ZL1 wheels

snackbar64 · 10-24-2016, 10:06 AM

If Chevy will not offer two separate wheel designs, why not at least give the option of an all black version? Not understanding the grey wheels and how they work with all paint schemes like the gen 5 wheels did. Those black wheels were a home run.

This would save me so much money and the pain of having to take the wheels off and have this done myself
Anybody recommend a good wheel paint shop in North Texas?

DenverTaco07 · 10-24-2016, 10:11 AM

If the lack of wheel options is a cost saving exercise on their part, I'm all for it. I agree options are great, but they are dark enough for me to not worry about changing them, and I'm all about black wheels.

snackbar64 · 10-24-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

If the lack of wheel options is a cost saving exercise on their part, I'm all for it. I agree options are great, but they are dark enough for me to not worry about changing them, and I'm all about black wheels.

You think they're dark enough, huh? I need to see one in person and hope I come away with the same conclusion; however any color close to black, but not black just seems wrong with that beautiful black carbon fiber hood insert. Although on the Silver Ice it looks good.

DenverTaco07 · 10-24-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by snackbar64

You think they're dark enough, huh? I need to see one in person and hope I come away with the same conclusion; however any color close to black, but not black just seems wrong with that beautiful black carbon fiber hood insert. Although on the Silver Ice it looks good.

yeah, to me they are a dark gun metal gray, but i agree, seeing in person is the best to inform an opinion. I bet they closely match up with the exposed carbon fiber insert, which is nice.

ZL1Goals · 10-28-2016, 12:17 PM

i personally love how these wheels look.

NB2017ZL1 · 10-28-2016, 12:43 PM

I for one hated them. Until I saw Beckys pics of the delivery production vehicle today.

They are not that bad ...

I'm gonna wait until it arrives in person then make my decision.

NB2017ZL1 · 10-30-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by snackbar64

If Chevy will not offer two separate wheel designs, why not at least give the option of an all black version? Not understanding the grey wheels and how they work with all paint schemes like the gen 5 wheels did. Those black wheels were a home run.

This would save me so much money and the pain of having to take the wheels off and have this done myself
Anybody recommend a good wheel paint shop in North Texas?

Don't think paint will cut it. Powder coating would be the way to go for a gloss black etc. Not sure how expensive tho. Maybe just better off to pick up some new aftermarket wheels from someone like MRR.... My .2c

COmaro · 10-31-2016, 03:43 PM

Anyone who doesn't like their ZL1 wheels should have no problem finding someone to buy them.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-01-2016, 10:32 AM

Couple of thoughts.....

....In photos with flash - they look a medium gray, almost bright....They are not.

The color of the wheels is more accurately represented in distance photos. Like this...

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It's a deep, dark, gunmetal gray. Metallic effect, too...
However, they are NOT black...if that's where your heart lies.

It's an expensive paint job, chosen by the designer to afford the car a little more of an "premium" look than last generation. And, boy, it works...especially when paired with an exposed CF hood vent.

NB2017ZL1 · 11-10-2016, 01:07 PM

1LE wheels are a lot smaller eh? Than the ZL1's...

RLHMARINES · 11-10-2016, 01:15 PM

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1LE wheels are a lot smaller eh?

Same size just as before except now the tires are the same size front and back,
285/30/20 fronts & 305/30/20 rears on both cars now.

RLHMARINES · 11-10-2016, 01:20 PM

I have an extra set of the polished ZL1 5 poke wheels I would be willing to trade anyone who don't like or want their new design factory ZL1 wheels. Just let me know.

NB2017ZL1 · 11-10-2016, 01:32 PM

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Same size just as before except now the tires are the same size front and back,
285/30/20 fronts & 305/30/20 rears on both cars now.

Not according to the new GM updates...

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OminouSS · 11-10-2016, 02:05 PM

I'm having similar quandaries. I'm about to order the MRR 017 wheels for my red hot w/exposed CF hood. I cannot decide on their gloss black or gunmetal. Ugh. I like what was said about the 'more premium look' with the gr.wheels. Maybe I stick to that story.

10-24-2016, 10:06 AM	#1
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	ZL1 wheels If Chevy will not offer two separate wheel designs, why not at least give the option of an all black version? Not understanding the grey wheels and how they work with all paint schemes like the gen 5 wheels did. Those black wheels were a home run. This would save me so much money and the pain of having to take the wheels off and have this done myself Anybody recommend a good wheel paint shop in North Texas?

10-28-2016, 12:43 PM	#6
NB2017ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1,349	I for one hated them. Until I saw Beckys pics of the delivery production vehicle today. They are not that bad ... I'm gonna wait until it arrives in person then make my decision. __________________ 2017 ZL1

11-01-2016, 10:32 AM	#9
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Couple of thoughts..... ....In photos with flash - they look a medium gray, almost bright....They are not. The color of the wheels is more accurately represented in distance photos. Like this... It's a deep, dark, gunmetal gray. Metallic effect, too... However, they are NOT black...if that's where your heart lies. It's an expensive paint job, chosen by the designer to afford the car a little more of an "premium" look than last generation. And, boy, it works...especially when paired with an exposed CF hood vent. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-10-2016, 01:07 PM	#10
NB2017ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Hyper Blue Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1,349	1LE wheels are a lot smaller eh? Than the ZL1's... __________________ 2017 ZL1 Last edited by NB2017ZL1; 11-10-2016 at 05:06 PM.

11-10-2016, 01:20 PM	#12
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,729	I have an extra set of the polished ZL1 5 poke wheels I would be willing to trade anyone who don't like or want their new design factory ZL1 wheels. Just let me know. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

10-24-2016, 10:11 AM	#2
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	If the lack of wheel options is a cost saving exercise on their part, I'm all for it. I agree options are great, but they are dark enough for me to not worry about changing them, and I'm all about black wheels.

10-28-2016, 12:17 PM	#5
ZL1Goals Drives: 2006 Vw Gti Apr Stg 2 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 45	i personally love how these wheels look.

10-31-2016, 03:43 PM	#8
COmaro Drives: Many Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 220	Anyone who doesn't like their ZL1 wheels should have no problem finding someone to buy them.

11-10-2016, 02:05 PM	#14
OminouSS Drives: Red Hot track candy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,092	I'm having similar quandaries. I'm about to order the MRR 017 wheels for my red hot w/exposed CF hood. I cannot decide on their gloss black or gunmetal. Ugh. I like what was said about the 'more premium look' with the gr.wheels. Maybe I stick to that story. __________________ Baby born 11/08/16. Left birthing place 11/25/16. Arrived home 12/6/16: '17 Red Hot ZL1. Stock.

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