Need help deciding what colour I should paint my rims..

BMW Fanatic · 06-24-2010, 08:02 PM

Okay so I can't for the life of me decide what colour to paint my rims, it's either going to be Black or White but that's as far as I can decide.. I would just like e90post members opinion on what would look the best..

And as far as Black and White option goes, this is what I've come up with..

1) Completely black w/black lip
2) Completely black w/white lip
3) Completely white w/white lip
4) Completely white w/polished lip (leaning towards this)

MAYBE

5) Completely black w/black lip and a white time attack ring (hmm)

Included a few pics to help you come to a conclusion

Thanks all!

Oh and here's an extra shot of my car and my friends Ninja, just thought I'd add it because it shows off the LUX so well in prime-time daylight! Thanks to namotorsports for these

ragingclue · 06-24-2010, 08:54 PM

I would recommend a drop first. Any more attention drawn to the wheels will also exacerbate the wheel gap.

BTM · 06-24-2010, 09:34 PM

X2 on drop. I'm not sure any paintjob can save those wheels from hideousness (IMO of course) so I can't comment on what color to paint them

Forcefed3 · 06-24-2010, 09:51 PM

Doesnt look to good right now, do they make a paint that will make those things invisible?
Id suggest save the money on paint and post an add on ebay and then go get stock rims

ragingclue · 06-24-2010, 09:53 PM

The wheels will look very good. Alpina does just fine making similar wheels look incredibly tasteful on BMW's.

The car just needs a drop to make it look best, that's all.

BTM · 06-24-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

The wheels will look very good. Alpina does just fine making similar wheels look incredibly tasteful on BMW's.

The car just needs a drop to make it look best, that's all.

Beyerns look nothing like Alpina IMO, are they supposed to? Either way reiterate on the drop

ragingclue · 06-24-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

Beyerns look nothing like Alpina IMO, are they supposed to? Either way reiterate on the drop

I was just referring to the million-spoke pattern. Hence "similar"; not "nearly identical".

BTM · 06-24-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

I was just referring to the million-spoke pattern. Hence "similar"; not "nearly identical".

Yea, in that regard I guess I see your point, they both have a bunch of straight spokes. Alpina's look better though

ragingclue · 06-24-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

Yea, in that regard I guess I see your point, they both have a bunch of straight spokes. Alpina's look better though

Yeah not going to argue with you at all on that one. Alpina really hits the spot visually. I think OP's wheels could look great too.

IMO, no paint for the wheels, just a drop for the car, and you'll be golden.

BTM · 06-24-2010, 10:18 PM

They are more of a flashy type of wheel so if he were to paint them, were it me, and were I going for that flashy look, I'd definitely do white with a polished lip. After a drop, if I still felt like painting them.

2c

smallseafishie · 06-24-2010, 10:46 PM

I vote for not painting.

Alexander · 06-24-2010, 11:08 PM

Drop only. Painting will not help those wheels.

WWONG · 06-25-2010, 12:30 AM

I think painting them a gun-metal gray color will look better as opposed to black. Also, BMW center caps > everything

ddigangi · 06-25-2010, 01:33 AM

matte black no lip!!

Robmaster · 06-25-2010, 05:27 AM

black with white lip!

wchoy · 06-26-2010, 05:13 AM

black with white lip or white with polished

NFS13 · 06-26-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BTM

X2 on drop. I'm not sure any paintjob can save those wheels from hideousness (IMO of course) so I can't comment on what color to paint them

So don't comment at all. He asked about painting, not whether you liked them. Why do people have to piss on someone unless they ask?

NFS13 · 06-26-2010, 06:56 AM

What about black with a polished lip?

merlinfe · 06-26-2010, 11:12 AM

I would say maybe gunmetal in the center and keep the polished lip. Its simple and classic.

I would also say a drop would be good, if its in your budget and/or local road conditions. It will also make the wheels look a bit bigger by filling the fender gap.

Out of your choices above I would say a matte black center with the polished lip. Skip painting the wheels white at all costs. They will be a SOB to keep clean.

-Good Luck.

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BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	Need help deciding what colour I should paint my rims.. Okay so I can't for the life of me decide what colour to paint my rims, it's either going to be Black or White but that's as far as I can decide.. I would just like e90post members opinion on what would look the best.. And as far as Black and White option goes, this is what I've come up with.. 1) Completely black w/black lip 2) Completely black w/white lip 3) Completely white w/white lip 4) Completely white w/polished lip (leaning towards this) MAYBE 5) Completely black w/black lip and a white time attack ring (hmm) Included a few pics to help you come to a conclusion Thanks all! Oh and here's an extra shot of my car and my friends Ninja, just thought I'd add it because it shows off the LUX so well in prime-time daylight! Thanks to namotorsports for these Last edited by BMW Fanatic; 06-24-2010 at 08:08 PM..
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ragingclue One cam is enough 132 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	I would recommend a drop first. Any more attention drawn to the wheels will also exacerbate the wheel gap.
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BTM Banned 485 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	X2 on drop. I'm not sure any paintjob can save those wheels from hideousness (IMO of course) so I can't comment on what color to paint them
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Forcefed3 Banned 127 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	Doesnt look to good right now, do they make a paint that will make those things invisible? Id suggest save the money on paint and post an add on ebay and then go get stock rims
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06-24-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
ragingclue One cam is enough 132 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	The wheels will look very good. Alpina does just fine making similar wheels look incredibly tasteful on BMW's. The car just needs a drop to make it look best, that's all.
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BTM Banned 485 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	They are more of a flashy type of wheel so if he were to paint them, were it me, and were I going for that flashy look, I'd definitely do white with a polished lip. After a drop, if I still felt like painting them. 2c
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06-24-2010, 10:46 PM	#11
smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I vote for not painting.
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Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 212 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	Drop only. Painting will not help those wheels.
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	I think painting them a gun-metal gray color will look better as opposed to black. Also, BMW center caps > everything
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ddigangi 'Murica 48 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	matte black no lip!! __________________ Web developer at @ Apartments.com, digital media director, budding entrepreneur, technology guru and marketing nut with an affliction for the finer things in life. I blog at http://ddigangi.com
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Robmaster Colonel 151 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2010 E82 135, 2005 E87 130i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (3)	black with white lip!
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06-26-2010, 05:13 AM	#16
wchoy First Lieutenant 5 Rep 311 Posts Drives: '08 AW e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii / LA iTrader: (0)	black with white lip or white with polished
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NFS13 Car Junkie 21 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: 335is / R8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X6 [0.00] 2012 Porsche Cayman R [10.00] 2011 Audi R8 V10 [7.34]	What about black with a polished lip?
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merlinfe My other ride has 18,400 SHP. I.B.N.F.E 8251 20 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2014 MineralGrauMetallic 328d Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (5)	I would say maybe gunmetal in the center and keep the polished lip. Its simple and classic. I would also say a drop would be good, if its in your budget and/or local road conditions. It will also make the wheels look a bit bigger by filling the fender gap. Out of your choices above I would say a matte black center with the polished lip. Skip painting the wheels white at all costs. They will be a SOB to keep clean. -Good Luck. __________________ ‘83 911 ‘98 M3 ‘14 328d
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