Having a black car is a very common choice. Actually, black cars form about 23.2% of all new cars sold in the USA. This is the second result, the only more popular color is white. So, the question about the color of the rims for a black car is very important. You should be careful with choosing a certain color of wheels.
Wheels mods highlights
- Commonreasons:pursuit of better design
- Average prices:$400 - $2,000
- Average waiting time:3 - 10 days
- Common problems:baddesign, unwanted results, poor painting quality
- DIY mods:possible but very complicated
- Level of satisfaction:medium
How should you prepare your black car for gold rims?
The black color matches well with the gold. And one of the worst mistakes you can make is to equip your vehicle with a lot of additional accessories in gold color. It doesn't mean you need to avoid these accessories. But it means that overusing them can be a very bad idea.
We wouldn't go with any doorhandle covers or alternative mirrors in gold color. We wouldn't also agree to use any moldings in gold color. A black car looks pretty cool with gold rims and it doesn't need a lot of additional accessories to make it look even better.
Though, you may try some accessories :
- small plastic parts and decorations in your car can also be gold;
- small interior parts may be gold to add some style to the interior of your car;
- the grille may be gold if it's not huge in your vehicle;
- the car manufacturer's logo can be painted gold.
We don't recommend using a lot of parts in gold color. This may make your vehicle look excessively golden and it will not be beautiful. But some small parts may still repeat the color of the rims. You have to make sure the color is identical on rims and on additional accessories.
What kind of gold rims should you buy for a black car?
We wouldn't go for pure gold and very bright rims. They would destroy that calm feeling of a black car. Especially if you invest in blacking out your vehicle.
You can choose rims that are black-gold or have very thin lines of metal. This will not create a contrast between your black car and gold rims. And still, this combination will look fresh and unexpected.
Some ideas of how to make it all look better
You should use the same type of color. For example, if you have a glossy finish of black paint on your car, you should buy glossy gold rims. If the car is matte black, the rims should be matter gold. Otherwise, the combination may look weird.
Also, a lot of owners decide to blackout their black cars after or before they put gold rims on them. The main idea is to get rid of all chrome parts. And this is a good idea because chrome parts will not look good with gold rims. You should paint or replace these parts with black ones.
The size and design of gold rims
Usually, the original size of the gold rims for your black car is not the best choice. You should choose bigger rims and think about their design. The best choice is the large-diameter rims that are made for low-profile tires. The tires should be as black as coal to make it all look cool.
Here are some tips on the design of your wheels:
- they may not be painted only gold - look at combinations of gold and silver, gold and grey, gold and black;
- even if you have one thin rim painted gold, this will create the combination;
- the design of the rim should be sporty because the gold-black combination is aggressive;
- the thin spokes are the best choice - they usually look cool when painted gold.
But the design choice should only be individual. We mean that the wheel should appeal to you. And this will be the best factor to understand if these wheels are a good purchase.
Final words
We've seen hundreds of black cars with gold rims and not all of them look cool. Please consider using any instruments to check how certain rims will look in your vehicle. This will help you decide if the rims are actually good for your car.
Also, consider putting wheels near your car in the place where they are meant to be used. Look at what you get and think if you should keep them or maybe get a refund and choose something else.
About the authors
The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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