Black or Silver ?

CD · 01-06-2008, 11:15 AM

I have had these alloys for a few years now, they were on my last car. I was gonna have them re-conditioned, but what do you think they will look like Powder Coated Black ? Should i do that ? Or will it spoil the wheel ? Will the car be basically too black !!

Would appreciate your opinions guys

This is my car with the wheels ... Kahn RSV 19
( as you can see i have a 'all black' thing going on )

fanatic · 01-06-2008, 12:41 PM

I think you will lose a lot of the details in the wheel if it were all black. Also agree that black wheels on a dark car would be too dark. If you had a polished lip and black wheels.... that would be hot.

CD · 01-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanatic

If you had a polished lip and black wheels.... that would be hot.

i agree , not sure if its possible with the design of these

i.e just powdercoat the spokes ... anyone know ?

thanks for the feedback mate !!

CD · 01-07-2008, 12:14 AM

anymore thoughts on this

SLCGoonski · 01-07-2008, 12:17 AM

I think powdercoating just the lip wouldn't look great with that wheel design. Needs a lip to look right going with the two tone. Just my opinion though.

I'd put a little tint to the windows if you're going with the black theme.

Goonski

Jb7 · 01-07-2008, 12:18 AM

I personally like the all black theme, but i also think your setup would look cleaner not being black. I would probably go without the black, i think the contrast looks good.
Hope that helps and if not, sorry.

Amir87 · 01-07-2008, 12:45 AM

You should just powder coat the inside of the spokes ala M6 wheel with the gunmetal/alloy.

AH · 01-07-2008, 02:14 AM

Silver is good enough i think.

remmib · 01-07-2008, 10:23 AM

All black wheels are not my cup of tea

BMW MotorSport · 01-07-2008, 04:26 PM

Why doesn't someone photoshop them in black to give the poor guy an idea of what it would look like?

cgnahc · 01-08-2008, 10:13 AM

if you're going to go through the trouble, then do something unique. Black inside spoke is one option to consider. Check other wheel colors and shades.

appleguy · 01-08-2008, 01:51 PM

I had a few minutes to kill before lunch, so here you go:

Good luck on your decision

Cheers!

brandon @ eas · 01-08-2008, 04:22 PM

I am really liking that all black scheme!

01-06-2008, 11:15 AM	#1
CD gone ... but i will be back ! 62 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England (north) iTrader: (0)	Black or Silver ? I have had these alloys for a few years now, they were on my last car. I was gonna have them re-conditioned, but what do you think they will look like Powder Coated Black ? Should i do that ? Or will it spoil the wheel ? Will the car be basically too black !! Would appreciate your opinions guys This is my car with the wheels ... Kahn RSV 19 ( as you can see i have a 'all black' thing going on ) __________________ E92 335D / QUAIFE LSD / EIBACH / DIMISA / REMAP / 19" HAMANN EDITION RACE REPS ... USUALLY WITH A HEALTHY SPLATTERING OF GOOD OLD YORKSHIRE MUD ...
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fanatic Lieutenant 10 Rep 416 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I think you will lose a lot of the details in the wheel if it were all black. Also agree that black wheels on a dark car would be too dark. If you had a polished lip and black wheels.... that would be hot. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Sports Package \| 6MT \| Aluminum Pedals \| Breyton Race GTS f19x8.5 r19x9.5 \| Goodyear F1 GS-D3 \| 50% Tint \| OEM Rear Trunk Spoiler \| More To Come
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SLCGoonski Brigadier General 58 Rep 4,221 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Estoril MSport Wagon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (4)	I think powdercoating just the lip wouldn't look great with that wheel design. Needs a lip to look right going with the two tone. Just my opinion though. I'd put a little tint to the windows if you're going with the black theme. Goonski __________________ SLC Goonski 14 F31 MSport Wagon 08 335i e90...sold
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Jb7 Private First Class 16 Rep 140 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I personally like the all black theme, but i also think your setup would look cleaner not being black. I would probably go without the black, i think the contrast looks good. Hope that helps and if not, sorry.
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AH Major 24 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	Silver is good enough i think. __________________ Mods: Remus, Blacklines, Hartge, ACS, Breyton, Eibach, 20" Lative
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BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	Why doesn't someone photoshop them in black to give the poor guy an idea of what it would look like?
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cgnahc Major 84 Rep 1,263 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 ZSP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Westlake Village, CA iTrader: (9)	if you're going to go through the trouble, then do something unique. Black inside spoke is one option to consider. Check other wheel colors and shades. __________________ Need someone to install angle eye bulbs December 2018
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appleguy Lieutenant 32 Rep 501 Posts Drives: Space Gray 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (3)	I had a few minutes to kill before lunch, so here you go: Good luck on your decision Cheers!
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brandon @ eas 517 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	I am really liking that all black scheme!
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