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OldJedi 12-05-2013 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray (Post 7236949)
Saw this pic posted by another member here (Betsy Iris) and this theme illustrates it perfectly... with black wheels, it's simply awesome looking! :cool:

http://www.corvette7.com/forums/atta...1&d=1386145053

Being on the north side of 60 years of age I would have picked the stock silver painted wheels to go with my favorite Laguna Blue color. Black wheels make cars look totally different, more sinister. I changed my mind when I saw the Laguna Blue with the black wheels, mirrors and spoiler. It really complements the entire car with it's standard black accents. As previously stated, the new Vette looks great no matter how it is ordered.

TKDubya 12-05-2013 11:53 PM

I got the black wheels on my cyber gray 3LT Stingray. I'm 44 years old and I really like chrome but I wanted to try something different and I'm very glad I did. The black wheels with that color looks absolutely amazing.

CruznCorvette 12-06-2013 05:17 AM

52 here .... not a fan of all black wheels.
I really like these wheels, they're a combination of Chrome - Stainless / Black.
Too bad they don't make a size to fit the C7 yet.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps273995c9.png
Configurator for 2014 CTS 20" Wheels

http://www.carid.com/images/pages/wh...or/config.html

Glen e 12-06-2013 08:16 AM

A note for people who get black wheels....use a two bucket method and plenty of sudsy soap to clean; they scratch easily. CLEAN,SOFT microfiber is a must.
2. Clean often
3. Get a sealant on them when new- blackfire wet diamond, Rejex, nu finish 2 coats 8 hours apart,no driving inbetween
4. Investigate a perm coating like opti coat 2.0 for best protection

Jaymedic44 12-07-2013 05:35 AM

Black wheels
 
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I don't get it either. I had turned down z51 3lt cars just because of the black wheels.

I finally told the dealer that I would take a red on red z51 / 3lt with black wheels that was in 3000 status and do an exchange with west coast corvette for chrome.
After seeing another post on this forum that said an order can be changed at 3000 or lower I called him and ask him to change it to white/red with chrome.

My best friend loves the black wheels but I just don't get it!

CruznCorvette 12-07-2013 07:53 AM

Looks like Black wheels are on their way out. Check out the concept vehicles at the major auto shows and see what is trending ....... Gunmetal !!! ;)

gthal 12-07-2013 11:23 AM

I never liked black wheels UNTIL the C7. With the black CF roof and trim of the car, the black wheels just pull it all together. ESPECIALLY beautiful on silver, yellow, red and white C7s. My car is Torch Red with the black wheels... my first car ever with black wheels.

The good news is GM gives us options for what we like. It does seem (subjectively) that a very high number of C7s are being ordered with black wheels... I think this says something about the car and the look :D

Need for Speed 12-09-2013 09:52 PM

I had polished aluminum on my C6 - Just went for black wheels on my Z51 - think it is a good look, black on black on black. It was time to change it up! Was also thinking about going black on my CTS-V, but will likely leave them for a while at this point. Unfortunately, only 120 miles on the C7 before it was time to put away for the Winter - MINNESOTA - go figure.... now I need to stare at it for a few months! By the way, 55 year old male - don't really think black wheels are only attractive to our kids....

Agent WHite 12-13-2013 06:59 PM

I'm 65 and I ordered black wheels on my arctic white c7. It's my 6th Corvette and that's just how I roll.

gthal 12-13-2013 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent WHite (Post 7259692)
I'm 65 and I ordered black wheels on my arctic white c7. It's my 6th Corvette and that's just how I roll.

:thumbup:

Eodgunny 12-13-2013 10:00 PM

Taking delivery on my 50th. Velocity yellow, All blacked out! :D

jaimeC7 12-13-2013 10:37 PM

3rd corvette jumped over to black with the new look
 
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Originally Posted by Jaymedic44 (Post 7243381)
I don't get it either. I had turned down z51 3lt cars just because of the black wheels.

I finally told the dealer that I would take a red on red z51 / 3lt with black wheels that was in 3000 status and do an exchange with west coast corvette for chrome.
After seeing another post on this forum that said an order can be changed at 3000 or lower I called him and ask him to change it to white/red with chrome.

My best friend loves the black wheels but I just don't get it!


Black to me looked less old school and 70's 80s. I like them on the Z06 but the new style I thought the chrome looked cheap and took away from the car. My opinion I'm guessing it's 50/50 across member so no wrong answer. Drive Safe

dennisW 12-14-2013 01:54 PM

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66 yrs old, 3rd 'vette, black 3LT Z51 C7, black interior, black rims.

WARP TEN 12-14-2013 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dennisW (Post 7261094)
66 yrs old, 3rd 'vette, black 3LT Z51 C7, black interior, black rims.

Mr. Vader, your car is ready.....


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