HI, I like your setup, What size rims and tires you have? did you have to use spacers? Can you detailed provide info if you don't mind.

 

I'm starting to lean towards the idea of refinishing/repainting my stock rims as well. Probably a black or darker gunmetal color. Has anyone done this in the past, any pictures if so?

Figured it would save me from buying new tires and having 12 wheels just lying around the house.

 

what color will look best when painting factory wheels depends what color your car is, when i repainted my factory 18" zues wheels on the STR, i went with an OEM looking silver,

personally, i find factory black painted wheels to be really tacky looking; it just screams, 'i'm self concious about my stock wheels but couldn't afford aftermarket ones, so i just painted them black"

 

I see what you mean GT42R; most of the black rimmed zeus pictures that I have seen floating around on google pictures do not look good. but that is probably because the black on black "Murdered Out" look is on its way out for being in style. but really is the "Hey I went on to tirerack.com and bought the best 8 inch rim i could find" better?

However, I disagree and believe that refinishing and painting/coating stock wheels to be updated to match what is in style is a very efficient way to change the look of your car without having to shell out thousands of dollars and take a bunch of risk that the fitment might be off. I have the best of both worlds on my Camaro. They are oewheelsllc.com reproduction style C4 five spoke rims that are powder coated black with a machined lip (275's and 315's). It doesn't look tacky and actually just like stock, but more like a lingenfelter slightly modified stock.

Did some google searching, here is what I found:


I am really liking the above w/ the red calipers. Thinking I am going to copy this.




black barcelona's actually look amazing on white.


probably the only time black will look good, perfect combo

not a fan of this and the XJ rims



Hate the above!!!!

 

I went with +1 sizing up to a 19" wheel from a 2012 XF Portfolio. I think it really updates the look of the S-Type nicely.

 

The worst are white Zeus wheels on green

 

Please advise as to whom you are directing this inquiry to so that you are more likely to get your response

 

I think it's actually not bad...kinda like it because that's one of the best body colors ever, and the white is so sterile it compliments the whole package.

 

Something wrong as they're NOT originally white!!

 

Did someone mention Fender Flares?

I believe this is the first image I've posted of my work in progress for my wide fender flare project. Remember, I'll be running 345s in the back and 285s in the front. Flares are 4" wider in the back, 3+ in the front.

What you see are flare shapes with expansive foam inside and Bondo on the outside.
After I am pleased with the shape and finish, I'll make a mold over the flares, then make the actual flares inside the plug. Lots and lots of work to go.

I have been working on the rocker panel, slowly getting the flares to blend with the rocker.

Joe

 

You Sir.. Are Brave! I'm Not Sure Whether I Love It Or Hate It...

 

I am seeing that there used to be a STR emblem on your car? Are you road racing; any purpose behind the $$$$ to do this over other simpler things? Looking forward to the results.

 

Those Are Most Likely Fenders Off An STR..

 

Correct, the Black fender is just a donor fender. It just happens to be a STR fender. The car itself is a 2000 S-type sport. Just for continuity, this is the car that I put a LS3 Camaro engine back in 2010/2011. It is also the car I am building up a rear sub-frame with a Mark 8 carrier with LSD, and am using Corvette C5/C6 spindles and wheels.
It will run someday...
Hopefully before I grow old and die....

 

Could you make more of those fenders......

 

Since my plan is to make a mold for the 4 fenders and the rocker panels, making more flares will always be a possibility. It is more a matter of how long this project will take me to complete. I do not have a good track record at moving things forward.

The other variable is whether or not you like the look... I favor functionality over aesthetics.

 

Well, I already have an issue with rear tires rubbing the current fenders, and I want to run wider back there.