Top 10 Gloss Black and Matte Black Wheels

AutoGuide.com Staff
by AutoGuide.com Staff
Black wheels are a popular trend and there are a ton of options for various budgets.

Whether you need some wheels to put your snow tires on or you just want to improve the look of your car, there are inexpensive, quality wheels available that will fit your car. If you’re extra keen on stylish wheels, you might look toward getting gloss black or matte black wheels — a trend that seems to be going nowhere fast.

There are plenty of gloss black and matte black wheels on sale today that will fit cars, trucks and SUVs. We’re going to go over some of the best gloss black and matte black wheels on sale today and cover a variety of wheels types, styles and prices so you have a good jumping off point no matter what type of car you own or what you want to use your wheels for.

1. Editor's Pick: Volk Racing TE37SL Pressed Double Black Wheel

These wheels are iconic in the tuner scene and while not cheap, they are definitely one of the best quality, most stylish aftermarket wheels you can get for your car.

Made by RAYS, a Japanese purveyor of high-quality tuner wheels, these wheels are of the utmost quality, are lightweight and are guaranteed to enhance the look of your car. It may be hard to find them in a wide variety of sizes, but on the bright side, they are also offered in gold and alloy in addition to the black finish pictured here.

If you have money to spend on your wheels and like the style of these Volk Racing wheels, you have no reason to hesitate to pick them up.

Pros

Great quality, awesome design, reputable manufacturer

Cons

Expensive, limited sizes available

Bottom Line

A great-quality, great-looking wheel that is definitely on the pricy side

2. BBS CHR Black Wheel

While not cheap, the BBS CHR Black Wheel is a great looking, high-quality one-piece wheel that is perfect for your sports car or performance sedan.

BBS is known for its unbeatable quality, making these wheels the ideal choice for person who doesn't mind spending a little extra and getting a well-made product that will last. These wheels are also very light, weighing in at just 23 lbs for the 18x8.5 inch model. They also come in 19-inch and 20-inch sizes and in a variety of widths.

Pros

Great quality, lightweight, stylish design

Cons

Expensive

Bottom Line

A pricy but high-quality wheel

3. Enkei Raijin Black Wheel

The Enkei Raijin is essentially a less expensive version of the BBS CHR, sporting a similar look and construction but with a cheaper price.

While perhaps not as well-known as BBS, Enkei is a similarly reputable wheel company with years of experience under its belt. These matte black one piece wheels look great and will give any car or crossover a sportier and more aggressive appearance.

If you want a motorsport-inspired, lightweight wheel and are willing to spend a little bit of money on them (but not too much!) then the Enkei Raijin is worth considering.

Pros

Good quality, look great, comparably inexpensive

Cons

Not as high quality as BBS or more expensive wheels

Bottom Line

A cheaper alternative to BBS

4. Konig CONTROL Matte Black Wheel

The Konig CONTROL Matte Black Wheel is a good winter wheel or to replace a stock steel wheel with hubcaps.

This very inexpensive wheel from well-known Chinese wheelmaker Konig has a stylish look and a black finish that will enhance the look of your compact or midsize car or crossover. It's available in a variety of sizes and widths and are very light, weighing just 18.2 lbs each for the 17x7 inch version.

If you're on a tight budget and are looking for new black wheels for your car or crossover, this stylish and good quality wheel is a great option.

Pros

Very inexpensive, nice black finish, lightweight

Cons

Quality not as high as more expensive wheels, limited size availability

Bottom Line

A stylish and very inexpensive wheel, but not offered in many sizes and not ideal for performance applications

5. Moto Metal MO962 Gloss Black Wheel

An entry for our large SUV and pickup truck owners!

This black wheel from Moto Metal is a deep-dish off-road style wheel that is of good quality for the price. They are offered in 18-inch, 20-inch, and 22-inch diameters and a large variety of widths.

One of the only downsides to these great-looking off-road wheels is that they do not come with lug nuts.

Pros

Tough looking deep dish look, wide variety of sizes, good quality

Cons

On the pricy side, fitment may cause them to stick out from fender

Bottom Line

A high-quality, tough-looking wheel that is on the pricy side

6. KMC Wheels Wishbone Satin Black Wheel

These light matte black wheels from KMC have a blend good quality, appearance and price to make an all-around solid product.

The look of these wheels makes them appear much more expensive than they are, making them a great choice as a winter wheel on a luxury vehicle or newer vehicle, or even as a style upgrade from the stock wheels. They also occupy a mid-$100s price point, which we haven't yet seen on this list.

KMC wheels is also relatively well known and has a line of reputed off-road wheels in addition to their street wheels such as these.

Pros

High-end look, mid-range price, good quality

Cons

Not ideal as a true performance wheel, pricier than other similar options

Bottom Line

High-end look, mid-range price with good quality

7. Konig Backbone Matte Black Wheel

The Konig Backbone Matte Black Wheel has a nice, clean look that isn't overly busy. It's also lightweight and inexpensive, making it a good option for lighter cars and crossovers and economy vehicles.

Like many other cheaper wheels, Konig doesn't include lug nuts with these wheels. On the upside, they are available with red center caps and in a variety of diameters and widths. All in all, these are sporty, clean looking aftermarket wheels that won't cost you a ton of money.

Oh yeah, they are also easy to clean!

Pros

Inexpensive, tidy and sporty appearance, good quality

Cons

Doesn't come with lug nuts, limited size availability

Bottom Line

A tidy-looking, sporty wheel that is very inexpensive

8. American Racing Baja Satin Black Wheel

A well-known wheel from a world-famous company, it's American Racing's Baja off-road wheel!

It's hard to go wrong with these mainstay wheels, which are used by off-road enthusiasts all over the world and feature a simple and straightforward design with very sturdy construction.

American Racing offers its Baja wheel in 15-inch, 16-inch and 17-inch diameters and in a variety of widths. They fit nice and look great on most pickups - especially vintage trucks and smaller mid-size trucks. They are also appropriate for SUVs new and old.

These wheels are also lighter than many factory SUV or truck wheels and will prove to be much more durable. We highly suggest these wheels if you want to up the look of your truck or SUV while also giving it added durability and capability in off-road scenarios.

Pros

Durable, look great, good price

Cons

Limited diameter sizes

Bottom Line

An affordable and high quality wheel for owners of off-road trucks and SUVs

9. Motegi Racing MR116 Matte Black Wheel

This red and matte black wheel from Motegi Racing is another tidy, well-designed wheel that is inexpensive and thus ideal for owners of light cars and crossovers.

Whether you want these as winter wheels or as summer wheels for your car to help improve the look, they will perform as advertised and look great doing it. The uncluttered design makes them easy to clean and they are available in a good variety of diameters and widths. You will, however, need to buy the correct lug nuts (smaller than usual) to use these wheels with, as they are not sold with them.

Pros

Stylish design, inexpensive, easy to clean

Cons

Need to buy specific lug nuts

Bottom Line

A well-designed, inexpensive wheel, but you need a special kind of lug nut to make them work

10. American Racing Torq Thrust M Gloss Black Wheel

There's hardly a more well-known wheel on sale than American Racing's Torq Thrust wheel. Made famous by the muscle car and hot rodding scene, these wheels remain popular with Camaro, Mustang and other muscle car owners today.

American Racing is known for its good quality and designs and Torq Thrust is no exception. They are in the middle price range, but are worth their asking price for a name-brand wheel that's guaranteed to enhance the look of your American car.

Pros

Tough hot-rod like look, great quality, name brand, good design

Cons

Limited sizes and compatible makes and models

Bottom Line

A great looking, good quality wheel for American car owners


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