Do all cars look worse with black wheels?

[WolvesWill]

My car works well with black wheels I think!



Black wheels don't always photograph well though, they look a bit lost in some photos as the camera fails to give enough contrast or depth so you can see the detail of the wheel.

[Rockstar]

e21Mark said:

nickj911 said:

I like mine on black wheels ( but I would...)



I do think getting a decent shot of them is a lot of the issue when viewing internet pics.

That looks awesome. I don't think it would look so good on silver rims because you'd lost the contrast with the paint finish. I agree with you about the photo thing too. Bottom line is, when it comes to aesthetics, it's all subjective anyway.

ETA - Any more pics / details on your car?

Edited by e21Mark on Thursday 18th December 22:04

Yes please

I like that paint job (also agree black rims work better with it), does it have a clear coat or is it matte finish and if it is fully matte how much (if any) extra maintenance/upkeep to keep it clean and pretty does it take?

[Dave_]

Ive been toying with the idea of having mine done in a standard silver colour but i change my mind daily.

[MissChief]

Dave_ said:

Ive been toying with the idea of having mine done in a standard silver colour but i change my mind daily.

This was actually one of the cars I was looking at which put me off the Black wheels. A lot of FRS owners seem to do it but IMO it looks much worse.

[Spanglepants]

My Aero, with not quite black wheels

[Quhet]

MissChief said:

This was actually one of the cars I was looking at which put me off the Black wheels. A lot of FRS owners seem to do it but IMO it looks much worse.

+1.

That Saab above would look better with lighter wheels too imo.

[sealtt]

nickj911 said:

I like mine on black wheels ( but I would...)





I do think getting a decent shot of them is a lot of the issue when viewing internet pics.

Edited by nickj911 on Thursday 18th December 20:54

Love it!

[BowtieBoris]

I think I pulled it off quite well on my old ST500.... albeit they're not factory. In which case I would agree that the standard silver Y spokes look better.

[s m]

BJG1 said:

I'm bias but these are lovely, better than pepperpots

I like those - similar to the Goodwood and limited edition ones

[DannyScene]

No all cars do not look worse with black wheels

Silver wheels are boring and for me subtract from the overall look of a car, 2 things I would not have on any car I own would be silver wheels and chrome anywhere on the outside of the car, I hate it, especially those st looking chrome strips car makers insist on putting around windows, just fk off it looks like a halfords stick on strip!

[Upturn666]

i have to say, i quite like my black wheels.

[e21Mark]

Upturn666 said:

i have to say, i quite like my black wheels.

So do I.

[s m]

Upturn666 said:

i have to say, i quite like my black wheels.

I like that a LOT!

[DannyScene]

Genuinely interested to know if you guys preferred my car on silver or matte black alloys?

Sprayed them myself and only cost £40 all in

[Sensibleboy]

All these pictures show to me it's hard to take a decent photo of black wheels. They don't highlight the design detailing the same as silver does.

[aazer89]

DannyScene said:

Genuinely interested to know if you guys preferred my car on silver or matte black alloys?

Sprayed them myself and only cost £40 all in

They look ok... ish .... but you missed a bit or have kerbed them already as there is a nice silver line around the front rim

[monamimate]

aazer89 said:

DannyScene said:

Genuinely interested to know if you guys preferred my car on silver or matte black alloys?

Sprayed them myself and only cost £40 all in

They look ok... ish .... but you missed a bit or have kerbed them already as there is a nice silver line around the front rim

Silver = elegant and fresh looking.
Black = looks rather second hand (as if past damage is being camouflaged)

[DannyScene]

aazer89 said:

DannyScene said:

Genuinely interested to know if you guys preferred my car on silver or matte black alloys?

Sprayed them myself and only cost £40 all in

They look ok... ish .... but you missed a bit or have kerbed them already as there is a nice silver line around the front rim

Ah no that is just where I kerbed the fk outta them, should see them now, they literally look like they have a full polished lip haha, on both sides

[JuniorD]

DannyScene said:

Genuinely interested to know if you guys preferred my car on silver or matte black alloys?

Sprayed them myself and only cost £40 all in

Nice to see you were able to use up the last of the spray on the bonnet scoop and rear spoiler. It certainly adds to the overall effect

[e21Mark]

Nice OE black rims.