1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Wheels Matte vs Satin vs Gloss

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bevo87, Mar 21, 2018.

  1. Mar 21, 2018 at 8:45 PM
    #1
    Bevo87

    Bevo87 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2017
    Member:
    #5219
    Messages:
    17
    Gender:
    Male
    i have been reading a lot about new wheels for my magnetic gray SR5 4wd premium. I was going to get Fuel vector rims and was told by a few folks that matte black rims are not so great because they look washed out very fast. Am told you have to armour all them to keep them nice. I want low maintenance rims that stay looking nice. Is Satin the way to go to keep the wheels with a little shine? Gloss seems to shiny. I am concerned about matte looking terrible after a few months and never had black rims before. Looking at Helo 901s, XD 129 Holeshot, XD 132 RG2, or XD 122 Enduro which are all Satin. I want to stay with 17 inch but appreciate any advice on Matte vs Satin and any thoughts on the wheels mentioned if you think they would look good. Wanting something kind of unique, but the numerous brands and selections are killing me lol. Thanks!
     
  2. May 13, 2018 at 5:05 AM
    #2
    GunRunner

    GunRunner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2018
    Member:
    #5886
    Messages:
    189
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 4Runner OffRoad
    I’d say satin is the easiest to maintain. Although I went with the Trd Pro matte black wheels and coated then with cquartz and they are easy to maintain now.
     
    jgcaps likes this.
  3. May 31, 2018 at 1:33 PM
    #3
    jgcaps

    jgcaps Lovin the Colorado Life.!

    Joined:
    May 30, 2018
    Member:
    #6147
    Messages:
    923
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    CO
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM TRD ORP KDSS 4Runner
    3" Icon Stage 2, 18x9 Fuel Beast wheels, 285/65/18 BFG KO2's, N-FAB Black Rock Rails w/removable steps.
    image1 (1).jpg
    I put the Fuel Beast 18" machined matte black. Depending on the angle or the sun... a bronzish color comes out.. very cool.. love em.
     
    NewToUtah likes this.
  4. Jun 13, 2018 at 1:03 PM
    #4
    Metzger

    Metzger New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2018
    Member:
    #6250
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Austin
    Vehicle:
    2013 4runner 2wd
    matte looks good
     
    jgcaps likes this.
  5. Jun 13, 2018 at 9:00 PM
    #5
    PCRIDE4RUNNER

    PCRIDE4RUNNER New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2018
    Member:
    #5722
    Messages:
    424
    SUPER DUPER
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD OR
    Just like paint sheen.

    Gloss is the shiniest, easiest to keep clean. Wipes right off.

    Semi-gloss- lower sheen than gloss

    Satin - more of a dull shine, Lower
    than semi gloss

    Eggshell- like an eggshell really. Hard to keep clean

    Matte- it’s new on the market, looks cool

    Just like any wheel if you don’t keep it clean every 2 weeks at a minimum eventually you’ll get caked on yellow staining that never comes off. The risk you run is reverting to strong chemical cleaners that will ruin or affect the wheel finish.
     
    jgcaps likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top