...Max...

Now that Costco has splurged for my wheel refinish, I am thinking of going darker than OEM silver: first, for visual effect; second, to make brake dust a smidgen less visible -- there's a limit to how often I can wash my daily driver.

Trying to choose between black and platinum. Still haven't seen Carrera Classics in those shades on a white car firsthand; found some Internet pics but of ambivalent quality. I do like the thin-spoke wheels in black as they make calipers stand out but CCs have more massive spokes and may not have the same effect. The "black hole" look on a white car is certainly not what I'm after. Platinum feels more conservative.

Would really appreciate some good pics of similar color combos...

Dennis C

I'd go with a titanium or anthracite finish. Black is too much, and you will get the "black hole" effect. If you really like black wheels, you can soften the look a bit with a polished lip on the wheel.

Cherryblock

I think a titanium finishing contrasted to a white car would look terrific.

KWP1911

I like platinum.

...Max...

Titanium looks a shade lighter than platinum on pictures -- is that the case? Is there a hue (warmer/colder) difference too?

R_Rated

I agree with this.

A white car is also an open canvas for bronze or copper as well but may be a little loud for some.

...Max...

On pics, anthracite looks like a completely neutral hue: just a shade of gray. Attractive. I certainly wouldn't risk bronze :-)

R_Rated

This whole thread is personal preference and to many bronze will be too loud. I personally love the look.

...Max...

Nice pic - palettes in the background continue the red-and-bronze theme! Intentional?

mariodesmo

IMHO Silver/Gray colors are best on a light colored car.
Good Luck!

Pmorritt

Gloss black with silver rim

magitalian

Here's my 911 with black carrera classic wheels

OKB

let your refinisher show you some dark gray colors. Too dark just looks black again. Too light wont show up. I agree since you are paying to have them redone, you might as well make an improvement

PJ Cayenne

Bronze looks good on a white car. Nice change from the usual wheel colors.

TSOS

Love the color of bronze/copper on white cars. I bought a custom set of velos wheels for my c63s Mercedes that are Monaco copper with a clear gloss. They arrived Monday and I sold the Mercedes a few weeks ago. Love the Porsche but should have waited a bit. I cracked the box to look at them. I'm kicking myself for not keeping the merc for a few months to enjoy the wheels first.