Simon, at the time I bought my 4/4 the black wires were without extra costs. I personally like the silver painted wheels equally good. They are identical, therefore identical in terms of quality and weight, in my personal view they are even more appropriate and better looking than stainless spokes which are way heavier in addition. If I had to pay 850 GBP on top for the black paint when buying my car I would have choosen the silver painted wheels immediately. They fit a 4/4 absolutely brilliant and match almost every colour.