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Which color looks better?

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Old 11-23-11, 05:10 PM
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Default Which color looks better?

I picked up some Gen track wheels and I'm experimenting with colors. So far I've tried Silver (not bad), Graphite (washes out with the already grey IS), and black (not bad). At this point I'm up in the air on whether to go with silver (which seems to preserve the stock look and maximize the contrast) or try out black (which seems to give a more racing look). I know its hard to envision with it jacked on stands and no rubber but what color seems pleasing to your eye? Sorry for the icrap phone pics.

Thanks for any input.

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Old 11-23-11, 05:13 PM
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never a fan of blacked out wheels, silver gets my vote!
Old 11-23-11, 05:17 PM
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Painted wheels have always been "ghetto" looking to me so my vote goes to the untouched ones.
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IF you are going to keep 'em wheels & tires clean and shiny I would go black.
Old 11-23-11, 05:56 PM
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My vote is for the Black ~ but now I do have the dark graphite f sport (package) rims and they look awesome.

Best of luck my friend!
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My Vote is Silver, you need the contrast.
Old 11-23-11, 06:02 PM
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From the pictures, I would go with silver.

It's hard to see the black when photographed. The final word is yours. What do you like in person?
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Silver +1.
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+1 for silver. I'm not a fan of black wheels in general.
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I'm all about classy, so my vote goes to silver! However, black dosn't look bad on that color.
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silver for sure. I do not like all black rims, blend in with the tires and make them look beefy
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I concur regarding the silver or contrasting wheel. I've never liked the darken wheels with a dark colored car .......... or that " murdered " out look but that's just me

Good luck with your choice !!
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Originally Posted by sick
I'm all about classy, so my vote goes to silver! However, black dosn't look bad on that color.

I agree. But how about gun metal for your car?
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I powercoated my stock wheels black when i was 17. Although i liked it a lot at first, i totally regret it now. My taste has changed. I now think the contrast of silver really makes the wheels pop, and it deff gives off a more classy look.
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Another vote for silver. Unless the black has like a chrome lip or something, not a fan of all black wheels


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