What Type of Wheel Finish Should You Get? A Guide to Wheel Finishes
Aftermarket wheels take your vehicle’s look to the next level like nothing else. But beyond how different wheel finishes look, what else do you need to know?
At Kal Tire, we love helping riders up their style with custom wheels. It’s also important to us to make sure you find the wheel finish that’s best for how, where and when you drive, and how much wheel maintenance you like to do.
Here are our top considerations for choosing wheel finishes:
Painted Wheels/Paint-coated Wheels
With proper maintenance, a heavy duty protective coating, painted wheels can stand up against the elements, including rocks on off-road trails, and the salt and grime common on winter roads. With so many options for colours and shine, you’re sure to find a stunning look perfect for your vehicle.
Kal Tire offer’s a wide range of painted wheel options, including Olive Drab, Hyper Black, Semi-Matte Graphite, Anthracite and more. Wheel finish options include gloss, satin and matte.
Satin finishes have a moderate gloss level, falling between 25% and 35%. They are less reflective than gloss paint, making them ideal for hiding imperfections. In contrast, gloss paint tends to accentuate imperfections. The primary distinction between satin and matte finishes lies in their gloss levels, with satin being noticeably shinier than matte, which has a flat appearance with a gloss percentage of only 5% to 10%.
ADVANTAGES:
- Super durable
- Long-lasting
- Great warranty
BEST FOR:
If you do any kind of off-roading or if you want to use these wheels on your vehicle in winter or shoulder seasons, painted wheels will give you exceptional durability.
Getting curious about how a wheel finish would look on your vehicle? When you browse and shop for wheels online at KalTire.com, our wheel visualizer lets you instantly see how the wheels will look on the exact make, model and paint colour of your vehicle.
