Help me pick a wheel color - cannot decide
06-11-2023, 04:02 PM
#16
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To me, in person, aventurine has a gray look with undertones of green. If you’re just asking the two questions above, I’d go with the black wheels. Gloss if you’re doing the sport design package high gloss black.
If it were me, the combo I like with aventurine is Aurum wheels, and espresso-Cognac interior. I think the aurum brings out the green undertones.
If it were me, the combo I like with aventurine is Aurum wheels, and espresso-Cognac interior. I think the aurum brings out the green undertones.
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06-11-2023, 04:40 PM
#17
Hello all,
I have a build allocation and have spent countless hours on the Porsche configurator (as have everyone else). I need some inputs on the wheels, specifically wheel colors, as it's hard to figure out what works best
Essentially an Aventurine Metallic Green Boxster with Carrera Sport wheels. Interior, I am going with Bordeaux Red + Black
I am leaning towards the Satin Black painted wheels, but not 100% convinced. Would unpainted (Platinum silver) match better as Visualizer doesn't show it accurately. Or is a Metallic or High Gloss Black better? I ask both from looks, maintenance and cleaning perspective.
(Picture here is with Satin Black color)
Picture with standard wheels (not rendering correctly)
My build code is PRLKJNT7
I have a build allocation and have spent countless hours on the Porsche configurator (as have everyone else). I need some inputs on the wheels, specifically wheel colors, as it's hard to figure out what works best
Essentially an Aventurine Metallic Green Boxster with Carrera Sport wheels. Interior, I am going with Bordeaux Red + Black
I am leaning towards the Satin Black painted wheels, but not 100% convinced. Would unpainted (Platinum silver) match better as Visualizer doesn't show it accurately. Or is a Metallic or High Gloss Black better? I ask both from looks, maintenance and cleaning perspective.
(Picture here is with Satin Black color)
Picture with standard wheels (not rendering correctly)
My build code is PRLKJNT7
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06-11-2023, 04:46 PM
#18
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Of the two you posted, I think the top (Satin Black) looks much nicer. I have the 911 Turbo wheels on mine, but I sorta wish I'd gotten those Satin Black wheels.
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06-11-2023, 06:06 PM
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06-11-2023, 09:08 PM
#20
Silver or black wheels. Do not match body color, it will not age well.
Flat / Satin Black is sportier, easier to keep clean or ignore brake dust, and a minor scratch fixed with black Sharpie
Agate grey the bright silver wheels looks nicer when clean, bit harder-to keep clean and cannot do sharpie scratch repair trick.
I suggest the standard GTS wheels with thinner spokes. There was some thought by the Porsche design team to have flat black wheels to match the flat black exterior details of the GTS 4.0 to simplify and eliminate a third color. That was not a random decision.
My opinion only, but you asked. Good luck.
Flat / Satin Black is sportier, easier to keep clean or ignore brake dust, and a minor scratch fixed with black Sharpie
Agate grey the bright silver wheels looks nicer when clean, bit harder-to keep clean and cannot do sharpie scratch repair trick.
I suggest the standard GTS wheels with thinner spokes. There was some thought by the Porsche design team to have flat black wheels to match the flat black exterior details of the GTS 4.0 to simplify and eliminate a third color. That was not a random decision.
My opinion only, but you asked. Good luck.
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06-11-2023, 10:59 PM
#21
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06-12-2023, 08:46 AM
#22
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I initially chose your interior, but the dealer convinced me to do the two tone beige (may not still be available.) But for the wheels, these back wheels are wider and the depth shows in the shape of the spokes. They look awesome. The front not so much- more 2D. But I hope this picture helps, these are the wheels to get- for this non sporty color. I would trade this car for orange with blue interior, but so what. People love this at the Porsche club events. So not red/silver/white/black. Also, don't forget the supplemental head restraint paint.
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06-12-2023, 02:14 PM
#23
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Hello all,
I have a build allocation and have spent countless hours on the Porsche configurator (as have everyone else). I need some inputs on the wheels, specifically wheel colors, as it's hard to figure out what works best
Essentially an Aventurine Metallic Green Boxster with Carrera Sport wheels. Interior, I am going with Bordeaux Red + Black
I am leaning towards the Satin Black painted wheels, but not 100% convinced. Would unpainted (Platinum silver) match better as Visualizer doesn't show it accurately. Or is a Metallic or High Gloss Black better? I ask both from looks, maintenance and cleaning perspective.
