Norge
Member
It's possible that Tesla in the beginning called the wheels gray. In any case they looked exactly like gray wheels for Model S, and still does in the configurator. Then the name anthracite, followed by Onyx Black. I'm disappointed not to get the gray wheels I ordered, which likely would be better to the Midnight Silver than the pure black I will receive. Still a sharp look.
dwebb66
Member
I had my silver rims powder coated on my Model S and they turned out perfect. They have been on just over one year and look as good as day one. The total cost including R&R of the tires was $1000. Hope this helps, good luck...
I didn't get the email because I hadn't confirmed my order until March, only had a reservation, and this is the first that I've seen it posted. Either way the email stipulates that the color hasn't changed but to me they look significantly blacker than on the configuration depiction. I also ordered Midnight Silver but I personally think they will still go well with my choice of paint but would blend better if they were grayer.
Darryl
ModelXTracker.com Co-Adm
If there is anyone in the central Florida area who is interested in getting their wheels powder coated send me a private message. The person is a great detailer but can also coordinate the powerder coating of the wheels. He will put the car up on his lift, remove the four wheels, take care of having the tires unmounted, take the wheels next door to the company which does the powder coating. Once dry he will have the wheels remounted and put them back on the car. I saw some of the work he has done and it is superb.
omarsultan
Active Member
Saw a white MX with Onyx wheels being delivered while I was a Rocklin today. The wheels are shinier than I expected. Not sure if I am a fan or not.
satheesh.net
President | Tesla Owners Club Norway
Personally I think that is great news. I'm worried they are too black (hence the name I guess), but looking at pictures and seeing them "live" are probably two different things?
omarsultan
Active Member
IMO, there are no wrong choices, its whatever works for you--for example, I think the wheels would look great with the metallic blue.
BornToFly
Supporting Member
I think the BO wheels look great on black, the blue, and midnight T. Not sure yet about the MC red. Not a fan personally on white and silver cars. Our MC Red is coming with silver. For fun, I might get snow tires on black rims, but I don't know yet.
Did anyone who switched from BO wheels to silver and pay $500 change fee have that fee refunded at delivery?
ohmman
Plaid-ish Moderator
saw the BO wheels when I was there last week, look very different than on the configurator, different supplier?
marty2112
Member
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
Cool, they are probably coming down here to SoCal. They aren't covering them as much as they use to anymore
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