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07-29-2008, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by John@EuroRev' post='635049' date='Jul 29 2008, 08:39 AM
I like chrome lips, but thats pretty much it. The finish on the face of the wheel should not be chrome though
07-29-2008, 08:03 AM
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My Ride: 08 535i, A/T & Paddle Shifters, AW, NB Leather, Sport, Premium, Nav, 6FL
I used to have 20" chrome wheels on my truck and they were nice and very high maintenance. I think chrome wheels are more suitable for SUVs. 
07-29-2008, 08:09 AM
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My Ride: 04 grey 530i..mods so far are pretty basic stuff- 20% tints, 20" Cattivos, Eibach springs, 8000k xenons (pics to come)
I'll post some pics of mine tonight when I get off work. I have pretty thick skin so any critizism is welcome. Thanks to those who replied.
07-29-2008, 08:21 AM
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My Ride: stock non-sport alpine white '04 530i
Originally Posted by Get One' post='635052' date='Jul 29 2008, 10:44 AM
If chrome has found its way into the cheaper market what has found its way to the higher class cars? alloy?
I'd much rather see a bimmer, benz, jag, cadillac with chrome wheels then seeing a ford, honda, mitsubishi etc w/ chrome rims. That just doesnt make sense to me.
I'd much rather see a bimmer, benz, jag, cadillac with chrome wheels then seeing a ford, honda, mitsubishi etc w/ chrome rims. That just doesnt make sense to me.
just to name a few of the "usual suspects"i dont know what its like in virginia, but around big cities THIS
has become an all too common image, which you can see, really weakens chrome reputation
think of it like this
that used to be cool, lets face it, tupac was a gangster
but than it turned into this
same thing, same tat, he went for "that look" but he just looks stupid
i really dont have anything against chrome, or white gangsters for that matter, its just my personal preference, you asked, so i told you
oh and e60 is most defiantly a sporty car, period.
07-29-2008, 08:25 AM
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i'd also rather not use the words "sickest, illest, etc..." to describe my $60,000 car. I can tell that I am geting older and my tastes are changing. I used to drive camaros and mustangs with $3000 stereo systems and chrome rims. I see the Chrysler 300s w/22 inch chromes, and I like it but it' sjust not for me.
07-29-2008, 08:29 AM
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My Ride: Silver/Grey E60
Originally Posted by silver2000stang' post='635092' date='Jul 29 2008, 09:25 AM
i'd also rather not use the words "sickest, illest, etc..." to describe my $60,000 car. I can tell that I am geting older and my tastes are changing. I used to drive camaros and mustangs with $3000 stereo systems and chrome rims. I see the Chrysler 300s w/22 inch chromes, and I like it but it' sjust not for me.
+1
My daily beater car is a 98 Ford Explorer with chrome rims and a 4k stereo system. That was fine when I was 20 years old.
Now, when I see a chromed out car with a loud system I think "Ghetto". Its just a matter of taste and age.
07-29-2008, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by silver2000stang' post='635092' date='Jul 29 2008, 11:25 AM
i'd also rather not use the words "sickest, illest, etc..." to describe my $60,000 car. I can tell that I am geting older and my tastes are changing. I used to drive camaros and mustangs with $3000 stereo systems and chrome rims. I see the Chrysler 300s w/22 inch chromes, and I like it but it' sjust not for me.
The thing with chrome now is you'll see a person with a busted up car that barely works, yet they'll throw the loudest stereo and largest chrome wheel they can on their cars.
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My Ride: stock non-sport alpine white '04 530i
also to go into more detail, i think chrome is a flashy "look at me" type of thing, 95% of the time i see 22" chromes on a car, i hear this guy just blasting his little wayne or fat joe ridiculously loud, all windows down (most likely a 300c) but like i said i dont have anything against them, but bmw is more of a "refined and reserved car" if cars were people, rice burners are japanese kids wearing bright clothes trying to fight(race) everyone, while american muscle cars are jocks who are big and bulky and usually have the muscle to beat the crap out of you, the 22 chromes baller rides are well.. ballers, while german cars are that european guy who is dressed up in very nice yet subtle clothing and when he has to, he can mess things up.
i find subtle mods look the best, which chrome isnt.
i find subtle mods look the best, which chrome isnt.
07-29-2008, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by i<3e60' post='635030' date='Jul 29 2008, 10:26 AM
its all personal preference, theres people who like to have a sporty e60 (the majority here) and people that like to have chrome dubs with 5+inch lips, but chrome has found its way into a cheaper market, so its like an anti thing for people who drive higher class cars
