0TheRadioFlyer97

I got My C6-Z Chrome Repo wheels because they were in stock, and I wanted new tires really more than wheels. (I wasn't thinking too well)

They look okay, but don't really blend well with the "stealthy" look of the rest of the car. My biggest complaint about these wheels is I spend almost as much time cleaning the wheels as I do the entire interior and exterior.



I want to swap them out for the black with Machined face version like this car:



Comments?

Rapid Fred

Totally a matter of taste -- I think that's kind of a trendy look.

I think the black centers with machined rims will look great today and in the long run...

canecorso69

They look good to me. But I feel on you on the stealth look. My wheels were suppose to be done today. Negative, another week the powdercoater tells me.

Vetteman Jack

I usually go in favor of the chrome wheels, but those machine faced ones look awesome.

0TheRadioFlyer97

Next question: Looking for a vendor that sells the machined face in: 18x9.5 and 19x10

I may get another set of rear tires that are a little less "rubber band" looking. I'd like to match the thickness of the front tire.

KingTut

If the cleaning problem is from brake dust - get some ceramic brake pads.

bencini231

yaknow

pm me if your sincerely interested in riding yourself of these tires and wheels with size of wheels and rubber and what you think you want for them.

0TheRadioFlyer97

Brake dust isn't too much of a problem. It's the occasional rain storm, and mis-guided lawn sprinklers. My car's a daily driver and I detail it about once a month. When the chrome is clean it's CLEAN, i just don't care for the crazy effort for a wheel i don't really think matches



I have to find where to get the replacement wheels first. I plan to keep the tires (at least the front ones) i will probably keep the backs too.....until i destroy them in a plume off smoke. I"ll let you know.

armysoldierboy

MACHINED FACE is

NemesisC5

Have you tried Corvettes of Houston?

65convt

I put the Black machined face wheels on the wifes Black convt/ Black top and Love the Stealthy look. We put them on 2 yrs ago and everyone compliments us on them. They are .
I peronally think you will like the change. But, they still need polishing.
Rick

madmatt9471

Honestly I like both!

The second ones do look pretty dang good! I'd say to try to let the new ones grow on you a bit then make a decision

I got them on mine and I love 'em


Thanks,Matt

BillY2KFRC

Go with the black machined wheels, they really make that car stand out. And stay away from ceramic pads, not worth the braking performance you lose.

De_Vette

I think those machined wheel have the look your talking about. They actually look really aggressive on that vette, I'm wondering if they aren't a larger size. Almost seems like they are 19/20s.

JW Motorsports

I'll check and see if we have them in stock.

BWF07

I am not big on the black wheel look, as I believe it is a trend now and may not last, whereas chrome has been around forever. With that said, I do however think that on some cars the black wheels or the machine finoshed wheels do look good on certain cars. They would work well with yours.

As for cleaning I agree 110%. I spend a lot more time on mine then I did on the original polished aluminum wheels.

JW Motorsports

We will have them next week.

CUlookin

I always thought chromies were an easy clean up, just a daily wipe down with a microfiber and that's all it took? Am I wrong?

0TheRadioFlyer97

I'm not a "daily-cleaner" type. The C6-Z style is about a 3 on a scale of 10 on difficulty to clean.....the same cannot be said for the 98 vert in the garage:



These are ALMOST as much of a PITA as a set of wire wheels. Thankfully the car never sees water.....or road for that matter I'd been in hibernation for the past few months.