My OEM Style 166 wheels get a makeover!
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Originally Posted by superlubricity' post='977702' date='Aug 15 2009, 06:19 PM
Inspired by the OEM M3/M6 wheels and the aftermarket finishes on some wheels (HRE, Forgestar, etc.), I decided to do something different with my OEM 166s.
Here is what I had done:
1. Powdercoat the entire wheel Black
2. Machine down the front face
3. Powdercoat the entire wheel Clear Gloss
The outcome was exactly as expected.
Some photos below.
The finish (I'm going to get the "newer" BMW center caps this week to complete the look):
On the M5:
My BBS RS-GTs in the reflection.
Here is what I had done:
1. Powdercoat the entire wheel Black
2. Machine down the front face
3. Powdercoat the entire wheel Clear Gloss
The outcome was exactly as expected.
Some photos below.
The finish (I'm going to get the "newer" BMW center caps this week to complete the look):
On the M5:
My BBS RS-GTs in the reflection.
You got style my friend! Now, am I gonna miss seeing my twin RS-GTs? 
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Originally Posted by superlubricity' post='977702' date='Aug 15 2009, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='977718' date='Aug 15 2009, 06:06 PM
definitely unique...kind of remind me of the stock M3 wheels (220's)
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HORRIBLE!! Im just jokin they look totally SLICK, ive got wheel envy,,,anyone ever think of matte blacking say the 545 sport stock wheels (124s i believe) Im contemplating it, if pics are abound let me know
they look totally SLICK, ive got wheel envy,,,anyone ever think of matte blacking say the 545 sport stock wheels (124s i believe) Im contemplating it, if pics are abound let me know
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Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='977932' date='Aug 16 2009, 12:22 AM
very nice! congrats on the sucessful refinish, i just did mine for the vs work wheels =) feels like i got brand new wheels =)
