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14’2SS · 12-14-2020, 07:37 AM

Hello All, I’m looking into getting new black wheels for my SS. It is a black color car.
My dilemma is if I should powder coat the oem wheels satin or gloss black with red gloss calipers? Or if I should just get a set of aftermarket gloss black wheels?
I’m trying to see if anyone out there might have a similar setup or want to chime in and tell me what they think would look best. I’ve searched online but can’t find many pictures of what I’m looking for.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-14-2020, 08:29 AM

This is just my opinion but I feel the black wheels fad is played out. Especially now that Kia, Hyundai, Honda, and nearly every SUV have them there is nothing special about them anymore. Now add in the fact that 95% of vehicles with black wheels are not kept clean and everywhere I look are cars that look like poopie. Black is notorious difficult to keep clean. So you see where this is going.

Also there is nothing that looks as sharp as a well polished black car with chrome wheels.

Just my $.02

myold88 · 12-14-2020, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

This is just my opinion but I feel the black wheels fad is played out. Especially now that Kia, Hyundai, Honda, and nearly every SUV have them there is nothing special about them anymore. Now add in the fact that 95% of vehicles with black wheels are not kept clean and everywhere I look are cars that look like cacao. Black is notorious difficult to keep clean. So you see where this is going.

Also there is nothing that looks as sharp as a well polished black car with chrome wheels.

Just my $.02

Oh boy I'm with you. Never will understand the black wheel thing.
When I ordered my SS almost 12 years ago the optional polished
wheels just didn't do it for me. I then installed a set of factory chrome
plated wheels on may Summit White Camaro. Just my opinion of course.

hudson773 · 12-14-2020, 08:43 AM

I agree with the fact that black is hard to keep clean, but I think it sets off the car in a good way. mine are satin black with red additions. they look great to me and you can see every particle of dirt shows.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-14-2020, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Oh boy I'm with you. Never will understand the black wheel thing.
When I ordered my SS almost 12 years ago the optional polished
wheels just didn't do it for me. I then installed a set of factory chrome
plated wheels on may Summit White Camaro. Just my opinion of course.

I'm with these guys!! Did the black thing and naahhhh it's over. Way tooo many vehicles with black wheels on them now!! Polished or chrome all day on a black car..

joshnmn · 12-14-2020, 09:54 AM

I’m with y’all about being overdone, BUT on some cars you just can’t beat it- white or yellow. Just looks perfect .

ariZona28 · 12-14-2020, 10:00 AM

I personally like the black wheel look, "trendy" or not. If it looks good on your vehicle go with it. Hudson's vehicle looks pretty tough but he might not be allowed to park with the cool kids. LOL! I would also vote for keeping/coating your factory original units (satin for contrast) and not purchasing any aftermarket wheels that will probably be "Made in China". I've never really paid attention to fads but if shapely young women stop wearing the trendy yoga pants I may go into a depression that could possibly require therapy.

joekono · 12-14-2020, 02:26 PM

I agree on the black wheels, especially for a black car. Wheels are also part of the whole package of a car's look too(striping,color,grill). As long as you're happy with you're car, that's all that matters.

Cheap Guy · 12-14-2020, 02:32 PM

Wasn’t there a similar post a few weeks ago or am I going senile?

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-14-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joekono

I agree on the black wheels, especially for a black car. Wheels are also part of the whole package of a car's look too(striping,color,grill). As long as you're happy with you're car, that's all that matters.

Yes sir, gotta say though, your yellow and black combo looks killer!!

joekono · 12-14-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I personally like the black wheel look, "trendy" or not. If it looks good on your vehicle go with it. Hudson's vehicle looks pretty tough but he might not be allowed to park with the cool kids. LOL! I would also vote for keeping/coating your factory original units (satin for contrast) and not purchasing any aftermarket wheels that will probably be "Made in China". I've never really paid attention to fads but if shapely young women stop wearing the trendy yoga pants I may go into a depression that could possibly require therapy.

Agreed, plus it's been a pretty long "trend" with over 10 years of the Muscle Car Wars 2. Agreed also on the yoga pants.

joekono · 12-14-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yes sir, gotta say though, your yellow and black combo looks killer!!

Thank you sir .

Your Camaro C5 is exactly my point with the Chrome going beautifully with your car.

joekono · 12-14-2020, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Wasn’t there a similar post a few weeks ago or am I going senile?

Yes, there was(and boy many of us remember it). Think it was moved to another thread. So, no senile for you.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-14-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by joekono

Thank you sir .

Your Camaro C5 is exactly my point with the Chrome going beautifully with your car.

Thanks my brother!!! Happy Holidays...

12-14-2020, 07:37 AM	#1
14’2SS Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Southern California Posts: 59	Wheels Input Hello All, I’m looking into getting new black wheels for my SS. It is a black color car. My dilemma is if I should powder coat the oem wheels satin or gloss black with red gloss calipers? Or if I should just get a set of aftermarket gloss black wheels? I’m trying to see if anyone out there might have a similar setup or want to chime in and tell me what they think would look best. I’ve searched online but can’t find many pictures of what I’m looking for.

12-14-2020, 08:29 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	This is just my opinion but I feel the black wheels fad is played out. Especially now that Kia, Hyundai, Honda, and nearly every SUV have them there is nothing special about them anymore. Now add in the fact that 95% of vehicles with black wheels are not kept clean and everywhere I look are cars that look like poopie. Black is notorious difficult to keep clean. So you see where this is going. Also there is nothing that looks as sharp as a well polished black car with chrome wheels. Just my $.02 __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

12-14-2020, 08:43 AM	#4
hudson773 Account Suspended Drives: 2014 camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: nj Posts: 268	I agree with the fact that black is hard to keep clean, but I think it sets off the car in a good way. mine are satin black with red additions. they look great to me and you can see every particle of dirt shows. Last edited by hudson773; 01-23-2021 at 08:02 AM. Reason: idiot moderating

12-14-2020, 10:00 AM	#7
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	I personally like the black wheel look, "trendy" or not. If it looks good on your vehicle go with it. Hudson's vehicle looks pretty tough but he might not be allowed to park with the cool kids. LOL! I would also vote for keeping/coating your factory original units (satin for contrast) and not purchasing any aftermarket wheels that will probably be "Made in China". I've never really paid attention to fads but if shapely young women stop wearing the trendy yoga pants I may go into a depression that could possibly require therapy. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

12-14-2020, 02:26 PM	#8
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	I agree on the black wheels, especially for a black car. Wheels are also part of the whole package of a car's look too(striping,color,grill). As long as you're happy with you're car, that's all that matters. __________________

12-14-2020, 09:54 AM	#6
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	I’m with y’all about being overdone, BUT on some cars you just can’t beat it- white or yellow. Just looks perfect .

12-14-2020, 02:32 PM	#9
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	Wasn’t there a similar post a few weeks ago or am I going senile? __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current