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Black Wheels (Matte, Satin or Gloss)

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Blindf8th, Apr 5, 2018.

  1. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Blindf8th

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    New 2018 Tundra CM owner here (Midnight Black Metallic). Definitely wish I knew that my truck is blue in the sun as that has made it more challenging to nail down wheel color (black should mean black). That aside, I'm curious as to where folks land when selecting a black after market wheel.

    Do you prefer Matte, Satin, or Gloss with your black MBM Tundras? Which do you think blends in the best?

    Thanks for any advice or input you may have.

    Blind
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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  3. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    It seems like everybody that has black wheels has matte so I went with gloss. My truck is nice and shiney and so are my wheels.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2018 at 10:10 PM
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    Thank you for your feedback.
     
  9. Apr 5, 2018 at 10:23 PM
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    Satin or matte is my preference.
     
  10. Apr 6, 2018 at 4:33 AM
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    I did matte end caps and matte powdercoat wheels. While I was also taken aback by the blue metallic specs when I got it last year, I have to look awfully hard to see them in the sun.
     
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  13. Apr 6, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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  14. Apr 6, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    The specs should be black or even dark gray. It's just odd to sell a midnight black truck yet put blue all over it. Never had a clue until the sun hit it and I was like wth? Would have probably gone white if I would have known :eek:)

    Thanks for the info!
     

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