damon_Z

IMHO, the shine from chrome and polished aluminum wheels just don't go together with the shine from the SOM paint. They clash to the point where your eyes hurt just looking at the combination. For the f-bodies with the sunset orange metallic paint, I think black rims are the way to go. Black rims offset the brilliance of SOM perfectly.

I also think that buying new rims is like buying a new pair of shoes--they don't stay new for long. So, why spend so much money on them?

With all of that said, I think the two best wheel choices for my SOM Z28 would be either the black ZR1's with the polished lip or the black Torq Thrust rims. The black ZR1's are cheaper, but I'm leaning more towards the black Torq Thrusts. The Torq Thrusts have more area that's polished, only weigh 21.5 lbs per wheel according to Tire Rack, are probably made in America (they are made by American Racing Wheels after all), and are only a couple of hundred dollars more than the black ZR1's (as seen in the tomzwheels website).

Just a couple of questions: my car is lowered 1 inch with Strano lowering springs and I want the 17x10.5 rears. Will I need to modify my rear fender to make the rears fit? Also, I'm currently running on the factory 16's. Will I lose traction at the drag strip with the 17x10.5 rears? Thanks in advance for the info.

ss292355

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i like these

chae

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I think the ZR1s look better. Also you can get the rear in 17"x11" which allows you to fit 315s on the rear

Dip Stick

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I like my black zr1's. though 11 out back will make it interesting when lowering,. ESPecially for a z28.

Z28/2002

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Go with the TTIIs with the 11s in the rear

rk_2000_Z/28

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I'm a ***** for TTIIs, BUT I think the black ZR1s with the polished lip will look freakin amazing on a SOM Z so that's what I voted for.

There is a guy with chrome C5Z06 wheels on his SOM Z here in town and I think it looks great. Just something to keep in mind if you decide agianst black and still want something nice and cheep.

damon_Z

Good point. The TTM's only go up to 10.5" wide in the rear. The extra 0.5 inches might make a difference in looks.

studderin

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im in the same boat
I like rideonly gunmetal ZR1s.


Anyone got pics of black?

Orange Juice

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I have a SOM SS with LG World Challenge rims with the centers painted a slate grey. They look very nice.

Dex

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Pictures???

Reidonly

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Haha thanks! If you go with TT2's, I'd personally go with polished. If you go with ZR1's, might I suggest gunmetal. Everyone and their mother's mother has black ZR1's. Gunmetal is a bit more unique, plus I think it goes with SOM a ton better.

porksoda

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Don't do black wheels on a SOM car please! You really don't want to have a Halloween based car.

ErikElvis

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Gunmetal looks good on SOM. I dont like black to much. Polished alum and silver are nice.

3pnt4maro

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gunmetal looks kickass

The Guz

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Gunmetal looks good on SOM. But I would stick with a polished, chrome or silver wheel on a SOM colored car. It will give better contrast to the color of the car.

BlueBird346

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TT2's come in 17x11 too.

kyles2000z

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black ZR1s are like ********, everyone has them (kinda like my wheels too). id go with somethin different and get some black TTa with a polished lip.

stevensLS1

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id go with these

http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewga...ewimg&id=58709

SSilverSSurfer

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http://www.gmhightechperformance.com.../photo_07.html

there was a guy here in texas i think that had a SOM ws6 with race black fikses

Nine Ball

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black painted TT2s are far more creative and unique, that alone makes them a better choice than dime-a-dozen black ZR1 wheels.