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Old 09-08-2019 | 12:55 PM
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Currently have the OEM satin black wheels on GT silver car- I would prefer something that is a little more visible, more defined as the details on the beautifully designed OEM wheels are hard to make out. What do you all think looks best between the Forgeline GA1R in Transparent Smoke vs Graphite vs Pearl Gray on GT Silver? And opionions on the Forgeline ZH1? Thanks!


Forgeline ZH1


Transparent Smoke

Graphite

Pearl Gray

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Old 09-08-2019 | 01:14 PM
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I love transparent smoke - the pearl gray is also nice.
Old 09-08-2019 | 01:23 PM
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Considering same wheel for my GTS. For your car I like the transparent smoke.
Old 09-08-2019 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fang911
Currently have the OEM satin black wheels on GT silver car- I would prefer something that is a little more visible, more defined as the details on the beautifully designed OEM wheels are hard to make out. What do you all think looks best between the Forgeline GA1R in Transparent Smoke vs Graphite vs Pearl Gray on GT Silver? Thanks!

Transparent Smoke

Graphite

Pearl Gray
Pearl Gray...Trans Smoke is cool too...they seem very similar.
Old 09-08-2019 | 01:35 PM
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(deleted)- edited initial post- thanks.

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I like the GA1R the best because of it's open design and easy cleaning. I have pccb, so it stays pretty clean anyway. The ZH1 is a good looking wheel, but I suspect would require some patience to clean.
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ZH1 looks a lot like the stock Corvette wheel IMHO...
Old 09-08-2019 | 07:32 PM
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I had a similar debate on finish for the GE1R on my last car, ended up going with Satin Titanium as I wanted something in a satin finish that was darker than Pearl Gray but lighter than Graphite. Worth a look as well.


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Wow...those GE1R's are beautiful on your car...then satin titanium have a little reflection to them which is nice.

Really like the ZH1's too...but as One and Done stated...prob a bit of a PITA to clean.
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Forgeline GE1R in Pearl Gray on my old 991.1 GT3 RS


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Satin Titanium, then Pearl Gray. ZH1 looks complicated. Not a long term wheel.
Old 09-09-2019 | 11:54 AM
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Do you have PCCB or steels? If it's PCCB, I prefer a wheel that's more open and a finish that disappears, in order to show those rotors and calipers.
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I think transparent smoke?
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Thanks for all the input...am buying a set of ZH1’s in charcoal from a fellow rennlister. Love the look, and will pay the kids to clean ‘em-
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Perfect, congrats



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