Black Wheels? - Page 4

Itzafig · 12-14-2013, 05:47 PM

71 - NRB w/black wheels. Young uns only. Hmmmph!

bowtie440 · 12-14-2013, 09:32 PM

My Arctic White 1LT arrived this morning and, so far, I have to admit that I am quite pleased with how the white car looks with the base painted silver wheels.

Second Vette · 12-15-2013, 02:08 AM

I may end up with a CGM Z51 Coupe next week. Still dickering on price.

It has the Painted Wheels, but I will be getting them Powder Coated as soon as possible. The Car has Carbon Flash Mirrors and Spoiler, so I think the Black Wheels will really set it off.

I should know Monday if the deal will be going through. Fingers crossed.

Tprefo · 12-16-2013, 09:39 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'm a chrome guy. I have chrome on mine think it looks great. Love the black rims, just wouldn't want them. Maybe because I'm a clean freak and I want to be able to tell when they're clean???? LOL Who knows. I also love the look of bright chrome. Totally personal choice.

Tprefo · 12-16-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

to that!

Amen brother !

CAvetteman · 12-17-2013, 12:18 AM

I know the indecision of committing to the factory black wheels. I was in the same boat. I decided to go with the standard wheels and decide later. I received my car in mid October with the standard wheels (they look pretty awesome). I have since taken it to a local highly respected paint shop. They are going to paint my wheels and my removable roof panel black for $420.00. This is a lot less expensive than the Factory price. I still may put on chrome wheels down the road

GB EB · 12-17-2013, 06:17 AM

because the theme of my car is "keep it simple" in black (and carbon flash) and white.

Arctic White, CF mirrors, spoiler and top and of course.... black wheels.

Pretty simple.

Overflow · 12-17-2013, 09:58 AM

I just think black wheels make a car look sporty.

I hate chrome on newer cars. I think it makes the car look cheap, since most "chrome" nowadays is just shiny plastic.

I have a 1959 Edsel, and old cars like that are the only cars that look good with chrome. Back when chrome really was chrome.

Glen e · 12-17-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Overflow

I just think black wheels make a car look sporty.

I hate chrome on newer cars. I think it makes the car look cheap, since most "chrome" nowadays is just shiny plastic.

I have a 1959 Edsel, and old cars like that are the only cars that look good with chrome. Back when chrome really was chrome.

Black wheels look dirty and industrial
Chrome looks cheap

Polished alloy looks right....

All my opin , of course.....

Anton103081 · 12-21-2013, 11:38 PM

I am 32 and have always despised the look of black wheels but I bought a yellow z51 with the transparent roof , black wheels, black calipers, and the black mirrors/spoiler. Chrome would have looked silly! I had originally ordered a black car with painted roof. But until I drove out to the show in Carlisle and saw how wicked the yellow with all the black accents was.....it blew my mind I had to change my order.

gthal · 12-22-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Anton103081

I am 32 and have always despised the look of black wheels but I bought a yellow z51 with the transparent roof , black wheels, black calipers, and the black mirrors/spoiler. Chrome would have looked silly! I had originally ordered a black car with painted roof. But until I drove out to the show in Carlisle and saw how wicked the yellow with all the black accents was.....it blew my mind I had to change my order.

Yep... agreed. I would never have bought black wheels until the C7. They look great on this car and are the best (IMO only) choice for any of the light colors like red, white, yellow, silver.

zimm888 · 12-22-2013, 10:32 AM

Agree, pure black wheels I thought looked gross before seeing the C7 with the black accents. Now personally, I wouldn't get my arctic white without black wheels. Maybe deep chrome lip with black centers would be pretty 'gangsta' lol

CaptainChet · 12-27-2013, 10:43 PM

When (if) I get a C7, I'm going to get one just like this! And I never like white nor black wheels but this is just stunning...imho.

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Jaymedic44 · 12-30-2013, 07:35 PM

Wow that is nice. I just don't like black wheels but that is a great looking car!!

12-14-2013, 05:47 PM	#43
Itzafig Drives: 2009 CGM Vert; 2014 NRBM Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 12	71 - NRB w/black wheels. Young uns only. Hmmmph! Attached Images

12-14-2013, 09:32 PM	#44
bowtie440 Drives: 2014 Stingray 1LT Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 34	I may have to do an about-face regarding black wheels My Arctic White 1LT arrived this morning and, so far, I have to admit that I am quite pleased with how the white car looks with the base painted silver wheels.

12-17-2013, 12:18 AM	#48
CAvetteman Drives: 2014 C7 Stringray LT2 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Santa Barbara CA Posts: 3	Black wheels I know the indecision of committing to the factory black wheels. I was in the same boat. I decided to go with the standard wheels and decide later. I received my car in mid October with the standard wheels (they look pretty awesome). I have since taken it to a local highly respected paint shop. They are going to paint my wheels and my removable roof panel black for $420.00. This is a lot less expensive than the Factory price. I still may put on chrome wheels down the road

12-17-2013, 06:17 AM	#49
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	because the theme of my car is "keep it simple" in black (and carbon flash) and white. Arctic White, CF mirrors, spoiler and top and of course.... black wheels. Pretty simple. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

12-17-2013, 09:58 AM	#50
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I just think black wheels make a car look sporty. I hate chrome on newer cars. I think it makes the car look cheap, since most "chrome" nowadays is just shiny plastic. I have a 1959 Edsel, and old cars like that are the only cars that look good with chrome. Back when chrome really was chrome. __________________

12-15-2013, 02:08 AM	#45
Second Vette Drives: 2011 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 46	I may end up with a CGM Z51 Coupe next week. Still dickering on price. It has the Painted Wheels, but I will be getting them Powder Coated as soon as possible. The Car has Carbon Flash Mirrors and Spoiler, so I think the Black Wheels will really set it off. I should know Monday if the deal will be going through. Fingers crossed.

12-21-2013, 11:38 PM	#52
Anton103081 Drives: 2005 C6, waiting for C7 stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swedesboro NJ Posts: 6	Black wheels I am 32 and have always despised the look of black wheels but I bought a yellow z51 with the transparent roof , black wheels, black calipers, and the black mirrors/spoiler. Chrome would have looked silly! I had originally ordered a black car with painted roof. But until I drove out to the show in Carlisle and saw how wicked the yellow with all the black accents was.....it blew my mind I had to change my order.

12-22-2013, 10:32 AM	#54
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	Agree, pure black wheels I thought looked gross before seeing the C7 with the black accents. Now personally, I wouldn't get my arctic white without black wheels. Maybe deep chrome lip with black centers would be pretty 'gangsta' lol

12-27-2013, 10:43 PM	#55
CaptainChet Drives: 2010 Corvette Coupe -Black Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 19	When (if) I get a C7, I'm going to get one just like this! And I never like white nor black wheels but this is just stunning...imho. -- --

12-30-2013, 07:35 PM	#56
Jaymedic44 Drives: C7 z51 3lt white/red Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Harmony pa Posts: 47	Wow that is nice. I just don't like black wheels but that is a great looking car!!