caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Really struggling on whether to go with black wheels versus polished / chrome. I have always leaned towards the flash of chrome (which my wife favors coincidentally) but I think the color of my car may lend itself well to black. What do you guys think? The candidate: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/6f2f2440bcba3f6db6aa9e2c337639f0.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 If you black out the wheels, I'd look at blacking out ALL chrome...personally, I don't get blacked-out wheels and tint when the pipes and window trim are still shiny. If you go with blacked-out wheels, I'd look at smoked side-markers front/rear as well, and seriously look at tinted tails. Are there any chrome accents in the front aside from the bow-tie in the grille? Also...I know you're a good husband like I try to be, Casey : if your wife likes the bright wheels, she might not like the car as much after you changed what she likes about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 On those wheels with your car, I'd go polish black chrome. I'm thinking of doing that on my summer wheels too and debate this back and forth. To follow up what Clay notes, I'd also look at having the chrome trim wrapped too. To do my entire Sedan Trim was about $250 so it could be even less on yours as you barely have any. Not sure I'd even do it on yours though since it's minimal. http://www.oewheels.net/camaro-blk-crome-2-p.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 can you get a black center with a chrome lip or silver detailing? What about charcoal gray? I feel like straight black wheels make any camaro look like a base model since the base model has black steelies with trim rings that everyone seems to damage. Or at the very least they tend to wipe out the wheel detail in certain light like this: http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc143/BestWheelDeals_photos/aa4ead2e-4e33-4d06-9087-26cf44eb97b1_zps7rswnji5.jpg I happen to love these wheels but they are hella expensive: http://www.slponline.com/mm5/i/parts/81070A_3.jpg http://www.slponline.com/product/81070A--2010-2013-Camaro-20-Five-Spoke-Red-Line-Wheels-Gray-with-Machined-Face-and-Chrome-Like-Windows.html even painting the stock wheels anthracite keeps some of the detailing while tie-ing in well with the black: http://www.snailmotorsports.com/uploads/images/Gallery/Powder-Coating/Customer-Cars/Chevrolet/camaro_anthracite_wheels.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Really the only chrome on the entire car is the taillight trim - I have some black trim rings coming. To be clear these will be new wheels -not painting or plating the stockers as I want 20x10 front and 20x11 rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 So...will the new wheels be the same or all new design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Considering these: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/5713d0f0d1e475ed6e19323364cac223.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/9c9d89b4ddd8fcc174da5a18d72a7b05.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Either of those would look great... sorry, I know that doesn't help the color decision but I really like the styling on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Also considering: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/014ddaf0997cb59cc8e248b357ec07c6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Considering these: BRB with some Photochop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I like a nice fat tire on the back with a good concave face. The ones I posted above look amazing in the 20x10.5 width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 BRB with some Photochop.... This shot may make it easier: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/61903d76365328c4e76d533f59d1b6df.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I talked my friend into purchasing the same wheels I did for his RS. He's been very pleased with them. Niche Misano's. I'll have him get me some pictures in a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'd go polished wheels. Only ever liked black wheels on a black or white car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I talked my friend into purchasing the same wheels I did for his RS. He's been very pleased with them. Niche Misano's. I'll have him get me some pictures in a few minutes. That is a similar wheel - as is the Niche Targa. I like the chrome lip on the ones above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'm a big fan of a chrome lip. Any way you could compromise and get a black insert with polished lips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'm a big fan of a chrome lip. Any way you could compromise and get a black insert with polished lips? I have looked at that and dark gray centers with the chrome lips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'd go polished wheels. Only ever liked black wheels on a black or white car. Normally I agree, but with a convertible where the top and windows are blacked out...black wheels are a good look. I'm biased of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Not perfect but it works. I'd still vote to have them in a black chrome or leave them Polished. I'm biased though. After a week they will get dirty and get darker anyway. LOL that my summer wheels go from brushed aluminum to power coated back chrome look after about 5 days. http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/70elvmgo_zpsolfh70d1.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 That is a similar wheel - as is the Niche Targa. I like the chrome lip on the ones above. Hit up Derek for your wheels and install. He got me a great deal on the Niche Wheels and did a bang up job. Installed, mounted both summer and winter wheels for me in my driveway I'm sure he can get you anything brand wise you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Considering these: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/5713d0f0d1e475ed6e19323364cac223.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/9c9d89b4ddd8fcc174da5a18d72a7b05.jpg The top wheel on your car would be gorgeous. it would pop so much. Black to me just looks cheap and this is coming from someone who only put black wheels on his car for ten years. I'm really into polished and machines wheels these days. I think the color of your car deserves something other then black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 If you go with a black wheel do either matte or flat black. Gloss black wheels are awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 X2 on those top ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'd go the polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 My 2 cents. Assuming the vehicle in question is the same burnt copper red as shown in the example. Red and Black combo will make your wheels fade into the wheel well. If you are going for a stealth look where the wheel will fade into the background in turn, making the car itself the star of the show then I would go with that. It is very unlikely that black wheels will catch much (if any) attention due to how colors catch people's eye. You could shine up the black and make it glossy, but that still would not help bring attention to the average person. Black will almost always fad into the back of our minds and not be the "eye catcher" most people think it can be. In some cases, yes black can catch your eye but not in this example due to the color of the example vehicle. Red and silver combo will make the wheels pop more which have a better chance to A: complement the car's appearance or B: become the eye catcher which will bring someone's eyes to your vehicle. The advantage of the silver/chrome option is that it will bring the most overall attention to your car which can make the wheel or the car the star of the show. There is also a downside to this option as well. At times, the silver/chrome option could also damage the appearance by taking to much attention from other aspects of the car. In addition, if you choose an ugly or horrible design then people will only remember that when they think of your car. Choose wisely when picking something that is silver or shiny because it can attract unwanted attention. IMO, I would go with the silver. I have never been a fan of blacked out wheels, but at the end of the day I would say buy what makes you happy. What do you see yourself looking at when you envision your car in the morning? The again, there is always this option... ¿por qué no los dos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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