I can't decide on a wheel finish for my two-tone True Blue Metallic and DSG FX4. I'm almost sold on the MB Motoring Gunner 6's in 17x8...maybe the Helo Maxx 6, but can't decide on chrome or black finish. I searched but didn't find any pics of blue trucks with black wheels...maybe there's a reason. There's no chrome anywhere on the truck except the badges, so I'm leaning black. What do you think?

Tires will be 315/70R17 BFG All-Terrains if you're wondering.

Truck: It looks darker in the picture, but it's blue.


Chrome wheel:


Black wheel:

 

IMO, the only vehicles that look good with black wheels are black or very,very dark gray. They look really good with that black center and polished lip. I think tirerack.com has a thing on it that lets you pick the vehicle and color and see how it looks with different wheels, that might help.

 

I'd go chrome. I like black wheels best on black or gray/silver trucks.

 

Chrome!

 

I agree with the blue gotta go chrome!

 

Check out the MB Motoring V Drive wheels. I have them and really like the look. I don't like chrome either. These wheels have a black machined finish and look pretty good on my Aspen Green truck. They are pretty eye catching without too much bling. Check my album for more pics.

 

i personally think chrome wheels look better on darker trucks. black looks better on lighter trucks. sometimes you can get away with dark trucks and dark wheels, but it's usually when the black wheel has a chrome accent.

i like contrast between the wheel and the body. makes the wheels really 'pop'. if you're going to spend the money, let's make those things noticeable!

 

Stephen, I would have to go with the chrome. Also with those tires a 17x8 with 5 1/2"BS wheel should work out perfect, assuming the truck is leveled. Just my 2 cent's!

 

I smell a photoshop coming soon........im torn i love chrome but i think the black wheels might look really good but would like to see for a true opinion

 

Thanks for all the responses! I have to admit that I'm a bit surprised with all the votes for chrome. I thought it would be more of a hung jury.

vtn98, the V-Drives are cool, but I prefer a 6-spoke wheel. The Gunner 6's are also available in a machined finish with gray painted accents.
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I ruled them out because I thought they looked too much like the FX4 stockers. As kskyles said, I wanted the wheels to be different and maybe 'pop' a little.

Paw Paw, yes, the truck is leveled (2.5" Daystar). Your posts about your experience with the AR wheels and BFG's were very helpful in narrowing down my 17" wheel choices and fitting 35's. Thanks!

Screw-Me-05, I'm not gifted with Photoshop talent, but if anyone wants to try, that would be fine by me. I need to get a newer side shot of the truck after I leveled it and added the Harley headlights and tails.

 

I pulled the trigger on a set of 17" chrome MB Motoring Gunner 6's wrapped in 35x12.50 BFG MT KM2's...just waiting on the big brown Santa. Pics when they arrive!

 

I'd have to say Chrome.