08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion Discuss the 2008 - 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged. On sale since the second quarter of 2008.
View Poll Results: Would you purchase black graphite wheels if they were a production option (SS/TC)?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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I think they look great, but I wouldn't pay for the option. I'm more for performance type stuff, plus I think the new tc wheels are already beautiful. There are probably alot of people who would pay for them though, so I think they should offer them. I would pay for a lighter wheel thought.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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i want them for my ss/sc there so sexy
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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I think those rims are completely insane, but for everyone's liking, I think an in-between would be the best bet... kinda like the "gunmetal" from the 05-07 ones
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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yes id buy them but i would expect it to be just a small fee since essentially they are the same rims with paint on em.. im guessing around 250ish
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Very Nice especially if you want to black out your ss.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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f*ck yes i want them.....the new wheels are sexy anyways, and if they come in black.....game over, lol......I wouln't expect to pay much if any at all because usually if you buy the car with the options its cheaper way cheaper than if you try to buy it after (i.e. limited slip $495 option).......but yeah $295 like the optional paint colors and audio upgrades would be a reasonable price....Are they seriously considering doing this as an option?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Hell Yes!

I would DEFINITLY want a set of these on a 08' Black SS with tinted windows......that would look sick...Im willing to pay $500 as an option
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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bump...

Only afew more days till I send this info off to GM Performace. Lets get as many votes and comments as we can.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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I am now really torn between the aluminum wheels, and these dark grey wheels. I am getting a Black SS/TC, so I kinda want to see them on a black car. But from how they look on the yellow balt, I think they will look amazing.

These wheels are lighter than the SS/sc wheels, due to less material, and these are forged, compared to the cast ss/sc wheels.

Now all they gotta do, is offer these in Magnesium, and I'll be all set.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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These wheels look great. If these where available as an option I would definitely pick them over any aftermarket wheel for sure. Since I already plan on getting a fully loaded 2008 Cobalt SS, the price isn't a huge deal, but anything under $500 is definitely reasonable.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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I like em
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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Come on guys and gals...more ppl post on the poll...even those who aren't going to be getting an ss/tc...bc if GM doesn't see a huge response they aren't going to bother producing it......
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by lsj06ecotec
Are they seriously considering doing this as an option?
YES!! And surveys like this are how they gather opinions on weather or not to offer them!

So get to voting!!
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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wow, those are really nice
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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would GM consider doing a ss/sc rim swap with ss/tc??? That would be bad ass!
I like these alot though!
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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I think if they had a polished lip on them I would do it (even though I don't know if it could be done), I'm just not a fan of completely black rims, they usually look too cheap. Theses ones probably look a little better in person though.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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On the contrary, I think chrome lips are too played out and in all honesty, chrome doesn't belong on a modern 4cyl or 6 cyl car unless one is going for the ghetto/bling look.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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They have my vote!!!!! The new LNF is so sick in person and they sound amazing, they could of made better I/C piping though and gave alittle more room for the turbo to have some more space around it, it is going to heat soak really bad
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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very nice
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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wonder when theyd add this option
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by firebalt
wonder when theyd add this option
They said "Sometime this year".
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Those are sick, the ss/tc looks awesome too. IMO, the lsj looked great from the factory and they just did a couple minor adjustments to improve it. I think they will definitely add it as an option too, since they had the gunmetal rims for the ss/sc for years. I vote yes.

I think it's pretty sweet the GM Performance Team is starting to come on here and listening to our opinions now. I know the VW engineers base there designs heavily on VWVortex. People on here have great ideas and opinions
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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i vote yes and can't wait for someone to put a used pair up for me to buy.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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if they offered them during the days of the ss/sc I would be rolling on them right now. 200-300 on price seems fair as long as it isn't a chiptastic paint job.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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They look sick makes me want a 08 SS/TC even more
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