Alloy finish?

I've been fighting with myself over whether I like my turbo look 2's or whether I want GT3 style sport designs. This silly dilema has been going on for a year now, and as a result I am still riding round on two rear alloys with scuffs! I saw a few motors at Northway with the sport design rims on, and TBH, I think the turbo look alloys I have suit the shape and style of my car more. So, I am pleased to say that I have decided to keep them (it's only been 12 months in the making lol!). Now here we go - choice of finishes. The original silver looks nice, but I am perhaps thinking of a titanium finish, or anthracite (although anthracite may be too dark). I don't want black that is for sure. I adore Zenith, but I would hate to get them re-done and have it not go with the colour and ruin the look of the car. Opinions?

A recent pic to put it into context.....

I don't like black wheels on a 996, but that is just me being an old fart. Titanium, or something like Seal Grey would be nice, but IMO it should have a polished rim. I've seen silver Turbo Looks with the rim poilshed, and I think it looks good.

Sounds interesting, hadn't really thought of that, although the turbo looks are quite flowing not being a split rim - googling to see if I can find any type of example. Titanium with a polished lip could look nice....

Hi Steve, Just my 2pence worth. I think on your colour, black rims would spoil the look of the car. Maybe a dark grey colour, but defo with the pilished rim. I have seen some and it looks awesome. Let us know what you decide!!!

There are a couple on here, which will give you an idea: http://www.thewheelrestorer.co.uk/porsche.html

Agreed, I've seen a few with black and it just doesn't look right with Zenith. I think anthracite may be too dark as well, titanium could be nice with the polished lip. Thanks for the link Richard - I'm going to Lepsons on Saturday to have a chat about finishes and see if they have some they can demo Thanks for the comments.

Good luck

Thanks, I'll be sure to post before and after pics as well as info on the finish. I hope I make the right choice!

Hmmm, a darker finish with polished lips could look good, as this works I think. Didn't like black but this bring them up....

And here is my attempt at photoshopping titanium look centres. My wife said it looks rubbish as it will just look like I am driving around with dirty wheels lol....

Afraid I agree with your wife! [ ]

You need a bit of lighting on those wheels to make them look glossy and more natural. (Unless you were thinking of matt finish...) My Photochop skills aren't much better....

I think the 996s look better with silver wheels, my car has the slightly darker GT silver if you wanted an alternative. The black wheels on a 996 whatever style look a bit gangster bling in my opinion. The 997s get away with it as they were a factory option so we probably get conditioned to seeing them. But hey wouldn't it be boring if we all agreed on everything[ ]

What have you decided Steve?

Good question, and thanks for the photoshop attempt Richard I saw some examples on Saturday of varying finshes and combinations, and although some looked fantstic I just don't think they will suit my car. I've booked in to drop the wheels off in two weeks, so that gives me time to make a definite descision. So far though I am actually leaning towards playing it safe and having them silver or, a darker silver with polished rim (I think grey's and blacks may be out, but watch this space as I always change my mind lol). Either way it will be nice to get rid of the scuffs on the rear!