Dark Grey F-Type: Black or alloy wheels?
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I have the black pack and the alloy wheels in your pic. I am somewhat over the black rims phase as everyone seems to have done that and it has been beat to death. My last Porsche 911 S had them on it and I wasn't a fan although it looked nice. I just think it is over done. I am shocked that Jaguar has so many different combinations on these cars between the black pack, rims and massive amount of interior options for color combos.
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Sparky H (12-09-2020)
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The "machined aluminuuuum" wheels perfectly match the Jaguar Race Engineered Custom silver front licence plate frame. I could not afford that particular option! Just Joshin....
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Hi all, OP here. Appreciate the responses so far. Forgot to mention that I’d definitely be going with the black pack on this car.
I actually love the alloy wheels but yet the black wheels also look really awesome which is why I’m having a hard time deciding. I suppose one of the reasons I was ambivalent about the black wheels initially is that I couldn’t tell if it qualifies as the so-called ‘murdered out’ look, which is apparently played out to some degree. Or is this only the case when it’s black on black..?
In any event, much as I believe that I will love the car no matter what wheels I choose, part of me was reluctant to go with a potentially ‘out of date’ look for a car that I will no doubt be driving for the next 5+ years. That probably sounds stupid but was just a thought I had.
Appreciate everyone’s thoughts
I actually love the alloy wheels but yet the black wheels also look really awesome which is why I’m having a hard time deciding. I suppose one of the reasons I was ambivalent about the black wheels initially is that I couldn’t tell if it qualifies as the so-called ‘murdered out’ look, which is apparently played out to some degree. Or is this only the case when it’s black on black..?
In any event, much as I believe that I will love the car no matter what wheels I choose, part of me was reluctant to go with a potentially ‘out of date’ look for a car that I will no doubt be driving for the next 5+ years. That probably sounds stupid but was just a thought I had.
Appreciate everyone’s thoughts
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jetsetter883 (09-01-2021)
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One thing I should also mention.. the reason I was originally leaning toward alloy was due to the contrast it provides against the dark grey.. and I just think they look elegant vs the more aggressive look of the black wheels. Both look great though in their own right.
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I'm not a fan of the wheel design on the dark wheels shown above. I do think certain wheel designs look good with specific colors. I have done the "all dark/all black" look in the past (before it was called ‘murdered out’). I did it with a E46 M3. The wheel of choice had thinner spokes than the one shown above which allowed the rotors and calipers to show through which broke up the black. To good thing is that wheel color is likely the easiest thing to change if you don't like what you get.
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andrew0068 (12-10-2020)
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I opted for silver wheels on my Storm Grey, although a different design than those. I think they accent the look of the dark car. They show brake dust though, so are not silver as often as they should be. It was especially bad with the stock brake pads, not so much with the Porterfields.
Those wheels are painted black with exposed alloy to accent, so may not be as plagued by brake dust as the Centrifuge design.
Those wheels are painted black with exposed alloy to accent, so may not be as plagued by brake dust as the Centrifuge design.
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I opted for silver wheels on my Storm Grey, although a different design than those. I think they accent the look of the dark car. They show brake dust though, so are not silver as often as they should be. It was especially bad with the stock brake pads, not so much with the Porterfields.
Those wheels are painted black with exposed alloy to accent, so may not be as plagued by brake dust as the Centrifuge design.
Those wheels are painted black with exposed alloy to accent, so may not be as plagued by brake dust as the Centrifuge design.
I had my rims and calipers ceramic coated so it minimizes the issues.
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I got gunmetal grey on mine (Vorsteiner call it "graphite") and they are coated. Doesnt collect a lot of dust and what is collected doesnt really show, I dont get water marks either. I have to say I am very happy with the result.
To the OP, I am not an authority on much at all but if I was buying a new F Type I would spec the cheapest wheels I could and then spend money on some forged aftermarket wheels with michelin rubber. It gives a massive improvement to ride and handling as the OEM wheels are tremendously heavy, and the rubber isnt much chop either.
To the OP, I am not an authority on much at all but if I was buying a new F Type I would spec the cheapest wheels I could and then spend money on some forged aftermarket wheels with michelin rubber. It gives a massive improvement to ride and handling as the OEM wheels are tremendously heavy, and the rubber isnt much chop either.
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19FRG (12-09-2020)
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Appreciate all of the feedback. I am leaning toward the silver alloys, which I guess it then becomes a matter of which calipers to get, hah : ) I was originally thinking red, but can't tell if this has the appearance of an anti-theft device or not. Many years ago before I knew anything about cars I actually did think was an anti-theft device! Then again I didn't see them all too often in the suburbs. And, perhaps I'm off base, but they also seem to slightly distract the eye from the rest of the car's overall beauty. All of that said, they do look pretty cool, but I think I am leaning black or unpainted for a more clean/elegant look. What do you guys think?
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Appreciate all of the feedback. I am leaning toward the silver alloys, which I guess it then becomes a matter of which calipers to get, hah : ) I was originally thinking red, but can't tell if this has the appearance of an anti-theft device or not. Many years ago before I knew anything about cars I actually did think was an anti-theft device! Then again I didn't see them all too often in the suburbs. And, perhaps I'm off base, but they also seem to slightly distract the eye from the rest of the car's overall beauty. All of that said, they do look pretty cool, but I think I am leaning black or unpainted for a more clean/elegant look. What do you guys think?