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Bills01vett 09-07-2019 11:08 AM

Black or Chrome Wheels
 
I have a silver C5 Convertible and love black wheels. I’ve been looking at C7 Z06 wheels in black that I love but not sure if they’ll look as good as my chrome stock C5 wheels. What’s your opinion?
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c00a1866cc.png

Mr. Black 09-07-2019 11:12 AM

Buy what you like. I personally do not like Chrome wheels on Silver. I assume you have a black top? I think those C7 wheels on a silver car with a black top would be pretty damn sharp.

Also to be technical stock C5 wheels are not chrome. They are polished with a coating applied. ;)

Bills01vett 09-07-2019 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by Mr. Black (Post 1600112445)
Buy what you like. I personally do not like Chrome wheels on Silver. I assume you have a black top? I think those C7 wheels on a silver car with a black top would be pretty damn sharp.

Also to be technical stock C5 wheels are not chrome. They are polished with a coating applied. ;)

I’ve always been a huge fan of black wheels. I would love to see a pic of these C7 wheels on a C5! I’m sure they’ll look amazing.

cv67 09-07-2019 01:44 PM

What we like doesnt matter, being as you asked keep what you got.

If you want black for awhile just let the brake dust build up looks the same lol

ShagVette 09-07-2019 02:01 PM

how about (another forum members)

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Bills01vett 09-07-2019 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by ShagVette (Post 1600113206)

They look great, but they don’t look true black or pic is deceiving. Love the combination.

ShagVette 09-07-2019 02:19 PM

They are Gunmetal

Bills01vett 09-07-2019 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by ShagVette (Post 1600113290)
They are Gunmetal

Oh ok, that’s what I thought. They look great. Where is a good place to buy from at good prices not to get ripped off with quality and secondly are they painted or powder coated?

Dave1 09-07-2019 02:22 PM

Neither.....

Get something else.....

Black is far too over played and are for guys who don't like to keep any wheels clean.....
Chrome is far too old school and that look is too much with most vehicles....

Bills01vett 09-07-2019 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by Dave1 (Post 1600113303)
Neither.....

Get something else.....

Black is far too over played and are for guys who don't like to keep any wheels clean.....
Chrome is far too old school and that look is too much with most vehicles....


Whats left? Lol

Dave1 09-07-2019 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by Bills01vett (Post 1600113294)
Oh ok, that’s what I thought. They look great. Where is a good place to buy from at good prices not to get ripped off with quality and secondly are they painted or powder coated?

:iagree:

Gun metal is much better looking than all black....

Dave1 09-07-2019 02:32 PM


Originally Posted by Bills01vett (Post 1600113311)
Whats left? Lol

Forged, Alum, brushed alum...

Fikse, CCW, HRE etc....

Not4spd 09-07-2019 02:39 PM

black wheels. When you want your car to look like a hoover craft.

Pounder 09-07-2019 03:18 PM

Black, Black, Black !!!!!!!!!!!!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...577519960f.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...3c940da4c5.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d767b1fb25.jpg

Vetteman Jack 09-07-2019 03:36 PM

Personally I do not care for plain black wheels - it does nothing to bring attention to the wheel area. Chrome looks very good on silver. If you are set on that particular style wheel, I'd recommend chrome.

If you want something different, hypersilver, black chrome, comp gray, or even a custom color would look very good.

Phanni 09-07-2019 03:48 PM

black wheels are for the lazy/

ChiliPepperGarage 09-07-2019 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by Phanni (Post 1600113731)
black wheels are for the lazy/

I guess I'm lazy! I'd much rather drive my cars than polish them.

Chrome is classy, like wearing a tux.

Black is meaner looking, like wearing work boots and jeans.

Pounder 09-07-2019 04:01 PM


Originally Posted by Phanni (Post 1600113731)
black wheels are for the lazy/

I spend plenty of time cleaning mine, and they definitely look great clean !!!!!!!!!!!! it's like saying the color of the car makes you lazy ??????

jdmvette 09-07-2019 04:43 PM

I was never a fan of black wheels but my choice of wheel style vs size could only be had in black or chrome...went with black and I am now a fan.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...91993292c.jpeg

knewblewkorvette 09-07-2019 05:17 PM

Some colored cars can look good with black rims, silver is one of them. Go for it :cheers:


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