the Spectra Grey wheel with the machined face.
I really like the look of darker wheels without going to black. I think gun metal looks great on the lighter colors like white, silver and red.
While I have never been a fan of chrome wheels, I do like them on the darker metallic colors.
My personal choice would be to get the hyper silver and then paint them gun metal grey metallic. I'm not a huge fan of the Spectra Grey wheel with the machined face.
I really like the look of darker wheels without going to black. I think gun metal looks great on the lighter colors like white, silver and red.
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I think a hyper silver or hyper black powder coat would look great. Gun Metal maybe too gray for the look depending on what other trim you have.
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