oneslackr

I'm a newbie on the site. I tried posting in 'General Discussion' thinking I'd get more replies but I didn't get any.

I'm wondering how gray/gunmetal/hyper-black/pewter (whatever you want to call the colors) colored wheels would look on a Tectite colored S-class? I haven't had much luck finding any pics. I'm not saying they're not out there but I haven't found them yet. I sure would like some opinions and/or pics so I'd know if it looks ok together or completely hideous.

I know a couple of sites like TireRack have the deal where you can see what the wheels look like on the car. But none of the sites have a color close to Tectite for the car color so that really doesn't help.

I can't be the only one who ever thought about this combination so any help would be appreciated. I'm aware that Tectite hasn't been in production in quite a few years so perhaps that explains why I haven't had much luck. Or perhaps the combination looks terrible together and no one ever had this combo on their car. Thanks.

GotDaBenz

So, what color is tectite? Gray? Wheel color to match body is nice. Black wheels I myself would never consider though.

oneslackr

Yep, Tectite is a dark gray color that was available for 2000 - 2004 models (though don't quote me about the dates since I'm new to MB).

I definitely wouldn't consider black wheels. Black wheels only look good on certain cars that are certain colors. Same with chrome.

True I could get some wheels painted to match the car. My main concern was if I bought some off the shelf wheels that were gunmetal, gray or a similar color & if they would look terrible with Tectite. Wheels in these colors usually look pretty good on silver cars but I'm not sure how they would look on a dark gray car (i.e. Tectite). They definitely wouldn't match the paint. It just seems like everyone & their brother has silver wheels on their cars so I'd like to have something a bit different that you don't see on every street corner.

GotDaBenz

I hear what you are saying, but... just to be different is not enough of a reason. As I said before, YOU have to like it. With dark gray I would think something light and shiny would stand out nicely. JMHO.

oneslackr

Thanks for the 1 reply. The question about colored wheels isn't an issue anymore. I've opted to go with wheels with a standard silver finish.

GotDaBenz

That should look good!

GotDaBenz

That should look good!
Show us some pics when you get them.

oneslackr

I'll post a pic or two once I get receive them & get them on the car. See my thread 'W221 AMG wheel' for the details of what I bought.