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Wheel Poll - Black for Youngsters, Chrome for Old Farts?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Desert Snow, Jun 2, 2013.

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Which color wheel looks better?

Poll closed Jul 2, 2013.

  1. I'm under 35 - Black

    226 vote(s)
    50.8%

  2. I'm under 35 - Chrome

    27 vote(s)
    6.1%

  3. I'm over 35 - Black

    87 vote(s)
    19.6%

  4. I'm over 35 - Chrome

    29 vote(s)
    6.5%

  5. I'm 35 and I like both

    17 vote(s)
    3.8%

  6. This is s stupid poll

    59 vote(s)
    13.3%
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  1. Jun 4, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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    Desert Snow

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    Seems the hatred of chrome is not so much a generational thing as a Tacomaworld thing. Even so, the ratio of black:chrome is much higher in the younger group.

    Agree. To me, black wheels are just FUGLY.

    I don't know. When was the last time you were called a youngster outside of a nursing home?
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    oldstick

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    It's working out great for me though. I already gotten several smoking deals on replacement bumpers, step bars and such due to the low demand on here.

    One of these days in the future, they too may "see" the wisdom of their elders....
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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    Chrome for homos
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM
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    Wut?
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    ToyComa92

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    I think he thinks chrome is gay///:notsure:
     
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  6. Jun 5, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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    DEEVON911

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    :notsure:
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    Im 41. Black MK6's on my Superwhite DCSB. Love black, chrome is teh suck.
     
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  8. Jun 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    ToyComa92

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    I just think chrome looks cheap, I like the blacked out look. But not spares, It has to be GLOSS black.
     
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  9. Jun 5, 2013 at 11:49 PM
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    I'm closing in on 50, and I still like Chrome wheels.
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:48 AM
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    Painting stock wheels with a rattle can now that looks cheap. There are also alot of butt ugly black wheels out there. Some however are nice but few of what Ive seen.
     
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  11. Jun 6, 2013 at 5:05 AM
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    ToyComa92

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    I rattle canned my stock ones but I did it right. Sanded primered and cleared it just like a regular three stage. The worst look on wheels are fake chrome.
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2013 at 5:44 AM
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    I'm 27 and I think it depends on the vehicle. I had black wheels on my taco but for my current ride ('12 jetta) Im gonna go with silver wheels.

    my '10 taco with black
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    my 07 with chrome/black

    [​IMG]
     
    Zombie Runner, Jun 6, 2013
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  13. Jun 6, 2013 at 6:10 AM
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    I'm 30 and I have flat black. Just like the look. Chrome is good too just not my preference.
     
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  14. Jun 6, 2013 at 6:15 AM
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    I'm 38[​IMG]
     
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  15. Jun 6, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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    Wheels are like clothes - the styles go in and out.

    I'm 49 and I've liked and hated both depending on the overall look of the truck.

    But oh man ... remember when the fad was steel WHITE spokes?!
     
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  16. Jun 6, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    Yes, that's nice... :)

     
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  17. Jun 6, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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  18. Jun 6, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    Everything in moderation. Theres a limit to how much chrome one vehicle can have. If your riding a civic with chrome door sills, Its ghetto. If your riding an AMG with chrome door sills... Not so bad.
     
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  19. Jun 6, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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    I'm 42 and I also believe it's color dependent. I think flat black looks sweet on neutral colored trucks though... I've always liked the played down look of military vehicles.
     
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  20. Jun 6, 2013 at 8:51 AM
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    Military can have some pretty badass setups that's for sure
     
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