Help an Indecisive Owner Select a Wheel Color

Personally I like both! (mirrored a bit more though).

I got the steel grey and went with the Tesla 21" grey wheels. I love it. Of course, not the same style you have shown.

I prefer the gunmetal (previous Model S was Dolphin Gray), but either would look good.

Difficult to say by just looking at pictures on the Interwebs. I probably wouldn't go with either. But out of those two I'm kind of sure I would think the mirror cut ones would be too shiny. I would want something more discreet, Probably something 19 inch since those would also be lighter. I would like a good looking fairly aerodynamically efficient wheel. Do these fit the Models S?

It depends on the look you're going for. Classy (silver) or badass (gunmetal).

Laurent said:

It depends on the look you're going for. Classy (silver) or badass (gunmetal).

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agree about the "badass" but gunmetal is also more functional too. It does a FAR better job of hiding brake dust.

My preference is the gunmetal one, opens the car a bit more and gives it a fresh look imo.

@Laurent, you have a good point there. Darker rims are badass and lighter rims are classy. Both have their place. The dark rims do need highlights such as the red brake calipers. They really show them off.

I would suggest all of you to consider the rim guard protectors offered by Evannex. They saved my rims yet again this weekend. Bumped a curb parking close to let Mom out of the car at the restaurant. The rim guard took the hit. I had to shift it back into place, but no damage to the rim. The $100 investment has saved my 21's from damage 2 times now. Check it out. You can get them in a highlight color if you want. Personally I have the silver 21" turbines and matched the color. You can't tell they are there.

I am always puzzled by those who ask for subjective opinions on things like color.

I like to think of mine as classily badass

I must say, I did want more of a classy look due to my line of business.



More pics here:

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scruzloose33 said:

Are those the TSW Nurburgring Mirrored Face wheels? Are you happy with them? Are the wheels actually mirrored/reflective or are they a more traditional machined look? One of my hesitations is that I don't want a full chromed wheel look. Thanks!

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Yeah, those are the mirror cut version. I personally love them, not only because of the look but because of the weight, price, build, etc. So yes, I am very happy with them. I don't know how to define them, but they are what you see there.

Here's what yours would look like though. I saved this photo from someone else here in the forum.

REBroker said:

I must say, I did want more of a classy look due to my line of business.

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I agree. As others have said, I think the silver looks classic and luxurious and the gunmetal looks sporty and more youthful. I went with the classic silver against my gray because I think it blends in a little more. I think the gunmetal will probably be more eye catching because it's a little different. I wrestled with this decision more than any other decision. In the end, I don't like to stand out and like REBroker (Real Estate I'm assuming), I'm in insurance and so it fits more with my line of work.

Definitely. The matte grey is sporty and badass. The silver is the elegant choice. The TSW style you've chosen though seems more in the badass category to me. The OEM turbines is in the middle (I have 21" grey on grey). Here is the Toothless at CA-36:

skilly said:

agree about the "badass" but gunmetal is also more functional too. It does a FAR better job of hiding brake dust.

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Love the Badass POV. But I will say that my grey wheels NEVER EVER look dirty. That helps my OCD more than you could ever imagine!!!

CHG-ON said:

Love the Badass POV. But I will say that my grey wheels NEVER EVER look dirty. That helps my OCD more than you could ever imagine!!!

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And to me, grey wheels, for that exact reason, are for lazy owners - and I hate them. The chrome is unnecessary, but a silver/gunmetal is certainly appropriate on a gorgeous car like MS.

CHG-ON said:

Love the Badass POV. But I will say that my grey wheels NEVER EVER look dirty. That helps my OCD more than you could ever imagine!!!

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Too funny, I'm also OCD and the reason I didn't go with grey wheels is because they ALWAYS look dirty to me :biggrin:

-- David