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Stormcloak · 10-09-2017, 02:47 PM

Chrome is a "look how dirty my wheels are" magnet, even worse than silver or other matte finishes. Also, the plating can deteriorate over time.

Grew up with chrome wheels being as popular, if not moreso, than black rims are now. Vastly prefer black rims myself. To each their own though!

Lutatt2 · 10-09-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KerseySS

What spacers did you use, I'm looking for some reliable spacers.

Mine are Eibach. Pretty good reviews and also a couple others on here that have them as well

Spurshot · 10-09-2017, 03:08 PM

I think your wheels look great. I say stick with them. I think wheels are a thing that we are constantly looking for the next better style.

Rainbow1616 · 10-09-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I'm partial to chrome. I never did like the black rim fad.

Those wheels look awesome. How much did they set you back and from where?
I'm not a fan of black wheels either

Outlaw77 · 10-10-2017, 02:07 PM

I think your current wheels look good. To really pull them off I would suggest lowering the car about 1". Sets off the wheels and stance just perfect. And you can get rid of the spacers.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-10-2017, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Those wheels look awesome. How much did they set you back and from where?
I'm not a fan of black wheels either

Factoryreproductions .com

They are in California and I don't remember exactly, but I think the total shipped here to NY with lug nuts was around $1200

qcman · 10-10-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurshot

I think your wheels look great. I say stick with them. I think wheels are a thing that we are constantly looking for the next better style.

I agree OP I think your car looks great!

18LTLoveIt · 10-10-2017, 08:30 PM

Chrome, black chips too easily.

STUNNAH · 10-11-2017, 01:51 AM

Your car looks killer with the rims that are currently on it...To me chrome is a no, no on a Camaro...The black rims give it the true appearance of a muscle car...I had the brushed aluminum but had to have them power coated black...

Slvr-camaro15 · 10-11-2017, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Factoryreproductions .com

They are in California and I don't remember exactly, but I think the total shipped here to NY with lug nuts was around $1200

Looks awesome! !!and price seems reasonable too .. nice to meet a fellow LONG ISLANDER on the forum ..

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-11-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Slvr-camaro15

Looks awesome! !!and price seems reasonable too .. nice to meet a fellow LONG ISLANDER on the forum ..

Are you doing the Sunday cruise to the car show in Riverhead sunday? Should be a good amount of us from queens, nassau, and Suffolk going.
Meet at the rest stop on the L.I.E. at exit 51. At 8am I think

Slvr-camaro15 · 10-11-2017, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Are you doing the Sunday cruise to the car show in Riverhead sunday? Should be a good amount of us from queens, nassau, and Suffolk going.
Meet at the rest stop on the L.I.E. at exit 51. At 8am I think

Wow that sounds great ,but I got my Lil kids dance show so will be caught up . But would definitely keep my eyes peeled for future events . I'm out here in valley stream and I haven't really seen anyone with a 5th gen.
camaro

SIN R G · 10-11-2017, 09:02 PM

I vote for neither, I say get some polished aluminum or chrome.

rebelyell22 · 10-11-2017, 09:39 PM

1LE reps would be my pick. 5th or 6th gen

View Poll Results: Current rims or go back to old rims
Gloss black 6th gen zl1 replicas	26	72.22%
Gloss black 5th gen	10	27.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

10-09-2017, 02:47 PM	#15
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	Chrome is a "look how dirty my wheels are" magnet, even worse than silver or other matte finishes. Also, the plating can deteriorate over time. Grew up with chrome wheels being as popular, if not moreso, than black rims are now. Vastly prefer black rims myself. To each their own though! __________________

10-09-2017, 03:08 PM	#17
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	I think your wheels look great. I say stick with them. I think wheels are a thing that we are constantly looking for the next better style. __________________

10-11-2017, 01:51 AM	#23
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Your car looks killer with the rims that are currently on it...To me chrome is a no, no on a Camaro...The black rims give it the true appearance of a muscle car...I had the brushed aluminum but had to have them power coated black... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

10-11-2017, 09:39 PM	#28
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	1LE reps would be my pick. 5th or 6th gen __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

10-10-2017, 02:07 PM	#19
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I think your current wheels look good. To really pull them off I would suggest lowering the car about 1". Sets off the wheels and stance just perfect. And you can get rid of the spacers.

10-10-2017, 08:30 PM	#22
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Chrome, black chips too easily.

10-11-2017, 09:02 PM	#27
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	I vote for neither, I say get some polished aluminum or chrome.