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Old 10-20-2016, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by cheapthrills
2 seasons in FL, hot and hotter

I really like the black but feel all black wheels need something going on with the rim to define the end of the rim and the beginning of the tire. Vinyl tape worked for me.

It truly is an age thing, younger people prefer the black from my experience.
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Old 10-20-2016, 10:41 PM
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There is only one choice for Me...Chrome..!
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Old 10-21-2016, 02:12 PM
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Chrome=Sparkling Diamond. Black=Lump of Coal..
Old 10-21-2016, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by justplainjim
Chrome=Sparkling Diamond. Black=Lump of Coal..
chrome = old guy in the car. Nothing wrong with that but I wonder how many people under 60 pick chrome.
Old 10-21-2016, 02:31 PM
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Black = six, Chrome = half-dozen...

I've mentioned this before, but I think chrome is more matched to metallic colors and stripes. Chrome draws the eye, black pushes the eye away, at least for me. Black is more subdued but also more sinister/smoother.

As for age, it makes sense. Chrome has been popular since the 50's, maybe earlier, where many luxury cars had loads of chrome, not just the wheels. Black came into vogue in the 90's.

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Old 10-21-2016, 09:20 PM
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Was never a fan of Black Wheels, however I am not really a fan of Chrome wheels either. I always preferred the Machine Faced aluminum or Silver painted wheels. With that said, I am picking up this Black wheeled Stingray tomorrow!
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Old 10-21-2016, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Supersonic 427
Was never a fan of Black Wheels, however I am not really a fan of Chrome wheels either. I always preferred the Machine Faced aluminum or Silver painted wheels. With that said, I am picking up this Black wheeled Stingray tomorrow!
Love that Laguna Blue...
Old 10-22-2016, 08:04 AM
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Here's my choice
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Chrome of course, or painted.
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Originally Posted by justplainjim
Chrome=Sparkling Diamond. Black=Lump of Coal..
couldn't say it any better!



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