75 280 Steel Wheel Color Question

[Dirwin]

I'm attempting to bring my 75 280 back to original (or as close as feasible) and have a set of steel wheels for it but they need refinishing. What was the original color of the steel wheels? The ones I have are oxidized black on the face and a rusty silver/grey on the inside (so no help here). Was the original black a flat, satin or gloss? Any idea of a close match to the silver/grey color?

The spare is the original Toyo Z 195 tire, but since the balance weight is painted, I believe the prior owner may have refinished the wheel.

[mgood]

Here are a couple pictures of mine from 11/75, not sure if they are the same as yours.

Also this the original spare tire form my car. It was only on the car for about a week back in 76.

[Dirwin]

Thanks! You certainly answered one of my questions, my spare has been repainted. Your wheel balance weight is not painted and mine is. Also looks like the black is a satin/semi gloss.

Is the inside silver or grey? I'm wondering if it wouldn't be very close to a rally wheel silver similar to what most GM rally wheels had, kind of a semi gloss.

[mgood]

My wheel is the same color on both sides.