So I posted the same thing in the 7gen rims topic, but I figured I'd come here as well and ask some opinions on the look, and perhaps find some good suggestions before I go through with it.

So here is a before and after(with the after being photoshopped)

before:


After:


By request, untouched lip:
edit: unpainted lip pic removed, looked like poop.

 

Yes. Love it. With a drop it'd be even better. But I'm biased towards all black wheels.

 

I like the factory look. It just looks clean and classy. IMO!

 

I agree, it really does look nice, but I want something a little different without going too crazy, which is why I'm considering the powder coat route.

 

why not? that's what everyone else does when they don't want to buy wheels. i mean, what's a 4dsc without black wheels?

 

Definately like the after pictures better, go for it bro!!!

 

nope, i hate black on those rims, def not my taste at all. leave the lip unpainted maybe and i might like them.

 

im having mixed opinions.. try to get a photoshoped picture of the lip unpaited like max ride suggested.. but if you like em, go for it

 

That's an interesting idea, I'll photoshop that when I get home from work and see how it comes out.

 

yeah it might look better.. but i think it looks better than stock look either way..

good ps skills btw

 

ok I added one without the lips touched, and I'll admit I don't like the look of that one much. Maybe it's just the way the photoshop came out though.

 

The last one looks worse. IMO! It looks like it has some cheap hubcaps.

 

I say leave it stock, looks clean.

 

^^^amen^^^

 

Don't like it. Save up some cash and buy new wheels.

 

Oh this is not a cash thing. I have the cash for new wheels, I just like the current wheels and wanted to see if coating them black would work, and what people thought.

Though after the posts so far, and some internal debate, I'm probably just going to leave them stock and just tint the windows.

 

try the last one flip flopped (black lip, silver center). better yet, go buy these:

 

Get the stock 19s .. that would be FTW.

 

ooh good call, I didn't even think about that.

 

+ 1

 

Stock wheels are way too expensive. You can get a set of Enkei 18's with Goodyears for $1,100.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...d=true&sw=1280

 

ew leave them alone.

 

Neither. Painted wheels screams "I cannot afford wheels"

 

agreed...would definitely drop it if you're going to do that...and I'm not biased.

 

might as well throw on 4 doughnuts

 

haha, you know you make a brutal comment there, but it is not without merit. After looking at them again I see what you mean. Definitely not going that route now.

 

They might be too expensive, but if I'm going to keep 18's on I'll stick with the ones I've got, thanks for the suggestion though.

 

leave it how it is.

 

+1

 

first pic

 

the unpainted lip doesn't look good.. i would just buy other rims and sell your OEM.. but its your choice in the end.. keep us posted with what you go with!

 

gun metal!

 

Wow, you sure do love people that paint their rims, even if it is just to hold them off till they can purchase new ones.

 

I think the stock look flows better, unless you paint your wheels pearl black that really shines. A flat black really doesn't complement the overall look of the car. But new chrome wheels should do just that!

 

I think go with whatever you like best

 

I had to be a little harsh. I didnt want you driving around looking like that. I'm not 100% against painting factory wheels. (more like 87.5%) But with ANY wheels decision, it all boils down to how it flows with the car. Both of the renderings you posted look extremely tacky.

I say, leave it stock until you get a drop. Then find a nice set of 20s.

 

ugly is ugly regardless of circumstance.

luckily for me the op asked for opinions. i, however, did not. thanks anyway though.

and btw, if it was a black or 2 tone themed car i probably would have said go for it. throwing black wheels just on anything is tasteless imo ("o" stands for "opinion" btw ).

 

He did ask for everyone opinion, as did i in my latest thread, so you are correct. Im sure he appreciates your opinion as much as i did, which is quite a bit.

I like the stock too anyways

 

LOL..... Funny He has a point though

 

I think it'll look good if you black out the chrome trim and get some tint as well.