Can somebody explain this, please
#41
Le Mans Master
I agree with those who say the black wheels detract from the design... few people realize how much research goes into color-design compatibility.
#42
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Not to ruffle any feathers, but can someone please explain how the popularity has risen so well for black wheels?
Absolutely no disrespect to those who own them and like them, heck I have them on mine but just don't care for them, l just can't figure how they became so popular...
To me, and again absolutely no disrespect, they resemble a car that's missing hubcaps.
Is it that they resemble NASCAR racing, or something like that? How did they become so popular? And what is the attraction?
Thanks
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Absolutely no disrespect to those who own them and like them, heck I have them on mine but just don't care for them, l just can't figure how they became so popular...
To me, and again absolutely no disrespect, they resemble a car that's missing hubcaps.
Is it that they resemble NASCAR racing, or something like that? How did they become so popular? And what is the attraction?
Thanks
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#43
Drifting
Like others, I didn't originally like the look of black wheels but have grown to like them. Chrome is too flashy for me. Polished aluminum is about the right amount of bling for some cars.
On the C7 I think the black wheels work with all the carbon flash black accents on the car. But I think they look best with color coordinated calipers and wheel pin-stripe (ala factory red on my Torch Red GS).
On the C7 I think the black wheels work with all the carbon flash black accents on the car. But I think they look best with color coordinated calipers and wheel pin-stripe (ala factory red on my Torch Red GS).
Last edited by Grand Slam; 10-12-2018 at 03:08 AM.
#44
Racer
Not to ruffle any feathers, but can someone please explain how the popularity has risen so well for black wheels?
Absolutely no disrespect to those who own them and like them, heck I have them on mine but just don't care for them, l just can't figure how they became so popular...
To me, and again absolutely no disrespect, they resemble a car that's missing hubcaps.
Is it that they resemble NASCAR racing, or something like that? How did they become so popular? And what is the attraction?
Thanks
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.
Absolutely no disrespect to those who own them and like them, heck I have them on mine but just don't care for them, l just can't figure how they became so popular...
To me, and again absolutely no disrespect, they resemble a car that's missing hubcaps.
Is it that they resemble NASCAR racing, or something like that? How did they become so popular? And what is the attraction?
Thanks
.
.
#45
have no idea and I think they are literally hideous on all cars PERIOD. I do not understand the facination as well as all my friends. Nobody likes them. They are money makers at the dealership and they order all their cars with it. 99% of the vettes have them on their lot killing their sales and depreciating the cars right on the lot. The mexican in me wants to paint all my wheels with Rustoleum glossy black paint, paint my toe nails, paint everything like I did with my **** cars in the 70's....
I do still like silver-painted and polished aluminum wheels on some colors and vehicle designs. Chrome, uh no, never. I never did like chrome.
Last edited by Foosh; 10-10-2018 at 02:21 PM.
#46
Racer
The contrast of the Chrome wheels on the Admiral Blue GS were the deciding factor in my selection.
The combination works for me!
The combination works for me!
#47
Explanation is SIMPLE.
The low contrast in black wheels allow the rest of the lines of the car to draw attention, rather than the super high contrast of black tires on silver or chrome wheels. No matter what color the car, silver or chrome wheels are the first thing you'll see because abasing a black wheel wheel encased with black tires, it is the highest contrasting point on any car.
So if you want your car to stand out, rather than your WHEELS to stand out, you go with a darker color wheel (black, hyper grey, or gun metal). If the wheels are the most attractive aspect of the car? Chrome it or silver, no brainer.
On luxo barges, SUVs, or econo-sedans, there's nothing really of any interest in the lines, shape, or form of the car. Heck I can't tell you the difference between a Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Turdcel (do they still make those?). Silver and chrome wheels look GREAT on those cars. Black wheels? Not so much. It just "highlights" how boring those cars look.
The low contrast in black wheels allow the rest of the lines of the car to draw attention, rather than the super high contrast of black tires on silver or chrome wheels. No matter what color the car, silver or chrome wheels are the first thing you'll see because abasing a black wheel wheel encased with black tires, it is the highest contrasting point on any car.
So if you want your car to stand out, rather than your WHEELS to stand out, you go with a darker color wheel (black, hyper grey, or gun metal). If the wheels are the most attractive aspect of the car? Chrome it or silver, no brainer.
On luxo barges, SUVs, or econo-sedans, there's nothing really of any interest in the lines, shape, or form of the car. Heck I can't tell you the difference between a Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Turdcel (do they still make those?). Silver and chrome wheels look GREAT on those cars. Black wheels? Not so much. It just "highlights" how boring those cars look.
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#48
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Oh gawd: this post is horrible. Another "personal taste" fight. It's like the coupe v. convertible.
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#51
LOL . . . I am being honest that Sebring Orange would look horrible with chrome wheels. Jaysus Christo peeps, it's just personal choice. Get over your personal biases, and respect what others like better than what you like.
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#52
I think you would have to have body colored mirrors
#53
I'd love to see a correlation between age and the like/dislike of black wheels.
This 60 year-old votes "Yes" on black wheels.
This 60 year-old votes "Yes" on black wheels.
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In large part circuitous marketing... People buy what the manufacturers make available, and the manufactures sell what people buy. If nothing but green and yellow-polka-dotted cars were available, that combo would "become" really, really popular.
#57
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Really, only old people like chrome wheels and then those not as old like silver wheels and outstanding young and much more learned like black wheels!!! Well,if evidence or experience mattered, the reason there even are such things as "chrome" wheels is because chrome is applied to "protect" the base metal against pitting, oxidation and corrosion. Very simple because most items, whether black or bright chrome will last way longer than painted or even powder coated metal. Old people "learn" after years of "experience". But whatever "floats your boat" so please get off the "old people" crap. I for one prefer lighter wheels even machined but that's just my opinion. What YOU like is your business, Period!!
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#59
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The original owner of my z51 replaced the black wheels with chrome. I absolutely despise them. This car has zero chrome on it anywhere and the wheels look so totally out of place on it.
Back in the day cars had lots of chrome trim in the interior, chrome bumpers and grills just lots of chrome. Chrome wheels really set them off.
I am going to go back to factory black z51 wheels as soon as practical. Also these are factory chrome wheels and every one of them is blistering and peeling.
Back in the day cars had lots of chrome trim in the interior, chrome bumpers and grills just lots of chrome. Chrome wheels really set them off.
I am going to go back to factory black z51 wheels as soon as practical. Also these are factory chrome wheels and every one of them is blistering and peeling.
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