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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Let me see your black wheels!

I think black wheels are overplayed, but since my car color combo is deep red with gold and black decals... Im somewhat in a pinch for some good wheels. Chrome just seems too clashy with the gold accents. Grey is out! Polished is in the same boat as chrome... So I am looking for some ideas for wheels.... I would especially like to see some black 17 or 18" iroc's... Im not sure if black would do okay with the lines.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 02:04 AM
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Post a picture so we can see the car in question. The color combo seems interesting. Maybe someone will do a photo shop for you.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:04 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:09 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Here's my new setup, which is still a work in progress. I'm still trying to decide whether to like it or hate it. Either way it's on it's way to holding its own on the street with 18" rims on the rear and 17" on the front.

Next I'm putting a 10-bolt rear in from a 4th gen Camaro SS. Maybe painting the calipers red will improve the look. I'm getting rid of the blue lugnuts too. Can't decide on black or chrome!
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Also, one thing I am noticing as I go day to day looking at other black wheels is that they look good in low light IMO. Still part of me wishes I would have gone with the chrome version of these Z06 replicas.
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Check out:https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...eels-post.html

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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Need new pictures. I've tinted the windows and lowered the car since this picture.


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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 07:33 AM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Originally Posted by UltRoadWarrior9
Here's my new setup, which is still a work in progress. I'm still trying to decide whether to like it or hate it. Either way it's on it's way to holding its own on the street with 18" rims on the rear and 17" on the front.

Next I'm putting a 10-bolt rear in from a 4th gen Camaro SS. Maybe painting the calipers red will improve the look. I'm getting rid of the blue lugnuts too. Can't decide on black or chrome!
I really do like the red line.. I was thinking about doing that for my black formulas or a gold line...
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Originally Posted by CharcoalBird
Post a picture so we can see the car in question. The color combo seems interesting. Maybe someone will do a photo shop for you.
The color combo is stock... Just a deep red IROC with gold and black trim.
As you can see, there is not much of an option for rim colors.







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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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I like these... Maybe even in gloss black.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

I also like the rowhe bimmer wheels... They arent being made anymore they say but I have found more than a few sets.... New.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Why not continue gold theme? Same person owns this car as the camaro you just posted I believe.

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 10:02 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Here is my setup. 19x10 all around. 285 width tire up front, and a 305 width tire in the rear

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 11:48 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 07:03 AM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Originally Posted by claus290373
Looks nice but those side marker lights added... not sure about them
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 04:29 AM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

export car

Nice choice of wheels LOL Mine are going to be gold soon, the clear coat on 2 of them is all messed up and they didn't even see road salt.

Here's my latest wheel project



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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!

Originally Posted by MeenZ28




Love those wheels on the 92. The chrome lip on black wheels sets them off. Solid black however just doesn't do it for me.

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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!



these are for sale... let me know if any interest?

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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Do these count?

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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 07:18 PM
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87 monte carlo ss wheels plasti diped black
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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Re: Let me see your black wheels!



CTW Wheels.
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