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Old 11-18-2017, 07:29 AM
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I am in the anti chrome group but my Sterling blue metallic came with chrome wheels. They have grown on me and not really sure black wheels would look good on that color since it seems to change from silver to blue depending on lighting. Maybe machined wheels would look good, I don’t know.
Old 11-18-2017, 07:37 AM
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Talk about:Thread HYJACK.I knew the OP was in trouble with his Title
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:06 AM
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Our cars look good with Black or Chrome wheels. As mentioned, if you are over 50 you like chrome.
Old 11-18-2017, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen_B
Looks great!!

Yup, I'm another shiny wheel loving heretic...


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Allen
I just have to say it-your car is gorgeous with those wheels and the color combo with the grey top. Don't see white and grey too often-a real sleeper.
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Red-C6 of Jax
Our cars look good with Black or Chrome wheels. As mentioned, if you are over 50 you like chrome.
Or if you're under 50 (i.e. me) have an appreciation for individual preferences and refuse to be swayed or influenced by the herd, you may also like chrome!

All of the specimens pictured are very nice!
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:39 AM
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chrome..............
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Red-C6 of Jax
Our cars look good with Black or Chrome wheels. As mentioned, if you are over 50 you like chrome.
That's not true. I'm quite sure the majority are over 50. Some old folks are not rigid and can embrace a wide variety of preferences. As for me, while I'm not a chrome fan, I think some cars and colors look better in silver, while others are better in black. For some reason, the C7 only looks good to me with black wheels.
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffthunbird
I picked up my new '17 Z51 mn7 today and the chrome wheels look incredible. I figure this picture should end the argument-chrome wins!
I traded my 2015 Z51 convertible. Incentives were great! Looking forward to driving this coupe!
Old 11-18-2017, 09:56 AM
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I've had both and like both equally.
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Here’s mine ......
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My 14 had chrome.
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Old 11-18-2017, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffthunbird
I picked up my new '17 Z51 mn7 today and the chrome wheels look incredible. I figure this picture should end the argument-chrome wins!
I traded my 2015 Z51 convertible. Incentives were great! Looking forward to driving this coupe!
I like painted silver since you asked
Old 11-18-2017, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Always Red Dave
that discussion will never end especially with black wheels out selling chrome wheels on the C7 Corvette.

I believe that trend, and the opinion of chrome wheels has/is changing a lot. Black wheels have gotten "long in the tooth", but to each their own.
Old 11-18-2017, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by NickG-Z06
Ok, you are an old fart

Personally, I can't wait for chrome to finally fade out. It's like a mullet on a corvette
It’s older than mullets!

I prefer silver painted. Chrome is old school and black looks like a black hole.

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Old 11-18-2017, 10:42 AM
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I’ve always been a fan of chrome wheels and always will be. The only black wheels I like are the ones that have a machines face to them.

OP - that’s a gorgeous ride you bought.
Old 11-18-2017, 10:47 AM
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Why decide at all?

My 2016 base Stingray coupe A8 came with the blacks and Roberts Home of Circular Vehicle Transport Support sold me a set of chrome GM take offs. Discount Tire spooned on a new set of Michelin Super Sports and Robert is your dad’s brother, VIOLA!


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Well, I'm well past 50 so here ya' go. However I was thinking about the new Sebring Orange on a Vette the other day, and concluded black wheels could look good on that.


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Old 11-18-2017, 10:57 AM
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I think they both look great. Ordered mine with chrome. My aftermarket wheels are black. Can't go wrong with either.
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Not again!!
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wanted black but chrome is growing on me


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