Black Wheels? - Page 3

OldJedi · 12-05-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Eodgunny · 12-13-2013, 10:00 PM

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

jaimeC7 · 12-13-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaymedic44

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

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

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

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

12-06-2013, 05:17 AM	#31
CruznCorvette Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 82	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. Configurator for 2014 CTS 20" Wheels http://www.carid.com/images/pages/wh...or/config.html __________________ "I spent half of my money on booze, women and gambling. The other half I wasted." W.C. Fields

12-06-2013, 08:16 AM	#32
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	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 __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-07-2013, 05:35 AM	#33
Jaymedic44 Drives: C7 z51 3lt white/red Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Harmony pa Posts: 47	Black wheels 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! Attached Images Last edited by Jaymedic44; 12-07-2013 at 05:52 AM.

12-07-2013, 07:53 AM	#34
CruznCorvette Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 82	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 !!! __________________ "I spent half of my money on booze, women and gambling. The other half I wasted." W.C. Fields

12-07-2013, 11:23 AM	#35
gthal Drives: 2014 Z51 coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 96	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 __________________ Current: 2014 Z51 \| Torch red \| Black interior Previous: 2012 C63 AMG coupe \| Obsidian black \| Red/black interior \| Performance Package Previous: 1996 BMW M3 \| Estoril blue \| Track car \| Heavily modded for the track but still street legal... barely Previous: 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez black \| Fox Red interior \| Competition Package \| M-DCT

12-05-2013, 11:53 PM	#30
TKDubya Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 51	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.

12-09-2013, 09:52 PM	#36
Need for Speed Drives: 14 Z-51 Stingray -10 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5	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....

12-13-2013, 06:59 PM	#37
Agent WHite Drives: 2014 Z51 3LT white, red int. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 12	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.

12-13-2013, 10:00 PM	#39
Eodgunny Drives: 2014 3LTZ51 Stingray Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 43	Taking delivery on my 50th. Velocity yellow, All blacked out! __________________ EodGunny

12-14-2013, 01:54 PM	#41
dennisW Dennis Drives: c3, c4 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: florida Posts: 19	66 yrs old, 3rd 'vette, black 3LT Z51 C7, black interior, black rims. Attached Images