Black wheels...
07-13-2008 | 01:27 PM
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The quest for my next wheels continues... 
Right now I'm considering a certain model, which is available on silver and matte black. 19 inch is the size.
Not telling the manufacturer/model yet
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I have a sapphire black E60 with m-tech, shadowline and black grilles, and would like to go for a "fighter" look with black wheels.
Tell me your opinion on black wheels generally. Pros and cons. I am a bit afraid of that blackened look...
And post your pics with black wheels! It doesn't matter if the car is black or not.
Right now I'm considering a certain model, which is available on silver and matte black. 19 inch is the size.
Not telling the manufacturer/model yet
.I have a sapphire black E60 with m-tech, shadowline and black grilles, and would like to go for a "fighter" look with black wheels.
Tell me your opinion on black wheels generally. Pros and cons. I am a bit afraid of that blackened look...
And post your pics with black wheels! It doesn't matter if the car is black or not.
07-13-2008 | 01:35 PM
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Yeah I'm not a fan of the FULL black look. I think black rims need at least a chrome lip or SOMETHING to contrast it. If not I feel like you can't even see the wheels from far away and it just looks like a big block. 
I have a black car too and had hyper gunmetal with chrome lip, i didn't like it so am going with brushed aluminum w/ chrome lip. in the end though it's up to you
michael
I have a black car too and had hyper gunmetal with chrome lip, i didn't like it so am going with brushed aluminum w/ chrome lip. in the end though it's up to you
michael
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='622819' date='Jul 13 2008, 01:27 PM
The quest for my next wheels continues...
Right now I'm considering a certain model, which is available on silver and matte black. 19 inch is the size.
Not telling the manufacturer/model yet.
I have a sapphire black E60 with m-tech, shadowline and black grilles, and would like to go for a "fighter" look with black wheels.
Tell me your opinion on black wheels generally. Pros and cons. I am a bit afraid of that blackened look...
And post your pics with black wheels! It doesn't matter if the car is black or not.
Right now I'm considering a certain model, which is available on silver and matte black. 19 inch is the size.
Not telling the manufacturer/model yet
.I have a sapphire black E60 with m-tech, shadowline and black grilles, and would like to go for a "fighter" look with black wheels.
Tell me your opinion on black wheels generally. Pros and cons. I am a bit afraid of that blackened look...
And post your pics with black wheels! It doesn't matter if the car is black or not.
07-14-2008 | 04:07 AM
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<<<<< so similar to the ones in the pic.
- but I'm biased.
They definately need a contrasting lip though, or its just too black.
What are you thinking of buying then?
- but I'm biased.They definately need a contrasting lip though, or its just too black.
What are you thinking of buying then?
07-14-2008 | 05:40 AM
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I never used to like the all black look but it just works with these wheels imo, gloss doesn't work for me but when I found these Matt ones, I had to have em!. They are the Matt Black Breyton GTS in 20's.
07-14-2008 | 08:27 AM
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i think those wheels are kick ass.
i remember seeing them on the 6 series and was like daym.
20s look like 21s on the car.
u seem pretty convinced, you should get the wheel man.
i remember seeing them on the 6 series and was like daym.
20s look like 21s on the car.
u seem pretty convinced, you should get the wheel man.
07-14-2008 | 08:32 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
Here's my DPE wheels in gloss black with polished lip.. good luck!
07-14-2008 | 11:48 AM
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Thank you for your thoughts.
All those cars look amazing. I especially like the Breyton's.
Ummm... I really can't decide. I think I would like some chrome as a contrast, but I'm really not for a lip...
I love that all black look, but would I get fed up with it in time?
--> More pics and opinions please!
I know it's up to me, but "hearing" your thoughts helps a lot to see every aspect about black on black.
All those cars look amazing. I especially like the Breyton's.
Ummm... I really can't decide. I think I would like some chrome as a contrast, but I'm really not for a lip...
I love that all black look, but would I get fed up with it in time?
--> More pics and opinions please!
I know it's up to me, but "hearing" your thoughts helps a lot to see every aspect about black on black.
07-14-2008 | 06:39 PM
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I agree, the wheel SHOULD have a polished lip to set it off!