Chrome

 

I also agree with chrome. The spokes are gray, so the black looks out of place.

 

Black works for me…I like the idea they blend into the center of the rim. I think its a cool look imo!

 

1 for black

 

Well, you know they saying: Once you go chrome, you gotta leave it at home...or something like that...🤣 I like the black, but I'm sure they'll get nicked up, so, the chrome will show less of that. I tell ya, when I was in CO and saw a truck with OEM black ZR2 wheels, I WANTED them! They were bada$$. I wonder if I can find a dealer that will take mine in trade + some $$ and put some black wheels on. Or, maybe, I'll buy a second set, and put the Falkens on the black wheels and some new dedicated winter tires on the grey ones....

 

I say the Black

 

Didn't think I would like the black ones, but honestly they look perfectly fine. In a couple of days, you won't even notice.

 

I think maybe the downside of the black ones might be...after you got used to it, if one loosened up and fell off, you might not notice. I bought blue anodized valve stem caps (sorta match my truck) not for style, but to easily locate them when it came time to air down or air up on the trail.

 

Chrome.

 

For the lugnuts, I could go either way! It is really a subtle change. You should go with the ones YOU like best!

Nice job on the caliper paint! Did you paint them in place? Or did you remove them to paint them? What paint system did you use? I've considered doing this since my Z71 is black with some red accents. I think the calipers would be a nice touch!

 

Thanks!
I painted the calipers in place.......with a stiff acid brush it's pretty easy to do and no masking is required IMHO. Masking just creates a bigger mess......
I used to build model kits as a kid so it maybe helps, but at 64 I have bigger toys.
I used the G2 caliper paint.....it's a 2-part epoxy paint made specifically for caliper heat and also provides a tough thick coating. Used it before on my Silverado and it's durable and good looking.
2-Coats required, 30-min between coats............and you have about 2-hours before the paint sets up hard.

I pulled the tires from one side at a time as I don't have the capability of having the whole truck in the air.......
So, I had to purchase 2-kits one for each side.....otherwise there is just not enough time before the paint sets.

https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100...8?sid=autolinker&url=https://www.tirerack.com/brakes/g2-caliper-paintsystem-set

 

@BigMick23 Chrome lugnuts and what mud flaps did you get? Pics of mudflaps please.

 

I got the Gatorback mud flaps........super spendy but are heavy duty and very durable.
I've had them before and they give a more rugged nice looking flap and provide excellent protection.
Good protection for the wider profile tires on the ZR2

Didn't care for the other offerings for my ZR2......

 

If you hadn't pointed it out, I would likely never have noticed the difference one way or the other. Both look fine to me.

 

Black

 

Black! I replaced my chrome with black.

 

Either... but do yourself a favor and get some that don't have caps over the actual lug nut.

 

Either = 4
Chrome = 4
Black = 6
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Thanks for all the replies.......I've decided to go with black for now and see how I like them over time.
If they do get marked up easily I can always go back to chrome.

The black ones I got are solid lug nuts and not capped like the stock ones are.
I also have 1-black locking (keyed) lug nut on each wheel just in case!

Thanks.....

 

I put black ones on my 2017 ZR2, same color wheels just different design, at first I was up in the air, later I liked them better than the chrome.

now ya have me thinking as I have the ZR2 wheels on my AT4..hmmmmmm

I also have the Chevy center caps on my Canyon

 

You just have to be totally different

 

Chrome.