Our hearts win over when choosing the color of our cars. After all, when you’re an avid car fanatic, your personality reflects in the vehicle. And there is no better way to boast that than the color of your vehicle.
Red draws charisma and a sensual charm around your vehicle. Therefore, it’s no wonder that so many people prefer to paint their metallic buddies up in the vibrant shade.
Being a stand-out shade; red knows how to add that “oomph” to your car’s look. The wheel color surely helps in that regard. It can make the same car look even more dynamic or quench the fire down to ashes. As such, we have recommended three suitable colors; black, bronze and gold.
What Color Wheels Look Best On Red Color Car?
People mostly go with neutral colors when it comes to wheels; they may choose white, silver, black, gold and the list goes on. Here are some colors that go perfectly well with red:
1. Black
Black is the most popular and, kind of overused, color. Yet, it manages to be one of the most fabulous colors to dye your wheels. It is the go-to color for a huge number of enthusiasts.
And when all its magnificent charm and glamour gets amalgamated with the bold strikes of red, the combination is luxurious yet decent at the same time. The dark shade of black would add even more charm to your car in an instant!
Black color is a bit hard to maintain, though, but it’s worth the hustle. And by hard, we mean that the few seconds after you are done cleaning will be the only time your wheels look pristine unless you plan to store them away in a car coffin.
Therefore, they will require regular cleaning with soap and water, as well as a fresh coat. Satin finish is considerably better in this regard.
Black wheel recommendation: American Racing AR924
Pros:
- Best looks in class
- American brand
- Flow form technology
Cons:
- Difficult to keep clean
American Racing AR924 is a wheel that rocks the hot shade of black and will keep doing so with, if not even more, once under your red car. American Racing came out with one of the best looking wheels you will find in the market as of today, i.e., without handing your pocket over in return.
The split 5-spoke that branches out wider gives off a particularly masculine look. The elegance with going for slim and thin spoked wheels is, almost always, unmatched. Of all the recommended wheels this one is my top picks in terms of aestheics.
And did we mention how the gloss black finish gives the elegance and show of the wheels a boost? Because it does! Do keep in mind, though, that a matte black finish should be relatively easier to keep clean than a gloss black finish.
One thing that bugs the customers is that the finish on this wheel is too shiny. While this looks impressive, it it significantly more difficult to keep clean.
2. Bronze
You can also match the fiery beauty of a red car with an equally vicious yet striking, bronze wheel. It is considered a symbol of strength, which will add to your car’s impression. It blends in well with the boldness of red and isn’t a tough nut to crack when we move to maintenance.
Moreover, it looks best with the traditional bronze paint as the finish. Also, in terms of maintenance, it needs nothing more than the conventional methods of cleaning. Beware, though, as the red and bronze duo might end up stealing hearts while walking down the street ramp!
Bronze wheels recommendation: Method Race Wheels MR701
Pros:
- Racing pedigree
- Tasteful design
- Bead grip technology
- Center cap included
Cons:
- May appear dull to some
- Slightly heavy
MR701 by Method Race Wheels is a simple and classical looking wheel with touch of tasteful restraint to it. The design seems pretty basic at first look which helps ‘sleepers’ blend into the environment a bit more and is particularly appropriate for those seeking a restrained look.
But do not be fooled by its looks because it is a thorough-bred race wheel before anything else. It features Method’s patented Bead Grip technology for lower tire pressures for those who truly want a beast on the road.
The finish is the highly appreciated and widely recognized Method Bronze which looks super sophisticated and is supremely easy to keep clean, at the same time. You also get the gorgeous center cap with logo included in the price.
3. Gold
We have been infatuated with the gold color for its flexibility and the ability to suit every shade on a car including red. And once under a dynamic red car, gold wheels will light up the clothing of the car in the most majestic of ways.
Gold makes an ethereal duet with red, creating a beautiful contrast. Whether you go for the painted look or a more subtle finish, it can rock both. For the maintenance, it doesn’t require very high-end expenditure. You can clean it using the traditional methods, of course taking into account the finish.
Gold wheel recommendation: Enkei RPF1
Pros:
- Racing capabilities
- Elegant design
- Forged hybrid
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Expensive
Enkei is a well-known wheel manufacturer brand known to produce some of the most budget-friendly yet solid products. And this Enkei RPF1 is one of the racing wheels they offer. Its 6-spoke pattern is not only catchy and elegant, but it also has an aggressively modern feel to it as well.
Despite being lightweight, it is a heavy combo of near-perfect qualities for a street wheel. Enkei went to extreme lengths to make this wheel as lightweight as possible and reduce the unsprung weight.
Enkei’s forged hybrid process is seen at work here, therefore, we can safely say that these wheels offer excellent performance for the price. Upgrading to RPF1s might be the least expensive and risky way to significantly boost performance.
I hope the article helps you make the right decision for you. If we share a taste in color, make sure to read my other color recommendation guides like:
