With or Without??

With that car, they need are needed. It makes the wheels complement all the other brightwork on the car. Without, they're too dark.

That's why upscale cars got factory match wheels, silver hubcaps, or rallies.
Picture the '69 1/2 six pack cars. Black wheel, no brightwork.
Strip all the trim off, leave the white letters out, and it'll look NASCAR.
As is, looks like an elegant street car with some 'tude.

And the tail pipe should never protrude enough to catch a leg.