Wheels Colour

Wing Lun · Feb 17, 2019

I've been seriously considering getting my standard wheels painted. If you've been following me here, I'd bought my car less than a year ago, but the dealers had refurbed the wheels not only one, but TWICE! I didn't know using a jet spray would damage the wheels which Audi damaged from their free wash, left the alloys flaking. I've never chased upon it, but it's reached a point where I need to do something with my alloys before it gets worse, that's why I seek advice from y'all.

I was considering buying some genuine 18s including tyres but you're looking around over £800+ I think the "brilliant silver" colour is too bright when the car is fully washed. My car is monsoon grey which is a lighter grey compared to the Daytona Grey. I'm swaying towards a light gunmetal finish, but what do you guys think?

Adam14 · Feb 17, 2019

I think anthracite (I think it is) grey would go well with your car.

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V6_Man · Feb 17, 2019

Adam14 said:
I think anthracite (I think it is) grey would go well with your car.

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I'd agree with @Adam14

kcpism · Feb 18, 2019

A medium anthracite would look good, not too dark and not the same as the bodywork.

Wing Lun · Feb 18, 2019

kcpism said:
A medium anthracite would look good, not too dark and not the same as the bodywork.

Thanks appreciate your opinion, I was thinking that as well

heloo · Feb 18, 2019

How about this rs3 rotor style dipped wheel?

Wing Lun · Feb 18, 2019

heloo said:
How about this rs3 rotor style dipped wheel?

Never actually thought of theis style, looks pretty dope...good creativity!
But I think from the comments and poll above, might go for light gunmetal effect

dannyboy1985 · Feb 19, 2019

I’ve gone black with milled accents. I would definitely not go full black. If you stick with the same size new should be in the £500 range with £200 back for the originals.

dp_motley · Feb 19, 2019

What do you think of anthracite + polished? My new car will be nano grey and it will come with the standard silver 18" s-line alloys. I'm going to plastidip the wheels in anthracite grey but leave the polished parts silver, so they will look like these or may be a little lighter: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R245DAS-...IN-SPOKE-ANTHRACITE-ALLOY-WHEELS/233117339623

Wing Lun · Feb 19, 2019

dp_motley said:
What do you think of anthracite + polished? My new car will be nano grey and it will come with the standard silver 18" s-line alloys. I'm going to plastidip the wheels in anthracite grey but leave the polished parts silver, so they will look like these or may be a little lighter: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R245DAS-...IN-SPOKE-ANTHRACITE-ALLOY-WHEELS/233117339623

Yeah I've seen some wheels exactly like those, looks very neat! Sometimes it's abit difficult for people to define the anthracite colour and the last thing I need are dark grey wheels...dont want the colour of the wheels to overpower the colour of my car if you get me.

Originally I had a similar idea below... leave the front face silver and maybe anthracite matt black on the inside...but never seen it on a car before...wouldn't suit my car's monsoon grey colour I reckon.

Wing Lun · Feb 19, 2019

dannyboy1985 said:
I’ve gone black with milled accents. I would definitely not go full black. If you stick with the same size new should be in the £500 range with £200 back for the originals.

Thanks for your comment, appreciate your input! Nice wheels you got on your car tho, all you need are lowering springs to close the gaps in the wheel arches

dp_motley · Feb 20, 2019

Wing Lun said:
Yeah I've seen some wheels exactly like those, looks very neat! Sometimes it's abit difficult for people to define the anthracite colour and the last thing I need are dark grey wheels...dont want the colour of the wheels to overpower the colour of my car if you get me.

Originally I had a similar idea below... leave the front face silver and maybe anthracite matt black on the inside...but never seen it on a car before...wouldn't suit my car's monsoon grey colour I reckon.

I get you. The wheels I shown you were just an example of a custom two-color design. I agree that the grey on them is too dark for a monsoon grey car. I googled pictures of monsoon grey Audi S3 (I always search the S3 instead of the A3 as it has better color/design choices) and from what I saw the oem titanium grey polished wheels suit the monsoon grey best, IMHO. What do you think of these alloys: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Audi-Wheels-S3-18-Inches/264178937833 ?

