Need new wheel advice
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My Ride: 2004 545
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Looking for a little contrast - what you guys think - get rid of the all black theme?
So, I was thinking to go with a silver wheel like the Miro 111 or maybe the M6 reps.
Any other suggestions welcome - but not looking to spend $1000s on a new set.
Currently and going to stick with the staggered 19" set up.
A few current pics attached...
So, I was thinking to go with a silver wheel like the Miro 111 or maybe the M6 reps.
Any other suggestions welcome - but not looking to spend $1000s on a new set.
Currently and going to stick with the staggered 19" set up.
A few current pics attached...
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After looking at my own pics and on a non-related topic - do I need spacers on the rear wheels?
I don't know much about spacers - but they could make the rears come out more from the fender right?
I don't know much about spacers - but they could make the rears come out more from the fender right?
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Of the 2 choices I would have to go with the Miro 111; love that sick concavity on the rear. Not sure how much room you have left but if you can push it out a bit to make it look more flush, it would look better, more aggressive stance. Personally I have jet black but cannot buy into the black paint black wheels theory, need some contrast but that's just me.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Wheels look great. Have them refinished. Paint the centers gunmetal and the lips black. Don't go with the other options you listed. Those wheels are great. A simple refinish and it will transform the car.
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Very interesting take, indeed, C.
Hmmmm...
You wouldn't happen to have a pic handy of a wheel with those characteristics on an jet black E60?
rctmthouse: I'm still leaning that way, but C got me thinkin!
Hmmmm...
You wouldn't happen to have a pic handy of a wheel with those characteristics on an jet black E60?
rctmthouse: I'm still leaning that way, but C got me thinkin!
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I'd buy some black Miro 111's and be done with it. Not that I'm biased or anything
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Here's a picture of my Radenergie R10's that I just had refinished. They were originally a polished lip with light gunmetal centers. The barrels were the bare steel color. I had all 3 pieces ripped apart and refinished. The barrels were done matte black, the lips were done flat black and the centers were done a dark graphite. It has totally transformed the look of my car. However, my E60 is not black -- my X5 is, so that might not help you as much. Ask someone to PS this looks off one of your pictures.