C7 General Discussion General C7 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Chrome wheels or Black

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-19-2016, 10:20 AM
  #81  
Mike Campbell
Le Mans Master

 
Mike Campbell's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2002
Location: Ft. Myers FL
Posts: 5,746
Received 1,067 Likes on 591 Posts

Default

Well I know a lot of folks who went with the black wheels since they're "in style" right now. But I went with chrome because of 2 reasons. They're easier to maintain and they look better.

Old 10-19-2016, 10:26 AM
  #82  
JonMN
Safety Car
 
JonMN's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2016
Location: MN
Posts: 4,196
Received 1,023 Likes on 616 Posts
Default

I looked at the same car with chrome wheels and accents as well as black wheels and accents. Liked both as long as they are part of a "total package ". Chrome is more classic, black seems more current.


Old 10-19-2016, 10:28 AM
  #83  
nmvettec7
Safety Car
 
nmvettec7's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2014
Posts: 3,548
Received 850 Likes on 493 Posts
Default

From many threads and reading many posts, it certainly seems that Black vs Chrome is somewhat age based.

Younger owners prefer black while older owners prefer chrome or hyper silver.

I prefer the chrome or hyper silver wheels over black.

I think black wheels have their place only on certain color vehicles.

My opinion is they lose the focal point of the vehicle, as the black wheels look like a black round block.

My preference is chrome.

..
Attached Images   

Last edited by nmvettec7; 10-19-2016 at 10:31 AM.
Old 10-19-2016, 10:50 AM
  #84  
vbdenny
Drifting
 
vbdenny's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2016
Location: Virginia Beach Virginia
Posts: 1,481
Received 391 Likes on 279 Posts
Default

I prefer chrome always although different colors do make the black look okay. Black chrome wheels $500 option while chrome wheels are a $2000 option. You figure.
Old 10-19-2016, 11:21 AM
  #85  
OnPoint
The Consigliere
Support Corvetteforum!
 
OnPoint's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Posts: 22,252
Received 5,447 Likes on 2,272 Posts

Default

Meh. Brunette, blond or red head.

Choose wisely (although changing wheels is cheaper than changing women ).


Old 10-19-2016, 11:34 AM
  #86  
nyciti
Burning Brakes
 
nyciti's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2016
Location: New York
Posts: 976
Received 275 Likes on 169 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wonka12_98
Why not some Forged Aluminum? This is Brushed Clear however you can get many colors including just polished.


NAILED it!! Who makes those?
Old 10-19-2016, 11:55 AM
  #87  
maugust24
Pro
 
maugust24's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2016
Location: Helendale CA
Posts: 602
Received 75 Likes on 48 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Chuck72
Old 10-19-2016, 12:48 PM
  #88  
Woodson
Le Mans Master
 
Woodson's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2013
Location: Calgary Alberta
Posts: 5,688
Received 1,365 Likes on 790 Posts

Default

Silver in the summer and black in the winter.
Old 10-19-2016, 12:56 PM
  #89  
Mike Campbell
Le Mans Master

 
Mike Campbell's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2002
Location: Ft. Myers FL
Posts: 5,746
Received 1,067 Likes on 591 Posts

Default

Endless Summer down here.
The following users liked this post:
cheapthrills (10-19-2016)
Old 10-19-2016, 01:00 PM
  #90  
Woodson
Le Mans Master
 
Woodson's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2013
Location: Calgary Alberta
Posts: 5,688
Received 1,365 Likes on 790 Posts

Default

I hate you
Old 10-19-2016, 01:07 PM
  #91  
cheapthrills
Melting Slicks
 
cheapthrills's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2014
Location: Jupiter FL
Posts: 2,345
Received 441 Likes on 292 Posts
Default

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.

Last edited by cheapthrills; 10-19-2016 at 01:08 PM.
Old 10-19-2016, 01:08 PM
  #92  
Grumps
Intermediate
 
Grumps's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2016
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 44
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

I may get flamed but I absolutely hate chrome on any part of the car. Blk wheels along with blk trim and emblems looks good on just about any color.
I would even go with the silver alum. wheels over blk on certain colors.
Old 10-19-2016, 02:39 PM
  #93  
Fcal
Drifting
 
Fcal's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2007
Location: By The Hook NJ
Posts: 1,711
Received 193 Likes on 136 Posts

Default

The only vehicle I own with chrome is my Harley.
And since "younger' people prefer black, I must be a young 62.
Old 10-19-2016, 02:46 PM
  #94  
Mike Campbell
Le Mans Master

 
Mike Campbell's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2002
Location: Ft. Myers FL
Posts: 5,746
Received 1,067 Likes on 591 Posts

Default

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.
That's the only way IMHO they look good. And younger owners haven't had to learn from experience yet. They will. We all did eventually.

Last edited by Mike Campbell; 10-19-2016 at 02:47 PM.
Old 10-19-2016, 03:12 PM
  #95  
wrecker3
Melting Slicks
 
wrecker3's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2003
Location: NEW WINDSOR NY
Posts: 2,382
Received 1,471 Likes on 742 Posts

Default

I went with Black


Old 10-19-2016, 04:44 PM
  #96  
Walt White Coupe
Race Director
 
Walt White Coupe's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2005
Location: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
Posts: 10,427
Received 2,225 Likes on 1,141 Posts

Default

While I prefer chrome over black, my first choice is "polished aluminum".
.

Old 10-19-2016, 04:56 PM
  #97  
Roadrogue
Burning Brakes
 
Roadrogue's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2015
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 780
Received 93 Likes on 74 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Thunder22
Machine faced for me.
Me, too.

Get notified of new replies

To Chrome wheels or Black

Old 10-19-2016, 07:35 PM
  #98  
Vetteram
Advanced
 
Vetteram's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2015
Posts: 81
Received 24 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Chrome looks good on Watkins Glen.
Old 10-19-2016, 08:24 PM
  #99  
Grumps
Intermediate
 
Grumps's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2016
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 44
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by OnPoint
Meh. Brunette, blond or red head.

Choose wisely (although changing wheels is cheaper than changing women ).


Not really, a bottle of hair color or a wig will do wonders…..
Old 10-20-2016, 12:33 AM
  #100  
cor28vettes
Race Director

 
cor28vettes's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2006
Location: (S) Walton County NW FL
Posts: 10,712
Received 1,101 Likes on 853 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by OnPoint
Meh. Brunette, blond or red head.

Choose wisely (although changing wheels is cheaper than changing women ).


Turn upside down...they all look the same.


Quick Reply: Chrome wheels or Black



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:27 AM.