Black wheels
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Black wheels
Why does everyone have them on their 2010-2014 mustang? I was looking through new wheel threads, trying to get ideas of what wheels I like...and they were almost all black wheels. I guess I'm just not a fan of wheels that are darker than your tires...looks weird to me. What do you all think?
Has anyone chromed or polished the factory brembo wheels?
Anyway...I don't intend to offend anyone, I've just never been a big fan of black wheels.
Has anyone chromed or polished the factory brembo wheels?
Anyway...I don't intend to offend anyone, I've just never been a big fan of black wheels.
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Just seems to be the in thing right now. I'm considering charcoal just bc my 2012 has so much with the charcoal trim at the bottom. Though my silver factory wheels are a nice contrast with the race red and charcoal. And it's not just with the 2010-2014 mustangs. I'm on Camaro5 and its on the Gen 5 Camaros too.
#3
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Why does everyone have them on their 2010-2014 mustang? I was looking through new wheel threads, trying to get ideas of what wheels I like...and they were almost all black wheels. I guess I'm just not a fan of wheels that are darker than your tires...looks weird to me. What do you all think?
Has anyone chromed or polished the factory brembo wheels?
Anyway...I don't intend to offend anyone, I've just never been a big fan of black wheels.
Has anyone chromed or polished the factory brembo wheels?
Anyway...I don't intend to offend anyone, I've just never been a big fan of black wheels.
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Legacy TMS Member
I don't get it either. I have the 'black chrome' on my Challenger (so gunmetal really), and still can't get used to it.
I've seen a couple Camaros with a black wheel that looks exactly like a car from the old days with the hubcap missing. Or the used black rims folks would pick up to keep the snow tires on.
I've seen a couple Camaros with a black wheel that looks exactly like a car from the old days with the hubcap missing. Or the used black rims folks would pick up to keep the snow tires on.
#6
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I just put the American Muscle charcoal 19X8.5s on my Performance White 12GT vert. This is the 12 Shelby style wheel. I don't like black wheels either but the charcoal is different. Definitely gives the car more attitude and it does blend nicely with the black top and lower body cladding.
#7
Its really a matter of personal preference. Some people like them, some don't, and some are indifferent. Get what you like.
If you want something in-between, how about the brembo package wheels (grey semigloss metallic)? You can often pick them up for a reasonable price when someone trades out their stock wheels.
If you want something in-between, how about the brembo package wheels (grey semigloss metallic)? You can often pick them up for a reasonable price when someone trades out their stock wheels.
#8
I went through three sets of wheels before I put on my current chromed wheels. I have a set of "gunmetal gray" wheels - from a 2011 MCA Mustang - that I will run in the winter, with all weather tires. This is my daily driver and "winter road salt" is pretty tough on chromed wheels. Steeda has some nice chrome wheels that fit over the Brembo brakes.
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#9
GTR Member
Yup, black is the "in" thing, almost like belly buttons, everyone has them.
Not my cup of tea either. Why be like everyone else?
Now, a polished/chrome/silver or whatever wheel with black accents is a different story, some I like some I don't.
I wasn't a big fan of the Brembo wheels at first, but now that I own a Mustang with them on it I definitely do like them and the "Dark Titanium" color looks really good on a black car.
Not my cup of tea either. Why be like everyone else?
Now, a polished/chrome/silver or whatever wheel with black accents is a different story, some I like some I don't.
I wasn't a big fan of the Brembo wheels at first, but now that I own a Mustang with them on it I definitely do like them and the "Dark Titanium" color looks really good on a black car.
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#10
Cobra Member
I don't do the "in thing". I do what I like and what I think looks good on the car. If everyone else happens to like it (or not), I really don't give a rat's ***.
So, you're not a fan of black wheels - don't put them on your car.
So, you're not a fan of black wheels - don't put them on your car.
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Its really a matter of personal preference. Some people like them, some don't, and some are indifferent. Get what you like.
If you want something in-between, how about the brembo package wheels (grey semigloss metallic)? You can often pick them up for a reasonable price when someone trades out their stock wheels.
If you want something in-between, how about the brembo package wheels (grey semigloss metallic)? You can often pick them up for a reasonable price when someone trades out their stock wheels.
I don't get it either. I have the 'black chrome' on my Challenger (so gunmetal really), and still can't get used to it.
I've seen a couple Camaros with a black wheel that looks exactly like a car from the old days with the hubcap missing. Or the used black rims folks would pick up to keep the snow tires on.
I've seen a couple Camaros with a black wheel that looks exactly like a car from the old days with the hubcap missing. Or the used black rims folks would pick up to keep the snow tires on.
Yup, black is the "in" thing, almost like belly buttons, everyone has them.
Not my cup of tea either. Why be like everyone else?
Now, a polished/chrome/silver or whatever wheel with black accents is a different story, some I like some I don't.
I wasn't a big fan of the Brembo wheels at first, but now that I own a Mustang with them on it I definitely do like them and the "Dark Titanium" color looks really good on a black car.
Not my cup of tea either. Why be like everyone else?
Now, a polished/chrome/silver or whatever wheel with black accents is a different story, some I like some I don't.
I wasn't a big fan of the Brembo wheels at first, but now that I own a Mustang with them on it I definitely do like them and the "Dark Titanium" color looks really good on a black car.
I just think chrome or polished alloy is a more timeless look. I really like the five spoke base GT wheels, but just wish they were 19's instead of 18's.
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It is personal choice. I guess SOME chrome wheels don't look too bad (ie: the Shelby wheels) but I do prefer the "racer" look and less "bling". Chrome also has is downfalls with weight, pitting and if you accidentally curb your wheels you can't cover it with a little touch-up paint. Polished wheels would be a good alternative but keeping them looking good is like having a second job.
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I would like to get a killer set of black wheels for my Roush someday.
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I prefer chrome or bright aluminum wheels. I guess it may be that when I was a kid most cars had hub caps instead of aluminum wheels. If your wheels were black then it meant you lost your hub caps. Not usually a good thing.
Everybody has different tastes and ideas. That's why we each customize a bit different. I say go for whatever makes it "your" Mustang.
Everybody has different tastes and ideas. That's why we each customize a bit different. I say go for whatever makes it "your" Mustang.