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Old Aug 13, 2023 | 06:40 PM
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Hi everyone I bought this black C8 a few months ago and just wasn’t happy with the all black wheels. Changed them out for chrome ones. Makes the car look completely different. What do y’all think?



Changed out the black calipers for red ones


Swapped out the black ones for the chrome ones. The wheel exchange. Added run flat all season tires. World of difference in noise and ride.Thru eBay smooth transaction.

Old Aug 13, 2023 | 07:18 PM
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I like the chrome wheels best. I know a lot of people like black wheels better but to me the black hides a lot of the wheel details unless you see them at just the correct angle.
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Old Aug 13, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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Thanks 16Mako, just what I needed. I just sold my 2017 Black Grand Sport and I am waiting for my 2024 Black HTC.
My GS came with black wheels. Nice, menacing looking. I but chrome Z06 wheels on, more elegant.
My wife would say the black wheels makes the car look like a mean bitch and the chrome wheels makes it look like a princess.
I only need one mean bitch.


Mean Bitch Princess

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Old Aug 13, 2023 | 08:06 PM
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I prefer black wheels but different choices is what keeps,it interesting.

Enjoy
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Old Aug 13, 2023 | 08:36 PM
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I like black wheels better for looks and ease of keeping clean but your chrome wheels look nice. Congrats on the mod.
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Old Aug 13, 2023 | 09:09 PM
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Throwing my vote for black.
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Old Aug 13, 2023 | 09:12 PM
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As long as you like it then that is all that matters...Personally, I prefer the black wheels....Not really a big fan a chrome...
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Good choice!
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I applaud your decision to get away from black wheels.
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I like the black wheels. Looks nice with the chrome too, it's all about what we like on our cars that's all that counts!
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Nice contrast.
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It's a personal preference either way. I like chrome.
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Chrome.
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Originally Posted by Ohioplayer1916
Throwing my vote for black.
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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 07:42 AM
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It is an improvement. The black black look is too dull for me. I'm not a fan of chrome, gives me a flashback to the 80's. I would put some aluminum wheels on there, or painted silver wheels.
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My C6 was red with chrome wheels, C8 black on black. Both perfect effect for the car.
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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 07:58 AM
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They both look good!
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I'm old school and so I love the look.
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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 09:37 AM
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Definitely looks better with the chrome wheels. With the black wheels you can not even see the pattern if there is one and they just blend in and do nothing for the looks of the car. So chrome it is.
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