Fuchs in all black or traditional early 911 finish

[m1franck]

This past weekend I purchased a set of 16x7 Fuchs with 225-50-16 tires at a swap meet. Before I restore them I thought an experiment would be in order. I masked and sprayed two of them with satin black paint.

I've seen some long hood cars with all black Fuchs and like the look, but not sure if it was going to be "right" for my car.

Well here's the before and after comparison. The first photo shows the original 15x6 Fuchs with 205-60-15 tires. After looking at the photos I'm leaning toward a traditional polished finish with black accents on the 16x7 Fuchs. They will also get some new 205-55-16 tires mounted. What do you think?

BTW, ignore the incorrect rocker panel covers. Those eye sores are coming off this winter when I do some body work on the 911.

[Poor-sche Lover]

I'd definitely go with the polished petals. It might work if you had black window trim/door handles. But with the chrome, you need to stick with the shine.

[signature65]

Depends on the look your going for. Black wheels is more racer style. Traditional is def much more "pretty"

[Winter]

Originally Posted by Poor-sche Lover

I'd definitely go with the polished petals. It might work if you had black window trim/door handles. But with the chrome, you need to stick with the shine.

Agreed. I've been struggling with the whole black vs. chrome look, which is even more pronounced with my targa and the option to be black vs. chrome (polished stainless) on the targa bar. I've come to the conclusion that consistency is key. I have a black bar, black door handles, etc, so I've got to keep the fuchs with the black petals vs. the polished petals. (oh, but polished rims, to accent the black)

Of course, I could change my mind and turn it all to chrome. . .

Slippery slope.

Great looking car, by the way.

[Scooter]

I like the polished petals on your car m1franck.

[Geronimo '74]

not a fan of black, polished petals is nicer.

[5String43]

Polished spokes for sure, in a heartbeat.

[Noah930]

Traditional. Easy choice.

[N11Porsche]

Black pedals, polished lips. Classic look. All-black looks like your riding on 4 spare-tire rims.

[Jack Olsen]

I like the polished petals on that car. I also like the rocker panels.

[T77911S]

i have always been a fan of polished. i dont like painted rims to match the car. but, that black on white does have a kida racey look. if your paint was not that nice i might say black, but your car looks very nice.

buy another set and paint them black.

i built a 914-6, i had 2 tops, one was stock black and the other i painted white to match the car, i used the white on e most of the time.

[QldChef]

Traditional polished petals hands down!

[mnmasotto]

Polish Petals for sure. Enough with the all black wheels already. If you keep the all black wheels you need to buy a Black Land Rover, DG Wrap Around Sunglasses, Lucky Jeans and a Ed Hardy T-Shirt (Todays Preppy)

[tobluforu]

Enough said!

[KOH]

Polished - it works better with the mirror and trim.

[grudk]

Anodized would look best, IMO, but polished works better than black...

[Schwarzeritter]

My honest two cent's is I like the original a bit better.
Personally, I don't think I could pull the secound look off.
That's just me. Then again it all depends on taste and prefference.

[naparsei]

Originally Posted by N11Porsche

Black pedals, polished lips. Classic look. All-black looks like your riding on 4 spare-tire rims.

Agreed. Fix the lips for sure if you decide to go black.

Originally Posted by grudk

Anodized would look best, IMO, but polished works better than black...

Yes, exactly. My thought would be anodized #1, polished #2, black #3.

[azasadny]

Polished petals!!

[Schuey]

Originally Posted by Poor-sche Lover

I'd definitely go with the polished petals. It might work if you had black window trim/door handles. But with the chrome, you need to stick with the shine.

agreed