Chrome - Yes or No
10-10-2008, 07:32 PM
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My E60 is Monaco (dark navy metallic) and I love my stock silver (painted) wheels. I'm tempted to get the same wheels in chrome (see below). I need some opinions as to what everyone thinks. Is it a good decision or does it lean toward the "ricer side" of modding. Thanks for your opinion.
10-10-2008, 07:37 PM
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IMHO, no chrome for an e60 unless it's the lip. Save the money and spend it on a different set of wheels, if possible.
I don't think it's ricer as it is just dated/ol 'school...I believe there was a pretty heated discussion/poll a few months back regarding chrome wheels...let's hope this one does not go down that road
As always, personal preference always wins, GL with your decision
I don't think it's ricer as it is just dated/ol 'school...I believe there was a pretty heated discussion/poll a few months back regarding chrome wheels...let's hope this one does not go down that road
As always, personal preference always wins, GL with your decision
10-10-2008, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='690344' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:37 PM
IMHO, no chrome for an e60 unless it's the lip. Save the money and spend it on a different set of wheels, if possible.
I don't think it's ricer as it is just dated/ol 'school...I believe there was a pretty heated discussion/poll a few months back regarding chrome wheels...let's hope this one does not go down that road
As always, personal preference always wins, GL with your decision
I don't think it's ricer as it is just dated/ol 'school...I believe there was a pretty heated discussion/poll a few months back regarding chrome wheels...let's hope this one does not go down that road
As always, personal preference always wins, GL with your decision
10-10-2008, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Sooner79' post='690346' date='Oct 10 2008, 08:47 PM
Thanks. Kind of what I was thinking. Most of the chrome wheels I see are on Lexus, Infiniti, 350Z's etc. What are some of the most popular aftermarket wheels that look good on dark colored BMW's?
I am sure the vendors will PM you soon enough and help you out also...
Price range and size would be 2 things you want to figure out first, GL
10-10-2008, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='511511' date='Dec 28 2007, 07:53 PM
Have you been talking to Dynaspy? 
Don't do it HotLap, don't chrome your rims. This is a very slippery slope that starts with rims. The rims are a gateway to other more serious chroming activities. Pretty soon chroming your shark fin antenna seems like a good idea. Finally your left alone, lonely, only you and your fully chromed e60.
Is that what you want, IS IT?!?!?!
As head of the Anti Chrome Coalition I have to advise you against this shiny and sometimes life altering decision.
Don't do it HotLap, don't chrome your rims. This is a very slippery slope that starts with rims. The rims are a gateway to other more serious chroming activities. Pretty soon chroming your shark fin antenna seems like a good idea. Finally your left alone, lonely, only you and your fully chromed e60. Is that what you want, IS IT?!?!?!
As head of the Anti Chrome Coalition I have to advise you against this shiny and sometimes life altering decision.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=48798=
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Originally Posted by evo42' post='690350' date='Oct 10 2008, 08:56 PM
No chrome, but thats my opinion...
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='690349' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:55 PM
IMHO, 