Wheel Opinion (not another one)

[RoboLuke]

Oh yes, another "what do you think of these wheels on my car" threads.

I like my white stockers, but they are starting to turn yellow and I need something bigger/better. I've been pretty fixated on C5 Z06 wheels since I saw Barney's car.

http://ltxtech.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=205&pictureid=406

I'm just not that big a fan of chrome. Silver seemed to bland with my car, gunmetal was too dark. The color I liked the best was Argent, but it was hard to find many people that had them.

http://i25.tinypic.com/2ppg6xw.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/2hxumr.jpg

I haven't been able to find much information on argent wheels issues/concerns. Am I just not looking very well?

Here's a quick chop I did of them on my car.
http://i29.tinypic.com/k55y7l.jpg

Was looking to get some OE 17x9.5s all around. I'm not looking to be that original or stand out in a crowd. I just wanting something fairly simple, inexpensive, and that will look good.

(I know I need to lower it)

What do you all think?

[Huff035]

I love the chrome...

[Tarheel'Z']

dont wanna stand out or be original??well doesnt the argent part mean otherwise??im just saying:peace2:,,i think barney's car is sweet,,hell its been my desktop background for a couple months now..i dont think you could go wrong with any of the above

[RoboLuke]

I love the chrome...
So do I. Just don't want to go that route.


dont wanna stand out or be original??well doesnt the argent part mean otherwise??
I just didn't want people to tell me to save up for CCWs, iForged, etc.

I'd be perfectly happy with some replica 'vette wheels. Just need help deciding on the finish.

[AChotrod]

They look great but Im a fan of stockers if they are salvagable

[Huff035]

So do I. Just don't want to go that route.


I don't really think any of the other finishes flow with the car enough, but that could just be me.


They look great but Im a fan of stockers if they are salvagable

Yeah because you have the best factory wheels lol. Those are the only factory wheels I would keep on my car from the LT's anyways

[RoboLuke]

They look great but Im a fan of stockers if they are salvagable
I'll always keep them. They have some pretty gnarly curb rash when I got them and I've been wanting to upgrade the wheels for awhile now.

[PUMPKINMAN]

i would go with chrome... and some 18x10.5 on the rear and 18x9.5.. or even some 19x9.5 on rears would look awesome

[Transamman25]

What about White ZR1's ?

[bluebird94]

I don't understand what argent is. Are they like.. painted.. or what the hell is argent :confused:

[tomsws6]

go 18's all the way around

[BaddAss93TA]

What about White ZR1's ?

definatly

[K-Dawg]

I like the set in the first pic. What are you gonna do with your white wheels? I've been thinking about trying to find some whitey's for a while now. Even contimplated painting mine white.

[Huff035]

I really like the white Zr1 idea. that would look pretty good.

Do an orange lip. lol. jk

[popo8]

You know Im gonna vote for the Chrome Zo6's with the 17/18 stagger....

[Toronto_LT1]

i know you have white rims on there now but i really like what this guy did to his ZR1's.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti204.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti203.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti202.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti201.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/media1.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti047small.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti037small.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/latestxti034small.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/23after2.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff255/Toronto_LT1/22after1.jpg

good luck with your search,sabaktes.

[Transamman25]

lookie lookie them r seckzy !

[crows93z]

those look great. at night the wheels almost look brighter than the paint though

[Tarheel'Z']

can you buy white ZR-1's or is it just a matter of painting or powdercoating?im feeling those whities,wish it was white top though..man i gotta get rid of these stockers

[1hottcamaro]

You know Im gonna vote for the Chrome Zo6's with the 17/18 stagger....


I agree!!!


And no on the white ZR1s IMO

[CALL911]

I think the white ZR1's would be the best looking wheel for your car. Get 18's.

The Gunmetal grey only looks good on darker colored cars IMO. I had them on my car for a period of time, but never liked them. I sold them to a guy who put them on his quasar blue camaro, and they looked great on his ride.

All really matters of opinion on here, just depends on what you want. If you really care what other people think look good, again, I love the white ZR1 look for your car/color combination.

If you care, here's my car with the gunmetal grey Z06 wheels.
http://i31.tinypic.com/vg4oj9.jpg

[Bowtie4Life]

i think that the white zr1's would look really good on his car. They look good, simple design, wont stand out, will need a second look to tell they're not oems, and will still keep the right look and feel of being a 30th.

[Neil350]

We had white Zr1s on a buddies 97, car looked killer.

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/441622283.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=22283)

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/441622285.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=22285)

[Tarheel'Z']

do you buy them white or make them white?

[crows93z]

I also think gunmetal ZR1's would look killer. I'll try to find pictures of my friend's car with them...

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v123/137/18/1307610128/n1307610128_30685308_7110.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v123/137/18/1307610128/n1307610128_30685310_7835.jpg

And that's with 17x9.5's in the back... do a 315 and lower to fill out those rear wheel wells and it would look siiiiiiiiiiiick... in my opinion.

[RoboLuke]

I think the white ZR1's would be the best looking wheel for your car. Get 18's.




i think that the white zr1's would look really good on his car. They look good, simple design, wont stand out, will need a second look to tell they're not oems, and will still keep the right look and feel of being a 30th.

I understand where you guys are coming from, but if I wanted white wheels I'd just stick with what I have now. I'd rather go a different route and get some darker wheels (preferably Argent, which no one has told me anything about yet). I'll still keep the OEM wheels.


I also think gunmetal ZR1's would look killer. I'll try to find pictures of my friend's car with them...


And that's with 17x9.5's in the back... do a 315 and lower to fill out those rear wheel wells and it would look siiiiiiiiiiiick... in my opinion.
Those do look really good, but I'm partial to the C5 Z06s, but those make me think the Argent 17x9.5s will look good on my car.

[Neil350]

do you buy them white or make them white?

You would need to have them powder coated. Which is a good idea for the original poster if he wants to do some thing custom.

[mrbadlt1]

i would go with chrome... and some 18x10.5 on the rear and 18x9.5.. or even some 19x9.5 on rears would look awesome

exactly what he said, the chrome ones look good on your car

[5POINT7]

I like the chrome, or white, IMO/no offense lol i dont think the gunmetal/grey would look good with your orange stripes.

[Transamman25]

www.Profesionalpowdercoatingservice.com (http://www.Profesionalpowdercoatingservice.com) for powder coating