ptroxx

Im wanting to swap out to some black wheels on my C6 and have a question.
What do you do about the valve stem..
Here are my wheels. but I want to go all black.. Wheels, lugs and stems. ?
Any thoughts...

jwaldro2

I want those wheels too. I have the ones you have powdercoated black. Anyway if you get them from house of wheels you will get black lugs and center caps. Ask them if they can get you black stems, if not ask gene and the guys at gmpartshouse. If they cant I would go ahead and install them and see what it looks like. If it sticks out like a sore thumb, plasti dip them. I would think they would be ok but its just my opinion lol

MachineSilver05C6

I got these from summit

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mc...model/corvette

They are really nice but a little pricey. More of a black chrome look but match my wheels really nice. I didnt go with a black valve stem. If i would of thought about it i probably would have. Unless your up close it dont stand out to bad.

Cor430vette

Black lugs are everywhere and black valve caps. You cant even see the valve stem with black valve caps....

lmello211

i intend to buy the same centennial wheels in satin for my silver car. nice pix. does anyone know if there is a difference in quality on the repros sold via the 2 bigger vendors on the forum or are they made buy the same mfg overseas ?

ptroxx

I have the black lugs on order.. gorilla's I was just wondering what everyone does with the stems.. Im just gonna wing it and see how they look... like you said I hope you cant even see them..

87C4_4spd

My factory black wheels came with chrome lugs and valve stems. I may change the lugs out at some point.

ptroxx

I have a breand new set of chrome ones in the garage.. Ill be bringing both with me when I swap them out.. I may want to leave a little chrome .... well have to see..

GS2013RTINT

Getting my wheels black chromed asked the SDMA to orderme a set of black chrome lugs from Gorilla. Seen they sell complete sets lugs, locks, stem covers and caps.

Cor430vette

Cant even see em right? Unless your looking for them and even when you do...they match with the rotors so ..who cares.

hongkongstewy

trading tiger

You can't see the valve stem on my gloss black factory wheels unless you're up close and specifically looking for them. I do intend to get some black valve caps, but that's more about the crossed-flag emblem than trying to completely black out my wheels.

rsssguy

I have a Centennial GS vert 6 spd Callaway. If your looking for really nice caps, go to harbor freight. I bought like five sets. They are a whopping 3 bucks. I did my wheel barrels in carbon mist metallic and put the black lugs on. I just ordered a second set of Centennial center caps that I'm having painted with the same paint code as the wheel. Up close, you can see the valve stem assembly which kind of bugs me so I'm going to probably spray them when I take wheels off to install new center caps. Sometimes say those harbor freight caps were my favorite addition since nothing else I've done has cost me 3 bucks

LEAVINU

Why not just use a rubber (blk) valve stem? Thats what I have.

QWKSRT

I thought it was a bit ludicrous and I laughed as I watched him do it but a friend of mine cut some black heat shrink tubing and pushed onto the valve stem then used a black plastic cap. That completely concealed the stem and blacks it all out.

ddanis60

Thats a great idea.. Simple too.

wayback

I took my parts off (cap and nut) and painted them black. Last about 2 yrs before they need repainting. Best to spin the tire so the valve stem is at the top to prevent it from falling in. They have a tight fitting
seal but why risk it.

spdkilz911

Hmmm.
I bought black caps and was told that the sensors do not come with black stems. I thought about taping everything up and painting the stems black. Like stated above, with the black caps on there you can't see much of the stem.
Not the best angle, but it's the best I have.

SeeFiveOhFun

Not quite black (matte gunmetal) and originally I wanted black lug nuts also but ended up with chrome. And since the center caps on the TSWs came polished, I thought it was a nice look that gives the wheels more depth and some contrast (but of course, opinions will vary). I Didn't change the valve stems but did buy black stem caps. Good luck on getting your favorite combo!

myfunz

Nice rims, I have a black vette not sure if I wan to go black or gray? where did you get them?