wheel colour choices

[oilit]

What are the general thoughts on wheel colour when buying an AM second hand?

I ask as I have an option to go all satin black wheels or satin black with diamond turned highlights (same pattern), I am torn and thus trying to get a feel on what the 2nd hand market prefers ?

[nickv8]

Get what makes you happy - it’s what you’ll be looking at for a while

When I bought my V8VS it had diamond turned gloss black alloys. Too much “bling badger” for my liking, so AM had them professionally refurbished to solid gunmetal (dark silver). It wasn’t a standard AM colour (it could have been) but I personally thought it looked stunning against the metallic red paintwork.

It also got rid of the light kerbing on one alloy.

It doesn’t cost that much and everyone was happy.

Edited by nickv8 on Thursday 20th December 14:02

[8Speed]

Get what makes you happy - it’s what you’ll be looking at for a while

+1
Personally I don't like the fashion for dark coloured wheels but each to their own

[alan powley]

This looks very nice .

[Big Ry]

I have diamond turned on mine, but would happily have the satin black lightweights too. Personally I don't like gloss black at all, but it's not my car. As others have said, you're the one who needs to look at it, don't base your decision on what us lot on a forum think

[anonymous-user]

Painted wheels are easier to sort out if you get any curb rash, rub down and repaint. DT need to be recut, and can only be done a few times. I have DT alloys and seem to spend a small fortune on refurbishment.

[nickv8]

soofsayer said:

I have DT alloys and seem to spend a small fortune on refurbishment.

Get some steel wheels?

[anonymous-user]

nickv8 said:

Get some steel wheels?

Sorry nick I dont get what you are meaning?

[sundayjumper]

8Speed said:

Personally I don't like the fashion for dark coloured wheels

At last ! I thought I was the only person in the world that doesn't like black wheels !

[South tdf]

alan powley said:

This looks very nice .

Have you sold that on? Noticed a similar one at British Car Auctions last week and on Autotrader this week.

[oilit]

Thanks everyone. - Matt black with diamond turned I think it is

[baconsarney]

Graphite......

[Jibberingloon]

Graphite and Polished


Have a set im putting up for sale in the new year with brand new tyres on if anyone is interested.





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[Jon39]

sundayjumper said:

8Speed said:

Personally I don't like the fashion for dark coloured wheels

At last ! I thought I was the only person in the world that doesn't like black wheels !

My reason for agreeing with you both, is simple.
I cannot see the wheel details when painted black.
These wheels are held in place by 5 wheel nuts/bolts. That is all that we can see in this photo.

[markiep1]

Satin black

[Agent57]

Go for what you like. Don't be overly concerned for the next owner unless you're opting for pink wheels. It's your money and your car.

Personally, I prefer silver wheels and grilles over black ones every time.

They are like jewellery. Not many people wear black jewellery.

[LordBretSinclair]

Gloss black and diamond turned for me - but each to his own.
Thank goodness we all have different views though - would be a boring old world otherwise

[Cold]

[Buster73]

Still fancy a set of Vantage V12 lightweight alloys if anyone fancies selling them .

[Felonious]

Satin black lightweights on a white car. I like them very much, but when I eventually need them refurbishing I’ll go for a satin graphite / gunmetal for the same reasons previously stated - they’re a lovely looking wheel but you can’t seem them in black.