black rims!!!

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.

Red__Zed · 02-17-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOLE

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.

Gunmetal is actually really popular. My summer rims for the subie are actually gunmetal.

IMO, it can be pretty tough to pull off well, since you have to deal with it sometimes looking black, and sometimes looking grey.

I tried it on the s2k for a little while, never got comfortable with the look.

djpathfinder · 02-26-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Gunmetal is actually really popular. My summer rims for the subie are actually gunmetal.

IMO, it can be pretty tough to pull off well, since you have to deal with it sometimes looking black, and sometimes looking grey.

I tried it on the s2k for a little while, never got comfortable with the look.

I think it looked great on your S2000.

djpathfinder · 02-26-2011, 06:54 PM

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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.

LunaZ · 02-26-2011, 08:36 PM

I think the OP meant to say he hates cheap black rims that don't work on the car.
So far, everyone who has responded with their black rims is an example of the concept done well.

Personally, I'm not a fan of the panda or stormtrooper look, so no black rims for me on my PW.
I also think black rims are soon to wane in popularity, only to resurge again in another ten years.Been there, done that. I'll spare you guys the scanned pics of my old cars with black rims

zero · 02-26-2011, 09:00 PM

I was thinking of the black rims but I was sold on Ti gunmetal.

gbrettin · 02-26-2011, 09:15 PM

Ive got black rims w/ winter tires. I think they look pretty sharp. I'll throw on the rays late spring.

https://picasaweb.google.com/gbretti...74933624707506

TheGreatOne · 02-26-2011, 11:54 PM

I painted the Rays on my Lancer black before I got my 370Z, I find it looks stealth.

I am most likely staying with my stock 40th wheels for awhile, but If I changed, I could only see myself going with black, maaaaybe gunmetal. I think silver or chrome would look horrible on this colour

Its kinda like with sneakers, I can no longer wear white socks, has to be black!

Waiz · 02-27-2011, 12:04 AM

Nice wheels in this thread

KillerBee370 · 02-27-2011, 12:25 AM

LunaZ · 02-27-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Its kinda like with sneakers, I can no longer wear white socks, has to be black!

Funny, I just started wearing white socks to be daring and bold.
When all the sheep are black...

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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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!

toxik · 02-27-2011, 11:30 AM

that black 350 looks sick, job well done

SophiaZ · 02-28-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

those common cheap *** rims on TC's, Civic, etc.....gloss black spokes with the silver outline? yeah....people with no style. Typically teens with no cash.

HEY HEY now..I had gloss black spokes with chrome lip on my black Z! Looked sharp, don't hate

02-26-2011, 08:36 PM	#50 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I think the OP meant to say he hates cheap black rims that don't work on the car. So far, everyone who has responded with their black rims is an example of the concept done well. Personally, I'm not a fan of the panda or stormtrooper look, so no black rims for me on my PW. I also think black rims are soon to wane in popularity, only to resurge again in another ten years.Been there, done that. I'll spare you guys the scanned pics of my old cars with black rims __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-26-2011, 09:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	I was thinking of the black rims but I was sold on Ti gunmetal. __________________

02-26-2011, 09:15 PM	#52 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,277 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589150	Ive got black rims w/ winter tires. I think they look pretty sharp. I'll throw on the rays late spring. https://picasaweb.google.com/gbretti...74933624707506 Last edited by gbrettin; 02-26-2011 at 09:18 PM.

02-26-2011, 11:54 PM	#53 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I painted the Rays on my Lancer black before I got my 370Z, I find it looks stealth. I am most likely staying with my stock 40th wheels for awhile, but If I changed, I could only see myself going with black, maaaaybe gunmetal. I think silver or chrome would look horrible on this colour Its kinda like with sneakers, I can no longer wear white socks, has to be black! __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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02-17-2011, 04:38 PM	#46 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 15	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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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Nice wheels in this thread

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