[BAAD LS2]

black wheels are shit.

[avalonandl]

I definitely like the 1LE wheel better. The ZL1 wheel is too busy IMHO. I live 5 spoke wheels, they look mean....

[Nitro66215]

Originally Posted by BAAD LS2

black wheels are shit.

Profound words

[thefirstcause]

Originally Posted by Heavymetal454

Your points are valid in this sense. Chrome or polished wheels, let's call them brights, were more appropriate on older cars. Example in the 50's and 60's cars were heavily adorned with chrome so the wheel color carried over from the bumpers, door handles, mirrors and so forth. The monochromatic look of many modern cars doesn't flow as well with a chrome wheel. Try picturing a set of Cragar SS on an Aventador! Yea, that ain't happening. At that time bright accents complimented the car. In many cases that's no longer a certainty.

Haha yeah something along those lines was a theory in my head, 'like all back in the day all the chrome kinda matched' the brights as you called them. I think you are probably right... and now that everything went monochromatic the polished metallic chrome look stands out like sore thumb and clashes... Some people are just accustomed to them though.

[Fraxum]

Originally Posted by Mud Z06

I bet you someone with a 1LE would be more than happy to trade.

I think it is the other way around.

[copper3000]

Originally Posted by thefirstcause

I want an option! For me the aggressive angles of the 1LE rims simply annihilate the busy, spoke elegance mess of the default ZL1 rims. And for those saying they are sick of black rims and they are a fad I couldn't agree LESS, haha =P

I prefer dark rims. When they first came around I wasn't a big fan, but it changed fast. Now I find it bizarre how rims evolved to have a standard silvery metallic look. I've wondered for some time why it wasn't more a default to color them to match the paint of the car. In terms of color palate and general color design, the silver look clashes with the color of just about all paint aside from silver. You'd need to have vastly more silver'ish accents to help offset the intrusive random nature of the silver rim. I think silver paint/wrap/dip cars looks GREAT with a standard silver/aluminum colored rim because they match, haha. Black rims match with the black tires, add a contrast to to compliment ANY color. Add some black accents on the rest of the vehicle and its fantastic. Unless you are going total blacked out look, which itself is just badass.

The more options the better. It allows us to personalize our ride.

Originally Posted by avalonandl

I definitely like the 1LE wheel better. The ZL1 wheel is too busy IMHO. I love 5 spoke wheels, they look mean....

Me too!

Originally Posted by Fraxum

I think it is the other way around.

Sadly, I think you're right...

[snackbar64]

This is how I had hoped the ZL1 would come. Same wheels on the new body. If it ain't broke, why fix it? These wheels are timeless. I think I will just buy the old set and sell the ones that come on the 2017.

[copper3000]

Originally Posted by snackbar64

This is how I had hoped the ZL1 would come. Same wheels on the new body. If it ain't broke, why fix it? These wheels are timeless. I think I will just buy the old set and sell the ones that come on the 2017.

They are sweet!

[KLR ZL1]

Originally Posted by snackbar64

This is how I had hoped the ZL1 would come. Same wheels on the new body. If it ain't broke, why fix it? These wheels are timeless. I think I will just buy the old set and sell the ones that come on the 2017.

I have a set for sale. They are listed in the Texas local market. Let the mods begin.

[SoCal Racer]

Originally Posted by snackbar64

This is how I had hoped the ZL1 would come. Same wheels on the new body. If it ain't broke, why fix it? These wheels are timeless. I think I will just buy the old set and sell the ones that come on the 2017.

Wow...nice photo. I'll keep both sets, one for track, one for street. Those wheels look massive though...maybe with spacers too? lowered with a really wide track there

oh...which magazine/issue is this photo from? thanks

[SIN R G]

Originally Posted by BAAD LS2

black wheels are shit.

+1000

[g3ngo]

I am joining the "BWAS" team.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by avalonandl

I definitely like the 1LE wheel better.

I agree. I think the new 1LE wheel looks great!
Too bad it's not an option for the ZL1. I bet it would look killer on that car.

[Heavymetal454]

I'm in a different club.

BDIS

Brake Dust Is Shit

I'm keeping the ZL1 wheels as is. Call them what you will...