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Chrome or Gunmetal??

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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Default Chrome or Gunmetal??

Just want to get some feedback and opinions on this

I'm a full time college student so I don't have $3K to drop on a set of wheels and tires. The ZR1's look nice and are reasonably priced.

Which would look nicer on a black LS1? Chrome ZR1's or Gunmetal? I'm trying to steer clear from polished wheels because of maintenance issues.

I'll most likely be going 17x9.5 all around so I can still rotate and don't have to worry about rubbing with the 11" in the rear. This car is my sole daily driver.

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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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On a black car I think the CHROME ZR1s will look the best

--- but I am not into the black cars with black rims look either...the only way I like black rims on black cars is if the rims are like the 35th Anniv. 10-spoke where the face of all the spoke & lip are machined then just the sides of the spokes are black. But this is also what make everyone different ---


Good luck with your choice!!!!
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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I'd go with chrome.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Black car...Chrome all the way...thats just MO
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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You might check out Black Chrome ZR1's... they look sharp!

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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Wow, thanks LETHL_SS

Those would look killer on a black car

Is Ebay the only place that sells those?
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bearcatpride
Wow, thanks LETHL_SS

Those would look killer on a black car

Is Ebay the only place that sells those?

That or go to their website... I'm still kicking around the idea of getting these for my SOM.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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Black chrome is unique and purtty hot.

I'd go that route
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I vote for the gunmetal.
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Gunmetal all the way.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Chrome.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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I dont like black cars w/ black rims... its too much. Chrome will bring out a lot and make it shine that much more. my .02
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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I say none of the above. Everyone has them.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JCurtin
I say none of the above. Everyone has them.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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on black i would go chrome
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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Definately chrome
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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I'd go with the chrome.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Black with a polished lip would look better than gunmetal. Thats my vote. I like blacked out cars...
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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Black and Chrome all the way.
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Chrome!
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