Grey wheels
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Intermediate
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From: Durango Colo
Grey wheels
Hope you can help. I have a z06 / z07 getting built 3/9 very excited more than words I have noticed the grey wheels I've seen have had a Crome edge around the edge of the rim I'm hoping that's not the case I ordered grey instead of black because I thought it matched the car better but I don't like that Crome edge any info on this ? Thanks in advance
Racer
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From: Louisville KY
I think this thread will help you see the differences:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eel-types.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eel-types.html
Le Mans Master
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IMO, the machined aluminum edge on the Spectra Gray wheel gives it an after-market look. I was looking at a SG Z w/Z07 that had black wheels and it was stunning. Absolutely never thought I would say that about a car with black wheels. 
Drifting
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From: Clarksville TN
I, too, dislike the machined lip on the grey wheels, but don't want the black wheels, either. My solution will be to order the basic wheel ($0) and have them powdercoated to some sort of grey. (maybe even Spectre) All done, I'll not have spent much more than the black wheel price and I'll have exactly what I want.
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Hope you can help. I have a z06 / z07 getting built 3/9 very excited more than words I have noticed the grey wheels I've seen have had a Crome edge around the edge of the rim I'm hoping that's not the case I ordered grey instead of black because I thought it matched the car better but I don't like that Crome edge any info on this ? Thanks in advance
I will buy your wheels??
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Charlotte NC
I have those wheels with the machined lip and am not a fan. Didn't realize they would come that way when i ordered way back when before good info was available. Looking for set of all black now but still unavailable on GMpartsdirect. Sooner or later....
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Burning Brakes
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Racer
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From: liverpool ny
I'm thinking about having them power coated red, I've seen a couple pics and I think it looks wild., especially with the red calipers and red interior . I have to check the area here for someone who does that
Drifting
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From: Boyds MD
It's surprising how much lighter those look sitting in the back of your truck. I was about to say they were the Nickle wheels, but then when I saw the machine edge and deleted that thought. I LOVE the Spectra Gray wheel!
Racer
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I, too, dislike the machined lip on the grey wheels, but don't want the black wheels, either. My solution will be to order the basic wheel ($0) and have them powdercoated to some sort of grey. (maybe even Spectre) All done, I'll not have spent much more than the black wheel price and I'll have exactly what I want.