Kayobong · Feb 20, 2019

Wing Lun said:
I've been seriously considering getting my standard wheels painted. If you've been following me here, I'd bought my car less than a year ago, but the dealers had refurbed the wheels not only one, but TWICE! I didn't know using a jet spray would damage the wheels which Audi damaged from their free wash, left the alloys flaking. I've never chased upon it, but it's reached a point where I need to do something with my alloys before it gets worse, that's why I seek advice from y'all.

I was considering buying some genuine 18s including tyres but you're looking around over £800+ I think the "brilliant silver" colour is too bright when the car is fully washed. My car is monsoon grey which is a lighter grey compared to the Daytona Grey. I'm swaying towards a light gunmetal finish, but what do you guys think?

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I'd buy some 18's the standard alloys on the sport are horrific and I think 18's really sharpen up the look of the A3. My car is also monsoon grey and I really love the alloys I have, admittedly they need a refurb. https://i.imgur.com/LxpexZw.jpg here they are, apologies for the dirt, it has since been cleaned.

Wing Lun · Feb 20, 2019

dp_motley said:
I get you. The wheels I shown you were just an example of a custom two-color design. I agree that the grey on them is too dark for a monsoon grey car. I googled pictures of monsoon grey Audi S3 (I always search the S3 instead of the A3 as it has better color/design choices) and from what I saw the oem titanium grey polished wheels suit the monsoon grey best, IMHO. What do you think of these alloys: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Audi-Wheels-S3-18-Inches/264178937833 ?

Definitely agree, I've seen these but 19s on a sportback, but it just looked too weird maybe it didn't have any lowering springs and the ride looked higher. But since those are 18s they should look better Unfortunately won't be able to fork out £900 lol.
My problem is the bodykit of the sportback compared to the S-Line trim level...I just feel any type of wheels will fit the S-Line cause the front bumper looks more aggressive and stylish and will complement it compared to the sportback. So with my sportback it's kinda limited with certain alloys style but that's my opinion.

Wing Lun · Feb 20, 2019

Kayobong said:
I'd buy some 18's the standard alloys on the sport are horrific and I think 18's really sharpen up the look of the A3. My car is also monsoon grey and I really love the alloys I have, admittedly they need a refurb. https://i.imgur.com/LxpexZw.jpg here they are, apologies for the dirt, it has since been cleaned.

Sorry was your standard alloys like my car at the top of this thread with 17s or the 16s? Tbh I've always wanted your alloys, its oem and looks stylish, but can't find any online for a decent price Looks like yours are diamond cut 18s?

Kayobong · Feb 21, 2019

Wing Lun said:
Sorry was your standard alloys like my car at the top of this thread with 17s or the 16s? Tbh I've always wanted your alloys, its oem and looks stylish, but can't find any online for a decent price Looks like yours are diamond cut 18s?

Yeah they are diamond cut and polished, which is very nice until they get kerbed, which then makes it an expensive repair, but they came with my car from the factory. The alloys are one of the reasons I chose this car to be honest. I think the alloys which come standard with the S-Line also look really good.

Wing Lun · Feb 23, 2019

Kayobong said:
Yeah they are diamond cut and polished, which is very nice until they get kerbed, which then makes it an expensive repair, but they came with my car from the factory. The alloys are one of the reasons I chose this car to be honest. I think the alloys which come standard with the S-Line also look really good.

Found this on autotrader, what you think? Are the wheels too dark?

Kayobong · Feb 23, 2019

Wing Lun said:
Found this on autotrader, what you think? Are the wheels too dark?

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Looks like they've been powder coated, looks better than stock but I'm not a huge fan of that wheel design. All personal preference at the end of the day.

Runner · Feb 23, 2019

Had mine powder coated anthracite

Wing Lun · Feb 23, 2019

Runner said:
Had mine powder coated anthracite

Nice good colour combination...anthractite alloys, red calipers and white colour

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