Colour of wheels

[avinalarf]

Paddy has posted a pic of a Vantage S and it has provoked a discussion on the colour of the wheels.
Several posters have strongly expressed their dislike of black wheels and I wonder if there are any circumstances where black wheels are acceptable.
I have a black DB9V amd have contemplated having them painted black when I have them refurbished.
David Goldie's DB9 ( Speculatore ) has black wheels on his black DB9 and I think they look fine.
So,in general,what and why does this subject so polarise opinion?
Are they "mean and moody" or just a bit too "boy racer" ?

[avinalarf]

V8V Pete said:

Need I say more?

Bit of an extreme example there Pete,and hardly an Aston.
Here are some examples that are more appropriate on which you may wish to comment.........
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Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 27th May 12:12

[avinalarf]

tonyhall38 said:

Will look ste on your car.... But then again looks ste with you in it.... Gorgeous when you aren't .....

As usual Tony,you are absolutely right.
Unfortunately I have not been blessed,like your goodself,with your good looks and muscular physique.
Your DBS and you driving is indeed a " fanny magnet".

[avinalarf]

KarlFranz said:

Man, that middle one with the yellow bits looks dreadful.

You've done a great job Karl- Franz,the car looks swell.
I must admit that I was not sure,at first,about the yellow tyre lettering,having wondered if it might be a step too far.
However it's grown on me and I think you have achieved a "stand out" design that still remains true to the Aston "image".
You seem to be a multi talented chap and I wonder if your day job is in the ceative field.

[avinalarf]

Jockman said:

Quinny said:

avinalarf said:

I wonder if there are any circumstances where black wheels are acceptable.?

Yes.......it's totally acceptable if the owner of the car likes black wheels

Lol. Hit the nail on the head as usual

That's a given chaps.
However my topic was posted in order to canvas opinions,as well as that I'm not certain on whether I want to have my wheels painted.......still uncertain.
There have been some helpful tips on variations so for me it's been a useful exercise.

[avinalarf]

Quinny said:

avinalarf said:

That's a given chaps.
However my topic was posted in order to canvas opinions,as well as that I'm not certain on whether I want to have my wheels painted.......still uncertain.
There have been some helpful tips on variations so for me it's been a useful exercise.

FWIW......opinions Are all well and good, but at the end of the day........do what makes you happy

You can always change back if you decide it wasn't for you

Absolutely.
However I chose the topic as I knew it would cause a debate,as it has,as previously similar topics have shown opinions to be very devisive.
Anyway thanks for your input.

[avinalarf]

Phil74891 said:

Why don't you get the wheels on one side of your car painted black, and leave the other side as is. Then you could approach the vehicle from whatever side takes your fancy at any particular moment. When you're driving it you can't see the wheels anyway. Unless you were driving down a narrow street with reflective shop windows on both sides. Then it would be like driving two Astons simultaneously.

I think I might be onto something.....who's in?

That's a brilliant idea,a bit of lateral thinking going on here.
What about having the wheels each a different colour.
That would give me even more choice.
Monday ...approach car from the front driver side....
Tuesday...approach car from rear passenger side....etc.etc.
Got me thinking now about the furry dice I've got hanging off the rear view mirror......hmmm,wonder if they come in different colours.

[avinalarf]

WBlohm said:

I think black or darker wheels only really suit the car if there is no chrome. So window surrounds, side strakes, mesh, etc need to be dark excluding the grill, can be either light or dark

My car:

Looks ok .
What colour are the wheels ?