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Do you like black/dark wheels?

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Old 02-01-2019, 08:23 PM
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Like the 35th edition? That worked in 88, but I don't know about now.
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Old 02-01-2019, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Slynky
I don't think it's that the "fading eyesight" prevents recognition of black wheels... I believe what people are saying is that there isn't enough contrast between the black of the tire and the black of the wheel. Too much black used in one round object. Really nothing to do with fading eyesight...
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Decided to try the dark side today. I'll live with them for a week, then decide on keeping, and if I do, I'll re-badge in black.


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I can not wait until I get my Forgeline AR1 Dark Transparent Smoke Rims on my GS!
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Old 02-02-2019, 02:31 PM
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They are an absolutely great wheel.


The black C7 wheels are fine as they have so much open area that you can actually see the wheel against the rotor. Things like the Z black wheels have so many spokes it becomes a black hole.
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Old 02-02-2019, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LarryFL
Decided to try the dark side today. I'll live with them for a week, then decide on keeping, and if I do, I'll re-badge in black.


I think that combo looks great !!
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Old 02-02-2019, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LarryFL
Decided to try the dark side today. I'll live with them for a week, then decide on keeping, and if I do, I'll re-badge in black.


The Transparent top, rear spoiler, and black grilles really tie in with the black wheels really nice... I like that combo!
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Old 02-03-2019, 09:36 AM
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Like it much better with the black wheels! Nice!!!
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Old 02-05-2019, 04:32 PM
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Badass. It looks like it has 100 more horsepower.
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Old 02-05-2019, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jcsperson
Badass. It looks like it has 100 more horsepower.
Dude....what the heck are you smokin' ?
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Old 02-05-2019, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by V Vette
Are you a fan of black /dark wheels on your C7? I know it may depend on color of car but generally, yes/no?

yes
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Old 02-05-2019, 06:37 PM
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Dude....what the heck are you smokin' ?
It looks way better without those lame *** silver wheels.

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Old 02-05-2019, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by LarryFL
Decided to try the dark side today. I'll live with them for a week, then decide on keeping, and if I do, I'll re-badge in black.


I really like the 2017 Stingray OEM wheels in silver or black, they have a nice curve to them compared to the Z51-type tuning fork design.
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Old 02-05-2019, 11:23 PM
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Old 02-06-2019, 03:55 PM
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I purchased my used ZO6 with chrome wheels because I knew I was going aftermarket. I got out of the black/chrome box all together

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Old 02-06-2019, 03:56 PM
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Don't forget to post another picture when they are mounted and installed.
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Old 02-06-2019, 08:14 PM
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Don't forget to post another picture when they are mounted and installed.
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Old 02-06-2019, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Pisswilly

Love the black, just got 2nd set of powder coated ones and striped them! Just bought Power Stop brake pads and new set of Michelin A/S 3+ ZP tires. Will be installed soon!
I'm old skool. Always loved chrome. But had to go with the same wheels. I love them.
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Old 02-06-2019, 10:12 PM
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my car is much faster now that I have black wheels, adds an easy 100 hp. Get yours today! 😆



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Old 02-17-2019, 11:01 PM
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Yes when the brake calipers are other than black so that they stand out such as red.
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