Advice: What wheel center finish would you choose?

2_Swift · 05-26-2006, 10:51 PM

I have ordered my wheels and they will be finished soon, but I'm not exactly sure of the center piece.
My car color is 'Titanium Silver Metallic'. The outer rim 'Lips' will be a chrome finish. I have tentatively selected 'Brushed Aluminum' for the center, but some friends say I should get it painted Silver to match the car (or close to it).

What do you guys think?

Jose

Carnage · 05-26-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jose1lm

I have ordered my wheels and they will be finished soon, but I'm not exactly sure of the center piece.
My car color is 'Titanium Silver Metallic'. The outer rim 'Lips' will be a chrome finish. I have tentatively selected 'Brushed Aluminum' for the center, but some friends say I should get it painted Silver to match the car (or close to it).

What do you guys think?

Jose

Sorry I couldn't resist. It would be helpful though if we had something to look at and see how the colors match up.

foofighter · 05-27-2006, 12:08 AM

even a smoked/anthracite would contrast nicely...not black but a darker shade

2_Swift · 05-27-2006, 12:19 AM

Wheel I ordered: Modulare M4
Here is a picture of an all Chrome wheel. The site doesn't show the brushed aluminum in my style. There also isn't an image to show how a 'Painted Silver' would look like, so I would also just be guessing on its apperance.

Here is how the 'Brushed Aluminum' wheel looks like in a different style.

Jose

Carnage · 05-27-2006, 12:23 AM

I like the way the brushed aluminum looks, I think you made a good choice.

just4kickz · 05-27-2006, 12:33 AM

modulars are dope. *******perts?

BIGWILL · 05-27-2006, 12:33 AM

I second Matsarge, go with the "Brushed"

aztec · 05-27-2006, 03:38 AM

no chrome period. color match paint? or powdercoat? i would say brushed alum.

ep609 · 05-27-2006, 04:55 AM

fu**in' nice wheels you got in the US

Man..if it where possible I would import some of those...

greets

2_Swift · 05-27-2006, 07:57 PM

Thx guys! I'll stay with Brushed Aluminum then.

I ordered these wheels from Andy (CDesign) when he had the 19" wheel special. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...97&postcount=1

From what Andy says, it's about 2 more weeks until they are done.
I can't wait untill I get them.

Oh yea, He also will sell me a tire package from the brand Toyo (TR-1). Anyone here have opinions on these? I have not yet closed the deal on
the tires yet as I'm still thinking about them.
Front: 235/35/19
Rear: 265/30/19

Jose

D-Rock · 05-28-2006, 12:29 AM

I say silver looks better then brushed.

Panoz · 09-09-2007, 05:08 AM

Brushed is the best choice

05-26-2006, 10:51 PM	#1
2_Swift Private 15 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2018 430i GC F36 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Advice: What wheel center finish would you choose? I have ordered my wheels and they will be finished soon, but I'm not exactly sure of the center piece. My car color is 'Titanium Silver Metallic'. The outer rim 'Lips' will be a chrome finish. I have tentatively selected 'Brushed Aluminum' for the center, but some friends say I should get it painted Silver to match the car (or close to it). What do you guys think? Jose __________________ 2018 430i Gran Coupe F36 \| Carbon Black Metallic \| M-Sport Previous Cars: 2014 BMW 335i xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic - M-Sport 2006 330i TiAg
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foofighter Captain 66 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2017 TRD Off Road 4r - 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC iTrader: (1)	even a smoked/anthracite would contrast nicely...not black but a darker shade
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05-27-2006, 12:19 AM	#4
2_Swift Private 15 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2018 430i GC F36 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wheel I ordered: Modulare M4 Here is a picture of an all Chrome wheel. The site doesn't show the brushed aluminum in my style. There also isn't an image to show how a 'Painted Silver' would look like, so I would also just be guessing on its apperance. Here is how the 'Brushed Aluminum' wheel looks like in a different style. Jose __________________ 2018 430i Gran Coupe F36 \| Carbon Black Metallic \| M-Sport Previous Cars: 2014 BMW 335i xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic - M-Sport 2006 330i TiAg
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05-27-2006, 12:23 AM	#5
Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	I like the way the brushed aluminum looks, I think you made a good choice.
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	modulars are dope. *******perts?
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BIGWILL I heard your eyeballs move Pvt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2011 E Class 4Matic Sport Merc Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Woodbridge,VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I second Matsarge, go with the "Brushed"
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aztec Bean2GO 18 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X4 M40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	no chrome period. color match paint? or powdercoat? i would say brushed alum. __________________
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05-27-2006, 04:55 AM	#9
ep609 Private 2 Rep 86 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	fu*in' nice wheels you got in the US Man..if it where possible I would import some of those... greets __________________ My 330i 09.06.06-Germany vs. Costa Rica-4:2 14.06.06-Germany vs. Poland-1:0 20.06.06-Germany vs. Ecuador-3:0 24.06.06-Germany vs. Sweden-2:0 30.06.06-Germany vs. Argentinia-5:3 *i was there
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05-27-2006, 07:57 PM	#10
2_Swift Private 15 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2018 430i GC F36 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thx guys! I'll stay with Brushed Aluminum then. I ordered these wheels from Andy (CDesign) when he had the 19" wheel special. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...97&postcount=1 From what Andy says, it's about 2 more weeks until they are done. I can't wait untill I get them. Oh yea, He also will sell me a tire package from the brand Toyo (TR-1). Anyone here have opinions on these? I have not yet closed the deal on the tires yet as I'm still thinking about them. Front: 235/35/19 Rear: 265/30/19 Jose __________________ 2018 430i Gran Coupe F36 \| Carbon Black Metallic \| M-Sport Previous Cars: 2014 BMW 335i xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic - M-Sport 2006 330i TiAg
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05-28-2006, 12:29 AM	#11
D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	I say silver looks better then brushed.
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Panoz Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey 335i ,Aero Kit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Brushed is the best choice __________________ Procede V4 , Catless DPs, Forge FMIC, Injen Intake, VK Oilcooler, Hartge Quads Exhaust, Modded CDV, Synapse BOV Kit, BMW Performance 335i SSK Kit, P3 vent boost gauge Space Grey 335i -> See more pics HERE
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