(Picture here is with Satin Black color)
Picture with standard wheels (not rendering correctly)
My build code is PRLKJNT7
I have a build allocation and have spent countless hours on the Porsche configurator (as have everyone else). I need some inputs on the wheels, specifically wheel colors, as it's hard to figure out what works best
Essentially an Aventurine Metallic Green Boxster with Carrera Sport wheels. Interior, I am going with Bordeaux Red + Black
I am leaning towards the Satin Black painted wheels, but not 100% convinced. Would unpainted (Platinum silver) match better as Visualizer doesn't show it accurately. Or is a Metallic or High Gloss Black better? I ask both from looks, maintenance and cleaning perspective.
(Picture here is with Satin Black color)
Picture with standard wheels (not rendering correctly)
My build code is PRLKJNT7
06-12-2023, 02:44 PM
#24
Those configurator shots aren't going to tell you much. I'd look at lots of real life photos. As for interior I'd just go black on an Aventurine car, and that's it. Silver or black wheels probably both work. I'd steer clear of gloss black or gold. I don't care for red interiors on anything unless it's more of a burgundy (like a 2003 S8 or like a 2009 Maserati GranTurismo), but even if Porsche offered that I wouldn't get it on an Aventurine car. We can't tell you what you like only what we like, though. If Porsche still offers a brown leather that might also work with Aventurine, but I think maybe it was discontinued?
06-12-2023, 04:10 PM
#25
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Those configurator shots aren't going to tell you much. I'd look at lots of real life photos. As for interior I'd just go black on an Aventurine car, and that's it. Silver or black wheels probably both work. I'd steer clear of gloss black or gold. I don't care for red interiors on anything unless it's more of a burgundy (like a 2003 S8 or like a 2009 Maserati GranTurismo), but even if Porsche offered that I wouldn't get it on an Aventurine car. We can't tell you what you like only what we like, though. If Porsche still offers a brown leather that might also work with Aventurine, but I think maybe it was discontinued?
The red and green can go together take a look:
For me, the green falls flat with black standard wheels. OP is on the right track.
06-12-2023, 06:18 PM
#26
I still don't care for that at all, but I also don't think OP should be choosing their car build based on forum consensus either. I say get a car with Natural Leather Interior in Espresso and 20" 718 Sport Wheels in Silver. Or if you want a bit more of a sportier modern look go full black leather and the 20" Carrera Sport Wheels in Satin Black. I'd also do the black brake caliper option as well probably in either case, minding we make sure the black brake caliper does not clash with the black wheels in the latter option.
06-12-2023, 06:38 PM
#28
The red and green can go together take a look:
‘22 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 - Walkaround and drive - YouTube
For me, the green falls flat with black standard wheels. OP is on the right track.
‘22 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 - Walkaround and drive - YouTube
For me, the green falls flat with black standard wheels. OP is on the right track.
06-12-2023, 06:39 PM
#29
I initially chose your interior, but the dealer convinced me to do the two tone beige (may not still be available.) But for the wheels, these back wheels are wider and the depth shows in the shape of the spokes. They look awesome. The front not so much- more 2D. But I hope this picture helps, these are the wheels to get- for this non sporty color. I would trade this car for orange with blue interior, but so what. People love this at the Porsche club events. So not red/silver/white/black. Also, don't forget the supplemental head restraint paint.
For the head restraint paint, is it noticeable and worth it for aventurine green? I can't make out from your pictures. Those wheels look great!
06-12-2023, 06:41 PM
#30
I initially chose your interior, but the dealer convinced me to do the two tone beige (may not still be available.) But for the wheels, these back wheels are wider and the depth shows in the shape of the spokes. They look awesome. The front not so much- more 2D. But I hope this picture helps, these are the wheels to get- for this non sporty color. I would trade this car for orange with blue interior, but so what. People love this at the Porsche club events. So not red/silver/white/black. Also, don't forget the supplemental head restraint paint.