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cornfield camaro · 10-03-2012, 07:30 AM

I've been trying to find some wheels to put on my victory red 2ss and mostly I see black wheels available. Chrome wheels are apparently not the popular choice. I'm not critical of peoples choices at all but I must be a dinosaur(62) for liking chrome or highly polished wheels. Maybe it's hard to do but try to explain the black wheel thing to me.
Also there are so many brands and choices it has drove me nuts looking at all of them. And 99% of them I don't like.
I want 9.5's for the front and 10.5-11's for the back and I've about given up and I'm going to stick with stock wheels.

ss04flores · 10-03-2012, 10:09 AM

Get the original chrome dipped and have them widen.

papawattz · 10-03-2012, 10:33 AM

hey, check out these wheels, I put them on my victory red SS and think they look awesome! I get compliments everywhere I go.

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strych9 · 10-03-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cornfield camaro

I've been trying to find some wheels to put on my victory red 2ss and mostly I see black wheels available. Chrome wheels are apparently not the popular choice. I'm not critical of peoples choices at all but I must be a dinosaur(62) for liking chrome or highly polished wheels. Maybe it's hard to do but try to explain the black wheel thing to me.
Also there are so many brands and choices it has drove me nuts looking at all of them. And 99% of them I don't like.
I want 9.5's for the front and 10.5-11's for the back and I've about given up and I'm going to stick with stock wheels.

The black wheel thing is a trend, just like Cragar SS wheels were. Times and tastes change.

Make chrome a comeback!

BaylorCamaro · 10-03-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by strych9

The black wheel thing is a trend, just like Cragar SS wheels were. Times and tastes change.

Make chrome a comeback!

Correct, it's a current trend. There are certain groups of people that have taken a liking to (large) chrome wheels in the past decade or so. As a result I believe it killed the chrome look for most people. I love black wheels but on certain colors of vehicles

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mntgome1 · 10-03-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by strych9

The black wheel thing is a trend, just like Cragar SS wheels were. Times and tastes change.

Make chrome a comeback!

Times and taste have changed. I still see a ton of chrome wheels out there on the roads. I Think it just depends on what theme your going with and the color of your Camaro. The Cragar S/S wheels are still my number one choice when it comes to chrome. Im still considering purchasing a pair just to keep and mount if or when I think the black rim thing gets old. Cragar's just speak American Muscle.

newagemuscle · 10-03-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by strych9

The black wheel thing is a trend, just like Cragar SS wheels were. Times and tastes change.

Make chrome a comeback!

That's exactly why I kept my stock wheels. I have had TSW gun metal wheels on my car for over two years, but I know everything is cyclical. Eventually everyone will probably be trying to get rid of their dark wheels again for polished or chrome. Just like bell bottoms, everything seems to come and go... and comes again.

austinjames · 10-03-2012, 10:49 AM

who cares whats popular. Do what you like.

RADREVX · 10-03-2012, 02:45 PM

those chrome exchange wheels sure look nice to me. my car is black also. where did you find that ad?

Sir Nuke · 10-03-2012, 03:01 PM

cornfield, I'm an older hotrodder as well, and I TOO still like the look of Chromed wheels, so I had my Stock 20's Chromed....I LOVE EM that way!

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austinjames · 10-03-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RADREVX

those chrome exchange wheels sure look nice to me. my car is black also. where did you find that ad?

just googled "camaro5 chrome rims"

PAUL SS · 10-03-2012, 03:45 PM

I like those Niche in chrome, I now have two on my list. I could go with this pkg.

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rickyrocket · 10-03-2012, 06:00 PM

those would look good on your color

Bradrulz · 10-03-2012, 07:14 PM

I peeper chrome and in my mid 30's.....must be a generation preference

10-03-2012, 07:30 AM	#1
cornfield camaro Drives: 2011 l99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 305	I just don't get it! I've been trying to find some wheels to put on my victory red 2ss and mostly I see black wheels available. Chrome wheels are apparently not the popular choice. I'm not critical of peoples choices at all but I must be a dinosaur(62) for liking chrome or highly polished wheels. Maybe it's hard to do but try to explain the black wheel thing to me. Also there are so many brands and choices it has drove me nuts looking at all of them. And 99% of them I don't like. I want 9.5's for the front and 10.5-11's for the back and I've about given up and I'm going to stick with stock wheels.

10-03-2012, 10:09 AM	#2
ss04flores 2012 Camaro SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 543	Get the original chrome dipped and have them widen. __________________ _________________________ 2012 IMB CAMARO SS

10-03-2012, 10:49 AM	#8
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	who cares whats popular. Do what you like. __________________

10-03-2012, 03:01 PM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	cornfield, I'm an older hotrodder as well, and I TOO still like the look of Chromed wheels, so I had my Stock 20's Chromed....I LOVE EM that way! __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 10-04-2012 at 03:53 AM.

10-03-2012, 03:45 PM	#12
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I like those Niche in chrome, I now have two on my list. I could go with this pkg. 20" Wheel/Tire package 5 : 275/315 VREDESTEIN SESSANTA (2)- Niche 20X8.5 Concourse (2)- Niche 20x10 Concourse (2)- 275/40R20 VREDESTEIN (2)- 315/35R20 VREDESTEIN (4)- Original TPMS Sensors GM Pt# 12768826 - Mounting - Balancing - Black OR Chrome Lugs - Centering Rings - FREE Shipping SHIPPED TO YOUR DOORSTEP: PACKAGE ABOVE $2672 __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

10-03-2012, 10:33 AM	#3
papawattz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS +2014 El Tigre Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 344 View My Garage	hey, check out these wheels, I put them on my victory red SS and think they look awesome! I get compliments everywhere I go. >>> NEW 20" \| 22" NICHE CONCOURSE DEEP CONCAVE -- STARTING @ $1298 SHIPPED! ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) BestWheelDeals

10-03-2012, 02:45 PM	#9
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	those chrome exchange wheels sure look nice to me. my car is black also. where did you find that ad?

10-03-2012, 06:00 PM	#13
rickyrocket Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 1,309	those would look good on your color

10-03-2012, 07:14 PM	#14
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	I peeper chrome and in my mid 30's.....must be a generation preference __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout