DetMich1

Ok you guys, I'm looking for some help from any and all who have some knowlege they can impart to me. I'm planning on putting new rims and tires on my GS400 (blk/blk), lowered about an inch on L-tuned shocks and springs, painted calipers, X-drilled rotors. I'm pretty set on the SSR GT3's 18 X 8.5 all the way around. The rims as I'm sure you know, come in silver or bright satin both with machined lip. What I want to know from those who have seen them is: how will the satin finished rims look against the black onyx color of the car. Will it be a nice compliment or do you think it will be too dark? Would the silver be a better choice? Does anyone have some good pictures of these on a black car? I know that a number of members here have or have had these rims. So, come on Mavens (that means experts) help me out here.

Thanks

L.G.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

haha you know my choice already, so i am just going to make a post here for a voite

DetMich1

Yeah Henry,

I got you marked down for silver already.

L.G.

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

bro you have no idea what i went through to find this old pic of my car but heres the satin vs the silver i have

DetMich1

Thanks Lex,

The car looks great. So which is it that you have? The satin or silver?

400DGRZ

iTrader: (2)

Go with satin.

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

i went with a more conservative look silver and im lovin it

DetMich1

Lexforlife,
So, those are the silver in the photo above. Very nice indeed and not as bright as chrome. BTW, the shine on the car looks fabulous, what do you use?

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

thanks for the compliment .. i use a combo of products and washing twice a week

heres a larger pic of silver ssr against the black in 19in stagg with a 285/30 tire in the rear

bluelex

i think the silver would look good but the satin just gives it that evil racer look, brushed alluminum would look great on blk but i don't think ssr has that option.

DetMich1

Great looking shot of the silver rims with black car. Care to be more specific as to which products you use to maintain such a nice shine? Wax or protectant (ie Zaino etc) ?
I just wish someone could post a pic now of another black but with the bright satin for comparison purposes. Anyone out there?

sc4canada

I don't think so either blue .. but brushed aluminum would look good.... I would choose bright satin over the silver...

DXC

LG, Satin for sure. SSR has a VERY nice design, but 1 thing I like to share with you: I got GT3 18x8.5 all around for my client's BMW 330 (by then the x9.5 was all sold out), the lip is only 2". If you are a performance driven person, then SSR is a great choice, but I will still highly recommend the STAGGERED setting (not too much difference on the pricing any way ) $2K+ is not a small amount of $, I just don't want you to regret. Good Luck GT3 is still 1 of the best designs in my showroom