You know that black tires definitely make a statement when put on a car. But what type of "black" should you choose? Some of the different "shades" available include glossy black, flat black, and hyper black - just to name a few. Here is a brief informational summary of the three different shades, some ideas of what type of car each goes with, and some very general pricing information.

Glossy Black - A color that is very standout, shiny and sleek, this shade goes nicely on just about any vehicle - as long as the paint job is nice. While this is definitely for the guy who is into making his car "showy", he would do best to stay away from it if he just wants to "hide" in with the general population.

You could put these types of rims on one of the tiny little hybrids - not only to make it "sporty", but to give it that cute toy car look. These would be especially brilliant, when paired up with a bright yellow or orange paint job. You could also jazz up that two-door sedan or sub-compact car, as well.

But remember, these rims aren't cheap. Brand new - and depending on what size and brand you're after - they can cost you anywhere from $500 for a hybrid or compact car, all the way up to $2,500 per set for the really expensive automobile.

Flat Black - Here you have a shade with no "emotion" whatsoever in its make up. It's a color that's definitely understated, and some might even say dull. It is usually found on those military vehicles that are never welcome in the driveway - unless the driver is lost and only pulled up to ask for directions.

This type of black color is often noticed on those cars that used to be family compact cars, but found their way to the race track. The owners of these cars usually pair these rims up with a car done over in the same color of black, or an equally "serious" color. This product isn't quite as expensive as its glossy counterpart - but almost. You can find them new online, starting at around $400 for the basic rim - and, depending on what brand and size you need, it goes up from there.

"Hyper" Black - This color isn't actually black, but it's more of a silver-chrome in which another color - with the tiniest shade of dark - has been made to peer through. This is actually a very classy look for a rim - and it will make a car look more expensive, as well. You call easily jazz up one of those "gangster car replica" types, and it will look very sleek. Sometimes you can find the very bare bones stock rims in this shade, for about two hundred per set, and of course, they go up from there.

Do not forget to check out the online auction houses when shopping for black car rims. Many times you can get lucky and find them in sets of four, with wheels and tires, for unheard of prices - like $700 per set. And, if you are willing to shop around and settle for "gently used" rims, you can sometimes find that exact same deal for hundreds cheaper!