White wheels....crazy??
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White wheels....crazy??
Looking for some opinions here. Thinking of putting on some aftermarket wheels although the style I want only comes in white with a cut face.....which actually would look great with my white car.
Issue is I see e350's driving all over town with filthy wheels from brake dust and that's just on the stock ones. Not sure if I'm buying something that isn't practical.
I wash my car weekly, have the stock pads, and don't have a problem with dust on my silver wheels.
I'm sure they'll show the brake dust much more, but would it look horrible after a single day of driving? If anyone has white wheels....please give me some feedback.
Issue is I see e350's driving all over town with filthy wheels from brake dust and that's just on the stock ones. Not sure if I'm buying something that isn't practical.
I wash my car weekly, have the stock pads, and don't have a problem with dust on my silver wheels.
I'm sure they'll show the brake dust much more, but would it look horrible after a single day of driving? If anyone has white wheels....please give me some feedback.
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white wheels would look nice on a white car ESPECIALLY if color matches. IMO, it would look hideous if the car is pearl white and the wheels are off white (you get the idea). now with the brake dust. OEM MB pads are normally annoying when it comes to brake dust but if you say you dont have any problems with it now, then go for it. just make sure the colors are not far off.
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I had white wheels on a 25th Anniversary Trans Am many years ago. Brake dust on white wheels doesn't look much worse than it does on bare aluminum wheels.
My wheels were clear-coated, so washing them was easy - easier than aluminum wheels. From my experience, I wouldn't shy away from white wheels in the future.
...the white leather interior I had in the same car was another story. I'll never go there again.
My wheels were clear-coated, so washing them was easy - easier than aluminum wheels. From my experience, I wouldn't shy away from white wheels in the future.
...the white leather interior I had in the same car was another story. I'll never go there again.
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White wheels on a white car are spectacular. Doubly so on Mercs I keep a microfiber cloth with a little quick detailer in my trunk, and can quickly wipe them down if things get a little too dirty during the week between washes. Some of my favorites (not sure if the first one is actually white, but it looks like it):
http://www.motoroso.com/collectionIt...=52e48ed375812
http://www.motoroso.com/collectionIt...=534d70dda6f7a
I always feel like white wheel evoke the old white walls:
http://www.motoroso.com/collectionIt...=55847078197ff
http://www.motoroso.com/collectionIt...=52e48ed375812
http://www.motoroso.com/collectionIt...=534d70dda6f7a
I always feel like white wheel evoke the old white walls:
http://www.motoroso.com/collectionIt...=55847078197ff
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hell, I'd love to try some white's........but as you said......cleaning.......
I think if you had some sort of wax or protectant on ahead of time, it may be easier......then again, a daily wipedown wouldn't hurt either if you're willing to commit.......I've been back and forth about trying it on my stock wheels for my S class.....would want the color to match as mentioned, but not sure if the stocks would look good or not.......many options....many choices.......
I think if you had some sort of wax or protectant on ahead of time, it may be easier......then again, a daily wipedown wouldn't hurt either if you're willing to commit.......I've been back and forth about trying it on my stock wheels for my S class.....would want the color to match as mentioned, but not sure if the stocks would look good or not.......many options....many choices.......
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Its not just slapping white wheels on a white car. It could go terribly wrong if not done right imo.
Heres a couple of pics done right...(first pic doesnt seem to match the car color perfectly though)
And heres one that is a bit blah for my taste.
And heres the color matching or mis matching im talking about...just doesnt look right...
Theres more into it than just bolting the wheels. You need to have the right design, correct color, not to mention size and car stance to pull it off. But if everythings done right, you would have a stunner of a car mate! Goodluck!
Heres a couple of pics done right...(first pic doesnt seem to match the car color perfectly though)
And heres one that is a bit blah for my taste.
And heres the color matching or mis matching im talking about...just doesnt look right...
Theres more into it than just bolting the wheels. You need to have the right design, correct color, not to mention size and car stance to pull it off. But if everythings done right, you would have a stunner of a car mate! Goodluck!
Last edited by beejAMG; Jun 29, 2015 at 08:08 PM.
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White wheels looks terrible, and you have to clean them every day!
If you dont want Silver whells you can buy black wheels, it look much better than white and are more easier to keep clean.
If you dont want Silver whells you can buy black wheels, it look much better than white and are more easier to keep clean.
