Ellipsoid Wheel Refurb Colour Options?

[*-jester-*]

Hi all,
My beloved Zed is a 2003 and my Alloys are well overdue a refurb.
So I've provisionally booked them in at my local alloy wheel refurbishers in the last week of May.

But a the burning question is; do I take this opportunity to change the colour of the wheels?
...not sure it will look against the Sterling Grey :?

Here's some examples of the 'standard' colours they offer. (Other colours are extra ££ of course)
I really like that Matte Black on the Ford wheel but as I say, not sure it'd look right ...and I do like how the silver wheels look against the dark grey.
Sure. It's all down to personal preference and I think I can predict how this poll will go but it's just a bit of fun.

If anyone can post any pictures for inspiration that'd be great

The results of the poll are hidden and will be revealed on 25th May 2022 @ 11pm - the photos of the refurb and final choice of colour will be added on the 26th so stay tuned if you're interested.

 

[enuff_zed]

OK, I'll bite.
Don't think black would work on that colour car.
Either standard or a light gunmetal shade maybe?
So I voted 'other'.

 

[Z4paul]

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Hi all,
My beloved Zed is a 2003 and my Alloys are well overdue a refurb.
So I've provisionally booked them in at my local alloy wheel refurbishers in the last week of May.

But a the burning question is; do I take this opportunity to change the colour of the wheels?
...not sure it will look against the Sterling Grey :?

Here's some examples of the 'standard' colours they offer. (Other colours are extra ££ of course)20220512_110503.jpg
I really like that Matte Black on the Ford wheel but as I say, not sure it'd look right ...and I do like how the silver wheels look against the dark grey.
Sure. It's all down to personal preference and I think I can predict how this poll will go but it's just a bit of fun.

If anyone can post any pictures for inspiration that'd be great

The results of the poll are hidden and will be revealed on 25th May 2022 @ 11pm - the photos of the refurb and final choice of colour will be added on the 26th so stay tuned if you're interested.

Trueblue had a set refurbished with a fantastic colour, a silver but with a fleck / sparkle to them. He might remember what they used....or search function.
Also seen these in shadow chrome and they were gorgeous.
Personally I would avoid anything too dark. You just 'lose' the wheels.

 

[NS66]

IMHO - hate black wheels just look like blobs!!!
Silver is good but I would go for a slighlty darker gunmetal personally.

 

[MikeyH]

I’m a bit old school and although I like dark grey on some cars wheels, personally on your wheels I would keep them stock colour

 

[firebobby]

Here's my Toledo blue with shadow chrome 107's

 

[brillomaster]

standard BMW wheels, keep them the standard BMW colour. Ellipsoids are the classic and best alloys for a Z4 IMO, has to be kept stock.

by all means have different colours wheels on a car, but if you want black, gunmetal or bronze then go for an aftermarket wheel option.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I'd probably keep them stock, but I can see the appeal of a slightly darker silver.

Or if you are feeling brave bronze might work on your car!

 

[chapeau]

I'm quite happy with dark grey on mine.

 

[Southwestz4]

This is exactly the issue I have been grappling with...I have a sterling grey e85 with 107s....was thinking about satin black with black grills ...all ties in with the soft top roof ...but not sure the 107s look right black ...a spoked wheel looks better in dark colours??
Maybe the shadow grey might be the one ?

 

[Southwestz4]

This is exactly the issue I have been grappling with...I have a sterling grey e85 with 107s....was thinking about satin black with black grills ...all ties in with the soft top roof ...but not sure the 107s look right black ...a spoked wheel looks better in dark colours??
Maybe the shadow grey might be the one ?

Shadow chrome

 

[Rockhopper]

Ferric Grey but on a titan silver car.

 

[Southwestz4]

Ferric Grey but on a titan silver car. 3E3296EC-358C-428F-BA14-FD3EB34B21B6.jpeg

They look smart ...Thinking the ligher colours show off the 107s better

 

[Southwestz4]

But then this looks nice
Oh I don't know

 

[*-jester-*]

I totally agree, I still haven't decided which colour to go for!

 

[*-jester-*]

I'm quite happy with dark grey on mine.

I do like that dark grey

 

[Phippy]

What colour car? Would make quite difference depending…


I just saw the first page, beers obviously kicking in

 

[DMike]

Darker grey suit many wheels, but the ellipsoids are best with oem silver, imo.

 

[chapeau]

I'm quite happy with dark grey on mine.

I do like that dark grey

Cheers, I bought them off another forum member fully refurbed as he didn't like the colour against his silver car. I think they were classed as "anthracite" officially, but i'm not fancy so dark grey suits me. :lol:

 

[Southwestz4]

I totally agree, I still haven't decided which colour to go for!

have you made a decision yet jester ? :?