What colour to paint my wheels...

Mr Adds · Post by **Mr Adds** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 13:23

Hi all,

I have a Sapphire Black Z3 with the 17" 'Y' spoke alloys (unsure what model number!) which need a refurb.

I fancy the idea of gloss black wheels, but dont know whether it will be too much on a black car? or should I go anthracite or stick with the silver...

Does anybody have any pics of black zeds with black wheels?

Going to be getting black grilles at some point as well, just worried the all black will look like a bit much!

Cheers

Cloz · Post by **Cloz** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 13:33

Hi adamski

It would easier for us to give an answer with pics of your wheels.
Look at this: http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

Mr Adds · Post by **Mr Adds** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 13:49

They are style 78's! At work so cant post a piccie but they are the same as Titan Tims!

Adam

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 13:49

Gloss black is IMO just a strange temporary current fashion - you will regret it in the long term when you suddenly look at them one day and think "ewwwwwwwwwwwww"

The Z3 roadster is not that kind of car either IMO. A darker than normal finish can look good but a safe bet is always bright silver.

brently · Post by **brently** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 14:13

To me, having anything other than silver wheels is akin to washing your car and leaving the wheels dirty. You can have the body as clean as you like but leave the wheels dirty and it looks nothing. Black or anthracite always looks "dirty" to me. Personal choice of course, but for me the only way to go is silver.

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 15:26

Hi

Silver and black might look good

Silver spokes, black rims

You could play about on the computer
with a paint programme and see what they look like

Ray

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 16:56

You could always give shadow chrome a go

. As for black on black? Sorry, I like to have some contrast in colours externally, not my cup of tea, but it is your Z.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 17:04

Shadow chrome

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 18:29

I vote shadow chrome

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 19:05

without question Shadow Chrome.

Stan 24v · Post by **Stan 24v** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 20:56

Dont come on here much as I dont have a zed, I do however have shadow chrome wheels

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 22:04

I've been thinking about this too. I have style 18 wheels and can't decide between standard silver and anthracite

opinions?

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 22:13

zedder3 wrote:I've been thinking about this too. I have style 18 wheels and can't decide between standard silver and anthracite opinions?

Shadow Chrome seems to be gaining some momentum

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 22:27

i know yeah!

just not sure on the different style (also on a black Z3 though)

Cloz · Post by **Cloz** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 22:42

Do you think those wheels would look good with shadow chrome paint?
http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLarge ... =166265431

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 09 Dec, 2009 23:03

Black would look cool

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Thu 10 Dec, 2009 08:16

Cloz wrote:Do you think those wheels would look good with shadow chrome paint?

i dont think so, think shadow chrome looks better for wheels with many spokes. i think your wheels look great as they are

markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Thu 10 Dec, 2009 10:11

i've had a couple of cars with black wheels, the Lexus had gloss black with polished rims and the Lotus had black anthracite

i liked both!!

CMullins · Post by **CMullins** » Thu 10 Dec, 2009 10:37

I have a black Zed with black wheels!

I love it!

If i was any use I'd post a picture in here, although unfortunatly im not!

There are some pictures of mine on here!

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Fri 11 Dec, 2009 15:16

Hi

Saw these on the forum they look great as well

Ray