I was excited to put the first set of the new 997 TT wheels sold in the U.S. on my new C4s Cab. It's not that I don't like the wheels, but here is the problem. Porsche elected to paint the inner wheels a dark grey color. This looks great on every color but black. I have a basalt black C4s. I really didn't realize I had a problem until I put the wheels on the car. It looks like a mis-match. Besides the color, the wheel design is actually really nice.

So, now what do I do? Friends are telling me to have the wheels chromed and they will look great! It will dramatically change the look of the wheel. It could actually look really nice. Option 2 is painting the inner wheel basalt black to match the car. Option 3 is to sell the wheels and start over. I only have 500 miles on the wheels.

What would you do?

 

I'd go with option two and paint the inner spokes in matching Basalt Black. I love how these wheels look on your carrera and it'll be a shame if you got rid of them. Heck, even the factory took one look at your car and decided to make these an option.

 

I think it looks good. And FWIW, I doubt option 2 would make that big of a difference. And don't chrome them .. it would just look out of place.

 

I agree with the others- they look great the way they are....

Sameer

 

here consider paint them blk

 

i think they really look good...

 

Sir....step away from those rims.....they look great just the way they are

 

I think it looks NICE actually, but those wheels in general, the star wheels...just doesnt do any Porsche justice. Its a preference, but I never understood how Porsche came up with these wheels on cars that cost $130k and up.

 

i would put myself betweein the wheels and the shop. they are great just the way they are. don't do anything else.

 

I'm not a big fan of the new TT wheel, but I do not thing the grey inserts hurt anything! Leave it!

 

I would paint the grey to basalt black

 

selling them?????

 

Considering that as an option. Check out the classified section for more details.

 

I would paint them black or sell them for a nice set of F110's

 

I think they look great the way they are.