Getting new rims, black or black/red? What looks better?

james_s1296 · 03-29-2018, 11:01 AM

I just got a 2017 Camaro SS and I'm absolutely LOVING it. The car is incredible. I want to swap some new rims on it asap but can't decide between going all black with red brake calipers, or black/red. I plan on doing red as my accent color, so red/black leather seats, red interior trimmings, maybe low-key red stripes on the exterior. I think it would look sick.

There aren't many red/black rim styles available, but this one was my favorite:
https://audiocityusa.com/shop/20-Sta...cave-Rims.html

What do you guys think of those? Or do you have other recommendations? I quickly photoshopped the rims onto my car to see what it would look like better:

mcintyre1969 · 03-29-2018, 11:20 AM

too much red imo

Godfatha · 03-29-2018, 11:22 AM

I like what they've done with the redline editions. Maybe should check into that.

Godfatha · 03-29-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

too much red imo

Agree, think it would look better with just the red accents on the spokes. The rest is too much. But that's just my personal taste.

shaffe · 03-29-2018, 11:34 AM

Personally I think your factory wheels look 100 times better than those. IMO those look really tacky.

If you are dead set on those wheels, go all black

MrRuss · 03-29-2018, 11:38 AM

Black wheels are being done to death, everybody and their brother is doing it. I was going to go chrome (I'm old school) but I saw those same wheels and got them for my White 2SS with adrenaline red interior. I will be going with a red/black graphic package next week. Went with a deep red instead of the hot red as the current fender hashes (which are coming off)

Here's a link to a '15 Camaro black on Craig's List with those wheels:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/c...518819670.html

james_s1296 · 03-29-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRuss

Black wheels are being done to death, everybody and their brother is doing it. I was going to go chrome (I'm old school) but I saw those same wheels and got them for my White 2SS with adrenaline red interior. I will be going with a red/black graphic package next week. Went with a deep red instead of the hot red as the current fender hashes (which are coming off)

Here's a link to a '15 Camaro black on Craig's List with those wheels:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/c...518819670.html

See, I like those rims on your car and the one on Craigslist. I was thinking the same thing, black wheels are overdone, it would be cool to be unique.

james_s1296 · 03-29-2018, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaffe

Personally I think your factory wheels look 100 times better than those. IMO those look really tacky.

If you are dead set on those wheels, go all black

I guess I could just paint my current wheels black and add some red accents to the spokes?

shaffe · 03-29-2018, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_s1296

I guess I could just paint my current wheels black and add some red accents to the spokes?

It's your car do whatever makes you happy lol. I was just giving my opinion on those particular wheels.

Your wheels w/ red accents would probably look killer.

robert corbin · 03-29-2018, 01:39 PM

I also have a '17 black SS coupe- with wheels identical to yours. My car has the 2SS red interior, so I DO like red, but at age 70, I quite probably am more conservative than you. These split spoke wheels really "do it" for me,and I've had several compliments on them. If you keep your present ones on the car for a couple of months, they just might grow on you. Give it time. This Camaro is 90% the car that my 2013 Corvette 427 vert is- for about 55% of the price. They have sat side by side in the garage for the last five months because of the winter roads here in Ohio. They will get plenty of exercise beginning in April, however!

give it time

Bad Anvil Garage · 03-29-2018, 04:14 PM

I can't even tell you how over the top bad those look. Sorry...

IMO - Get the 1LE replicas in gloss black.

Winchn · 03-29-2018, 05:00 PM

Personally, I think the rims look teriffic, and would look great on that black Camaro!!!

Respects,
Richard

LuvMI · 03-29-2018, 05:19 PM

That looks hella awesome! Like said earlier, black has been done to death. (Me included).

KILLA BEE · 03-29-2018, 05:28 PM

It will depend on the age gap, younger will go with the Red all day, there a beast on that black!!!!!
Others will say black keep it conventional

03-29-2018, 11:01 AM	#1
james_s1296 Drives: 2019 2SS (A10) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Utah Posts: 9	Getting new rims, black or black/red? What looks better? I just got a 2017 Camaro SS and I'm absolutely LOVING it. The car is incredible. I want to swap some new rims on it asap but can't decide between going all black with red brake calipers, or black/red. I plan on doing red as my accent color, so red/black leather seats, red interior trimmings, maybe low-key red stripes on the exterior. I think it would look sick. There aren't many red/black rim styles available, but this one was my favorite: https://audiocityusa.com/shop/20-Sta...cave-Rims.html What do you guys think of those? Or do you have other recommendations? I quickly photoshopped the rims onto my car to see what it would look like better:

03-29-2018, 11:20 AM	#2
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	too much red imo __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

03-29-2018, 11:38 AM	#6
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	Black wheels are being done to death, everybody and their brother is doing it. I was going to go chrome (I'm old school) but I saw those same wheels and got them for my White 2SS with adrenaline red interior. I will be going with a red/black graphic package next week. Went with a deep red instead of the hot red as the current fender hashes (which are coming off) Here's a link to a '15 Camaro black on Craig's List with those wheels: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/c...518819670.html __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

03-29-2018, 05:28 PM	#14
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	It will depend on the age gap, younger will go with the Red all day, there a beast on that black!!!!! Others will say black keep it conventional __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

03-29-2018, 11:22 AM	#3
Godfatha Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic Black Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 116	I like what they've done with the redline editions. Maybe should check into that.

03-29-2018, 01:39 PM	#10
robert corbin Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 7 View My Garage	I also have a '17 black SS coupe- with wheels identical to yours. My car has the 2SS red interior, so I DO like red, but at age 70, I quite probably am more conservative than you. These split spoke wheels really "do it" for me,and I've had several compliments on them. If you keep your present ones on the car for a couple of months, they just might grow on you. Give it time. This Camaro is 90% the car that my 2013 Corvette 427 vert is- for about 55% of the price. They have sat side by side in the garage for the last five months because of the winter roads here in Ohio. They will get plenty of exercise beginning in April, however! give it time

03-29-2018, 04:14 PM	#11
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 547	I can't even tell you how over the top bad those look. Sorry... IMO - Get the 1LE replicas in gloss black.

03-29-2018, 05:00 PM	#12
Winchn Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southwest Posts: 6	Personally, I think the rims look teriffic, and would look great on that black Camaro!!! Respects, Richard

03-29-2018, 05:19 PM	#13
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	That looks hella awesome! Like said earlier, black has been done to death. (Me included).

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