Originally Posted By gsel
Thanks for the thoughts and advice / experience so far. I am still torn as to what to do.
I note the sensible approach to stainless wires from many peoples experience, but in the 1988 brochure the image for the +4 has red wheels matching the red interior and the bodywork is blue, same colour scheme as mine. In my opinion it looks superb and I would love to replicate it.
My heart is ruling my head....but it is a big hole in the wallet for wheels that may flake.
Perhaps Heinz you have the right approach - just buy the painted wires and get them repainted every few years... confused2
Geoff


Wheels painted the same colour as the upholstery is an absolutely classic combination and will look wonderful.

I think you might be being a little pessimistic when you talk about having them repainted every few years. I bought a set of black painted wires in 2013 and there's absolutely no way they need a repaint yet, if reasonably well looked after I see no reason why they couldn't be expected to last 10 or 15 years.

Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE