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Does any one else black rims are getting old fast?

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thisbudsforyou Enthusiast

thisbudsforyou

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I used to really like the look of black rims now its just old and everyone has them and they all look the same. I think chrome will never be replaced maybe some black but not all.

 

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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I like wheels with the machined finish the best. Mainly because Im lazy and just want to spray wheel cleaner on them and rinse, but I think chrome, and black look just as good.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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i think it depends on the truck. some trucks can pull off black wheels, some cant. i see more trucks that shouldn't have black wheels more then should. that's just my opinion.

 

around me black wheels WAY outnumber chrome, and the rockstar rims outnumber any other kind of rim....

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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Rockstar rims in general are getting old

 

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Brian66D Enthusiast

Brian66D

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black rims are not getting old...just need to be on the right vehicle.

 

rockstar rims....even though they look really good...are starting to get a little old to me.

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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I don't see many black rims around where I live....and still like the looks of them. Hopefully, my next truck will be greystone metallic with black rims.

Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

Silverado4x4

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Around here black rims were everywhere but now I noticed not near as many as before. I fad seems to be going out. I never liked black rims on any vehicle, just makes them look to plain and dull.

Brian66D Enthusiast

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I like the chrome rims myself.....

 

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yuck!

 

I hate that they are putting more chrome on the 12&13s...which is why my only options were an appearance pkg or LTZ. I sure hope they don't put much chrome on the 14s....that will be a sad day.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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I hate that they are putting more chrome on the 12&13s...which is why my only options were an appearance pkg or LTZ. I sure hope they don't put much chrome on the 14s....that will be a sad day.

 

 

Agreed.

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