black rims!!!

370Z Purist · 02-16-2011, 09:18 PM

IBTL...

This should be in The Lounge, not in the Z General Discussion.

And really, if you're going to complain about black wheels, why not just ignore or spit at them? If you're not going to have black wheels, then why bother with anyone else's?

Endgame · 02-16-2011, 09:41 PM

I LOVE my black CE's...

Waiz · 02-16-2011, 10:49 PM

Darth Vader does not approve of this thread:

OP, you're not the first person to not like black wheels I think it's an acquired taste.

I will probably always have black wheels, I love the contrast.

cheshirecat · 02-16-2011, 11:28 PM

I had black wheels on my 350 for a while- I added a vinyl stripe (first red, then silver) to differentiate the wheel from the tire. It's kinda weird- a lot of the times going to a black rim will make the car seem like it has one size smaller wheel because the lip gets lost near the tire. 19s will look like 18s, 18s like 17s, etc.

just an example so you can see what im talking about- i think the stripe really helps make the black wheels "pop".

Waiz · 02-16-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I had black wheels on my 350 for a while- I added a vinyl stripe (first red, then silver) to differentiate the wheel from the tire. It's kinda weird- a lot of the times going to a black rim will make the car seem like it has one size smaller wheel because the lip gets lost near the tire. 19s will look like 18s, 18s like 17s, etc.

just an example so you can see what im talking about- i think the stripe really helps make the black wheels "pop".

I will say it again.....too bad you're selling your wheels, your setup is one of my favs

Nikon FM · 02-16-2011, 11:54 PM

Weird thread. I guess those who started black wheels being a look, led

djpathfinder · 02-26-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I had black wheels on my 350 for a while- I added a vinyl stripe (first red, then silver) to differentiate the wheel from the tire. It's kinda weird- a lot of the times going to a black rim will make the car seem like it has one size smaller wheel because the lip gets lost near the tire. 19s will look like 18s, 18s like 17s, etc.

just an example so you can see what im talking about- i think the stripe really helps make the black wheels "pop".

Yeah the thin stripe helps to separate wheel from tire and looks awesome while spinning. Nice drop and stance, btw.

optiontrader · 02-27-2011, 11:21 AM

I'm a polished/silver rim wheel type, myself (though the gunmetal 40th rims are pretty awesome, too

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I had black wheels on my 350 for a while- I added a vinyl stripe (first red, then silver) to differentiate the wheel from the tire. It's kinda weird- a lot of the times going to a black rim will make the car seem like it has one size smaller wheel because the lip gets lost near the tire. 19s will look like 18s, 18s like 17s, etc.

just an example so you can see what im talking about- i think the stripe really helps make the black wheels "pop".

I'm with djpath: this looks good. I wasn't a fan of the 350Z styling (went with the G35 for two years instead). But what you did here makes me eat my words. Nice work!

3SeventyZ · 02-17-2011, 10:33 AM

I hate black wheels.

spitfire9200 · 02-17-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

I hate black wheels.

har har

Waiz · 02-17-2011, 02:50 PM

Oh and racist thread is racist

MC · 02-17-2011, 03:14 PM

TipsZ · 02-17-2011, 03:18 PM

I guess another reason to hate me ...

SPOHN · 02-17-2011, 03:18 PM

Now that is tight. I don't know what the hype is though. Lol

ZOLE · 02-17-2011, 04:38 PM

I seem to be one of the few who like gunmetal wheels. One day I might get around to upgrading my wheels with something like the one shown below (Volk VR-G2). I think they offer the best of both worlds, black under certain lighting and dark silver in others. Also, I really like how the 40th Anniversary wheels look.

02-16-2011, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	IBTL... This should be in The Lounge, not in the Z General Discussion. And really, if you're going to complain about black wheels, why not just ignore or spit at them? If you're not going to have black wheels, then why bother with anyone else's? __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-16-2011, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
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02-16-2011, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I LOVE my black CE's...

02-16-2011, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Darth Vader does not approve of this thread: OP, you're not the first person to not like black wheels I think it's an acquired taste. I will probably always have black wheels, I love the contrast.

02-16-2011, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	I had black wheels on my 350 for a while- I added a vinyl stripe (first red, then silver) to differentiate the wheel from the tire. It's kinda weird- a lot of the times going to a black rim will make the car seem like it has one size smaller wheel because the lip gets lost near the tire. 19s will look like 18s, 18s like 17s, etc. just an example so you can see what im talking about- i think the stripe really helps make the black wheels "pop".

02-17-2011, 02:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Oh and racist thread is racist

02-17-2011, 03:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Now that is tight. I don't know what the hype is though. Lol __________________

02-17-2011, 04:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 16	I seem to be one of the few who like gunmetal wheels. One day I might get around to upgrading my wheels with something like the one shown below (Volk VR-G2). I think they offer the best of both worlds, black under certain lighting and dark silver in others. Also, I really like how the 40th Anniversary wheels look.

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