Wayne Smith

Many years ago I bought lovely gray indoor outdoor carpet for my 58 ****** M38A1. I should mention that I'm color blind and apparently my color choice was in error. I have since agreed to yield any color options to Pam.

So back to today. Sandstorm damage to windshield and front end is resulting in new paint and glass. The body shop is suggesting I move forward with the anthracite wheel repair I've been lusting for so they can match that color for the grill inserts. Pam is not understanding non silver wheels on a blue car.

Does anybody have pictures that I could show her?

Thanks in advance. For all of you in the USA, have a great 4th.

orange260z

I know these aren't pics of "anthracite" wheels on a dark blue car, but I think it still gives an idea - these are GT Silver wheels on a deep green car. I feel it gives a very "classy" look (as opposed to a "racey" look).

That said, i think that the contrast provided by the machined lip is critical to the look, and that would be difficult to do nicely on the Carrera S II wheels because of the spoke design. An all-charcoal/anthracite wheel with a darker/deeper colour would likely result in an "industrial" look. I think that the coloured centre caps also help, but that may be tough to arrange with an aftermarket wheel colour.

These are just my preferences/opinions, and they are not meant to suggest that A is better than B.

roadglide47

Try Discount Tire website. You can enter your car with the color and see different styles and colors of what it will look like. Not all colors may be available but you should be able to get close.

Backmarker

Here's midnight blue with grey and yellow



Silver looks better IMHO





Also here is Atlas with, well, Atlas. It's a similar type of color as it is veryy dynamic based on light conditions. This looks better IMHO

ATSR

I think silver looks better than anthracite on your midnight blue car.

motopix

Maybe I missed something...but why not black?
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Appraiser

I don't have anthracite but I do think it'll look nice. Here's another midnight blue with black:








When the light is right and the purple pops out more in the color the wheels make a nice offset.

OKB

I would rather see silver wheels on a dark car

gopirates

I have seen Sport Classics (Fuchs) on Atlas Grey and it looked pretty nice. I guess it depends on your definition of anthracite. Do we mean black or very dark metallic? If it is dark titanium it would look very nice on Midnight Blue.

I do tend to agree black wheels on a navy car does need some contrast.

Wayne Smith

Thank you all for your inputs.

Anthracite to me is a dark titanium. A color that will help hide brake dust but still offer contrast to the body.

The OEM silver wheels get dirty ten miles into a spirited drive even if I make a point of not using the brakes!!!

I'm not into the full black (wheels) on virtually black (Midnight Blue), preferring some contrast. I'm not saying all black is wrong. It's just that with my color vision deficiency it doesn't work for me.

And, now, I guess maybe I'm not as ready to commit to a new wheel color as I thought I was.

The body shop suggested I move forward with the wheels so they could match the grill inserts. That would have been a nice touch. The car goes in on July 17th. The local wheel shop does same day service. I've got a little time ... just a little ... to decide to change or leave things the way they are.

I'd still love to hear opinions. I'll post pictures when it's done.

Ahh, that reminds me. The front bumper license plate holes are going away. I was going to go with a tow hook mount with the plate, but I've never cared for the resulting angle (not parallel to the front of the car). So I am also debating a one off fabrication. I've got access to a mill, lathe, welders, cutting torches, etc. Any comments or suggestions?

gopirates

You could also take a look at Black Chrome. It is neither Black or Chrome, though is darker than the OEM GT Silver wheel finish. Both Iceter and I have a set of wheels in this finish and it is quite stunning. I can post pics of my wheels if you like.

Wayne Smith

That's a great idea. I've always loved black chrome. First saw it on motorcycle exhausts almost 40 years ago. I'd love to see pictures.

Ten Years

I've always wanted a dark blue 911. It's one of the best colors for the 997.2 coupe. And the Carrera SII wheels are modern classics. They really fit the revisions on the 997.2. I, for one, believe your car would look amazing with your wheels painted a metallic medium gray, like Meteor Gray or Seal Gray. Maybe even a metallic Slate Gray. They need to be glossy, though. So many times people seem to think matte is the way to go with dark colored wheels. I think they need to be low sheen to glossy, and never matte. Best of luck. I think you're onto something. I hope it turns out great.

Petza914

Wayne, don't do black - it will look like a bruise and you'll lose any visibility of the wheel detail. I'd stay silver or look up some photos of a finish called transparent smoke - that one could be a winner for you.

http://www.forgeline.com/products/ac...ent-smoke.html

ltcjmramos

Notwithstanding the black Centerlocks on my black GTS, I prefer the full contrast of a lighter color. Although, the look has grown on me. But without the silver lip, I'm sure I would have swapped out by now, and if I didn't want the bother of trying to sell the black set.

I have a tow hook mount kit sitting in the frunk waiting for the day when I get tagged. You're welcome to try it out, and /or use it to model the kit you have in mind. If you are able to develop a stable, less slanted kit, bet you have product others would want.