Black wheels for Ibis White S3 - Help!

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I'm hoping to get an S3 soon and am in 2 minds whether to get it in Ibis White or Sprint Blue.

I've always regretted not getting my Golf GTI Ed30 in white with black wheels - and while my head tells me white is a bad colour for the Scottish climate... my heart thinks it looks amazing!

I've seen a few pics of A3 / S3's in white with black / dark MTM Bimoto's and think they look perfect... but when reading about them it seems they're extremely heavy, and also very expensive.

What I want it something similar in style to the MTM's, but a bit cheaper and lighter (up to around £1k without tyres) Can anyone recommend some black / graphite wheels that look good on a white car? Perhaps post some pics with their recommendations? I think I'll stick with 18's though as the roads round here are terrible and the rims would get ruined by potholes. Also it will save me a few £'s as I'll be able to swap the tyres from the original wheels.

If I go for the blue car then I'd be wanting to swap the wheels for something grey / graphite anyway - so either way I'm looking to change.

I've looked through several wheel sites, but all I can find that I like so far are...

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2
OZ Ultraleggera (although I think the spokes are too thin!)

... but I can't find any apart from the MTM's that really grab me!

Any opinions / pics are appreciated.
 
The price isn't right, but...

BBS CH Black w/Polished Stainless Lip

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what japanese domestic market is that what it means ?? still who cares id givit a go
 
Not sure on the make I saw them on a car at ultimate dubs. There was a stand selling them, cant seem to find there brochure at the mo, and i didnt get a price.

They were on a stand with http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/ not sure if they were selling the wheels, they are not shown on there website. Might be worth giving them a bell if your interested

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Have you considered white wheels - there was a white A3 at ultimate dubs with deep dish white wheels and boy did it look sexxyyy...

Rare as well..
 
Thanks for the replies so far...

I think white on white looks great - but having owned a JDM Honda Integra DC5 in white, I know what a pain in the *** it is to keep white wheels! A white car is a pain too - but I found I spent an hour cleaning the wheels and 20 mins cleaning the car if I was doing a 'quick' wash!

Currently I have the BBS CH's (or VW Pescaras) on my GTI edition 30 which look great and are a high quality wheel - but I fancy something different this time.

Those OZ's posted look pretty nice - another possible option. The white Momo's are nice too - its a shame they don't do that style in black. The ones on the yellow car would be good for the Sprint Blue car - but I don't think they're dark enough for me (personally) on a white car.

Keep em coming....
 
White on white looks great but they have to be exactly the same colour or it looks funny.

I would go for white with black, why not just get the normal rims powder coated?
 
White on white looks great but they have to be exactly the same colour or it looks funny.

I would go for white with black, why not just get the normal rims powder coated?
 
Liam - the Golf looks good, but I still think it would look better if those were actually black! If it had the black Monza 2's it would be sweet!

Matthew - I agree totally... trying to get the exact shade would be a pain. The Honda ones were ok as they came as standard the same colour.

Powder coating is an idea - but I'd rather keep the standard wheels standard and get a new set.
 
white rim black centre nice !!!!


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white and black again

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white and black again it would about 200 quid extra but be different it would be worth it i like the 2 above

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i would get it in white with black bbs ch alloys, you could then get the blacked out front grill and lamin-x on headlights! will look very mean! there was a post about a bloke who done that and blacked out his mirrors, he tuned his s3 to over 400 bhp, cant find the post, can anyone find it for me please!
 
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That TT has the problem my mate has where the whites were differnt it just ruins the car IMO. The A4 With the Whit Rim Looks good.
10blazin said:
white rim black centre nice !!!!


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white and black again

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white and black again it would about 200 quid extra but be different it would be worth it i like the 2 above

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p3eps said:
Liam - the Golf looks good, but I still think it would look better if those were actually black! If it had the black Monza 2's it would be sweet!
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I didn't used to like black wheels, but I'm learning to like them... Besides, if I order an Ibis White S3 it might be a bit too freaky to go with anthracite wheels just like my wife's car.

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here's some MTM's with a custom graphite finish, not the best of pictures and won't help you decide
 
liam said:
Another one to consider...

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Is that not an Ultraleggera? That was one of the 2 that I liked in my original post!

18's or 19's?????
I'm just a little worried that 19's will affect my ride too much - and also if I fit 19's, will the car NEED lowered - or will it look OK on standard suspension?
 
On another note.... does anyone have any pics of a Sprint Blue S3 with Titanium / Graphite coloured wheels? Just curious as to what it would look like?
 
p3eps said:
Is that not an Ultraleggera? That was one of the 2 that I liked in my original post!
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Yes.

p3eps said:
18's or 19's?????
I'm just a little worried that 19's will affect my ride too much - and also if I fit 19's, will the car NEED lowered - or will it look OK on standard suspension?
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I'm going through the same issue. I think 19s will look better, but you're right, you then need to stump up some cash for new suspension.
 
Turinis or TD 1.2s get my vote mate.. On a Golf, but you get the idea..
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