Black Wheels? - Page 5

Jaymedic44 · 12-30-2013, 07:37 PM

As nice as it looks I think chrome would be nicer. It seems like the black wheels are a fad that is starting to fade

jsherm007 · 01-02-2014, 07:44 AM

I had a C5 wheels ALWAYS dirty looking with silver, I hope to save some time not shining the wheels as often and enjoying the time driving instead!

I got cyber grey, black rims red callipers and red interior. And DAMN this car looks MEAN!!!!

Kochaloch · 01-02-2014, 09:25 AM

I prefer black rims with red/yellow calipers, black rims with black calipers kinda becomes a blur from a distance in my opinion.

Hogda · 01-02-2014, 10:15 AM

jsherm007 nice looking car. I went with black/black rims/red calipers. I have black interior but kinda wish I would have gone red. I contemplated the cyber but I already have a "gray" BMW so wanted something different. As stated many times in this thread it really is personal preference.

whosurdaddy107 · 02-19-2014, 10:52 AM

http://www.corvette7.com/forums/atta...1&d=1392828710

Hulkamaniac · 02-19-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stcorvette

Could some of you that ordered black wheels please tell me why you did so?

I realize it's just a personal preference, but it seems to be very popular. I personally don't get it. Maybe it's an age thing? I'm 66 and ordered chrome, but my 30 year old son thinks the blacked out wheels look "gangsta". I'm too old to be that trendy.

I know we all love this car for its performance capabilities so black wheels or chrome for that matter don't help, so it must just be for the "look". I haven't looked at a lot of performance cars, i.e., Porsche, Mercedes, Bugatti, etc. so can someone that owns them tell me if they got black wheels on them?

Maybe some of you guys, or girls, can chime in and shed some light on this issue as to why you got them and what age bracket you're in. That would be interesting.

Don't get me wrong, I certainly don't want to ruffle any feathers, I'm just saying to each his own, but they aren't gonna be on my C7. Either way I know we all are going to be enjoying them.

I got black wheels on my Camaro ZL1 because it just fit the look and attitude of the car. However, after my first car show with it spending 45 minutes cleaning them, I was sorry I got them. They showed dirt, dust, and the slightest scratches.

Never again will I have black rims.

I ordered chrome for my C7 because the car has an attitude, but is still classy enough for chrome.

thespymaster · 02-19-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zimm888

Maybe deep chrome lip with black centers would be pretty 'gangsta' lol

I got the black wheels for the 3LT/Z51 I get next week

But just ordered Forgiato's that will have with deep chrome lips and black face !!

zimm888 · 02-19-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

I got the black wheels for the 3LT/Z51 I get next week

But just ordered Forgiato's that will have with deep chrome lips and black face !!

Post a photo of the wheels you choose

thespymaster · 02-19-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zimm888

Post a photo of the wheels you choose

Same wheels, except will have chrome lips and where ya see orange on the face will be colbalt blue

zimm888 · 02-19-2014, 10:09 PM

whoa those look wild. don't forget to post a photo when they're on your C7! good luck with the look and fit

thespymaster · 02-19-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zimm888

whoa those look wild. don't forget to post a photo when they're on your C7! good luck with the look and fit

They will fit, going widebody from TS Designs

BOBSZO6 · 02-24-2014, 09:23 AM

1stCorvette,

Us "oldtimers" remember when chrome was a big deal with chrome on bumpers, grilles, mirrors and the chrome wheels (called rims) were a big plus to trick out your car.
Well, with higher gas prices, the need for more efficiency killed the heavy metal car of our time and the chrome went with it. Not much need for chrome wheels if your car didn't have any chrome on it!

Enter the era of the black car. The VIP look driven by dignitaries, secret service, limos, etc. Nearly every BMW or Mercedes was black for a while...lol.
Then the public got the idea and started ordering the black for their cars; they wanted to have that VIP look.
As was said, just like the chrome wheels of our time completed the car, the black wheels of this time, complete the cars look.
Be it the VIP look, aggressive look, the stealth look, etc, black just does it.

I think it is trendy, and you will see a change over time, so go with what works for you.

Nate GM · 02-24-2014, 10:41 AM

C'mon guys, there is only one way to go when picking wheels....

Second Vette · 02-24-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonnyc

I think the black makes the car look aggressive and bad assed. The chrome does nothing for me. My car is cyber gray with black z51 package and I am 60.

Gee, me too. Another 60 Year Old Geezer here.

01-02-2014, 07:44 AM	#58
jsherm007 Always drop the top Drives: 2014 Stingray Vert 2LT z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 158	I had a C5 wheels ALWAYS dirty looking with silver, I hope to save some time not shining the wheels as often and enjoying the time driving instead! I got cyber grey, black rims red callipers and red interior. And DAMN this car looks MEAN!!!! Attached Images

01-02-2014, 09:25 AM	#59
Kochaloch Drives: C7 Z51, BENZ GLK 350, Titan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: TX Posts: 163	I prefer black rims with red/yellow calipers, black rims with black calipers kinda becomes a blur from a distance in my opinion. __________________ 8/20/2013 - 1100 1/16/2014 - 2000 1/20/2014 - 3000 1/24/2014 - 3300 2/10/2014 - 3400 2/14/2014 - 3800 2/26/2014 - Delivered!!!

02-19-2014, 10:52 AM	#61
whosurdaddy107 Drives: My new Stingray Z51 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California Posts: 14	http://www.corvette7.com/forums/atta...1&d=1392828710 Attached Images

02-24-2014, 10:41 AM	#69
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	C'mon guys, there is only one way to go when picking wheels.... __________________

12-30-2013, 07:37 PM	#57
Jaymedic44 Drives: C7 z51 3lt white/red Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Harmony pa Posts: 47	As nice as it looks I think chrome would be nicer. It seems like the black wheels are a fad that is starting to fade

01-02-2014, 10:15 AM	#60
Hogda Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: MN Posts: 11	jsherm007 nice looking car. I went with black/black rims/red calipers. I have black interior but kinda wish I would have gone red. I contemplated the cyber but I already have a "gray" BMW so wanted something different. As stated many times in this thread it really is personal preference.

02-19-2014, 10:09 PM	#66
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	whoa those look wild. don't forget to post a photo when they're on your C7! good luck with the look and fit

02-24-2014, 09:23 AM	#68
BOBSZO6 Drives: `01 Corvette ZO6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: N. CA Posts: 7	1stCorvette, Us "oldtimers" remember when chrome was a big deal with chrome on bumpers, grilles, mirrors and the chrome wheels (called rims) were a big plus to trick out your car. Well, with higher gas prices, the need for more efficiency killed the heavy metal car of our time and the chrome went with it. Not much need for chrome wheels if your car didn't have any chrome on it! Enter the era of the black car. The VIP look driven by dignitaries, secret service, limos, etc. Nearly every BMW or Mercedes was black for a while...lol. Then the public got the idea and started ordering the black for their cars; they wanted to have that VIP look. As was said, just like the chrome wheels of our time completed the car, the black wheels of this time, complete the cars look. Be it the VIP look, aggressive look, the stealth look, etc, black just does it. I think it is trendy, and you will see a change over time, so go with what works for you.