Silver vs Black wheels

amarti23 · 09-09-2012, 08:01 PM

Hey everyone

I'm looking to buy a winter wheel and tire package for my 135i.

I can't decide which is going to look better

What do you all think?

1.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...ackage&sw=1366

2.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...ackage&sw=1366

OR

3.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...ackage&sw=1366

Let me know take a vote THANKS!!!

Rodzilla · 09-09-2012, 08:10 PM

Ill go with number 2. Look good and lightweight.

Spoolin Montego · 09-10-2012, 12:50 AM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think 17" wheels will clear the brakes

Black Flagged · 09-10-2012, 08:55 AM

the third one, the sport a7 black one... go 18 if you can,if not definitely go with a black wheel on your AW...

Section147 · 09-10-2012, 09:21 AM

Another vote for #2. Black wheels are tired.

igzekyativ · 09-10-2012, 09:28 AM

my winter wheel setup..

ParkNuts · 09-10-2012, 09:45 AM

I like #1, although I'm not a huge fan of black wheels. Best spoke design and somewhat resemble the 261's.

KingOfJericho · 09-10-2012, 10:21 AM

17s WILL clear the brakes. Also, plan on getting pulled over more with the black wheels.

KingOfJericho · 09-10-2012, 10:23 AM

My vote is #2

amarti23 · 09-10-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igzekyativ

my winter wheel setup..

Are these 17's or 18's? Looks REALLY nice btw!

audimotion · 09-10-2012, 12:45 PM

I must be too old school, cause I have never understood the black wheel look. To me it just never looks right. A dark gunmetal is a nice compromise between the two and generally looks great. Just my opinion...

igzekyativ · 09-10-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarti23

Are these 17's or 18's? Looks REALLY nice btw!

17x8 MOTEGI RACING MR118 BLK PAINT with 215/45R-17 General Altimax Arctic..

get Extra Load tires if possible (if you not getting RFT).. I didn't for my winter setup because i didn't know about them.. just ordered some conti DW XL (extra load) for my summer set up.

I also went skinnier (215) cause I've read that this is better for snow traction

amarti23 · 09-10-2012, 12:54 PM

cool thanks!

bmw1racer · 09-10-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Section147

Black wheels are tired.

+1... Absolutely.

Bill B. · 09-10-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Section147

Another vote for #2. Black wheels are tired.

igzekyativ · 12-12-2012, 08:42 AM

what did you get?!

KGM · 12-15-2012, 03:58 PM

#2 imo

SGM <3 · 12-15-2012, 11:51 PM

Hmmm I'm a little concerned about the size/offset combinations but I'm sure you've done your research.

I like #1 the most, but to tell the truth I'm not the biggest fan of any of them.

DwightSchrute · 12-18-2012, 10:23 AM

Have you considered the 17 x 8" Sport Edition KM11 in Gunmetal finish? That's what I picked up last week and the color is really nice on an Alpine white.

Tire Rack link <<

blutattoo · 12-18-2012, 02:18 PM

Guess I'm in the minority, but I like black/anthracite wheels on the AW. If I had to choose out of the three #3 is the best. If you don't like black pick something besides number 2 imo.

JimD · 12-18-2012, 04:17 PM

I like #3 the best too.

09-09-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
amarti23 Alexis 14 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 135 [0.00]	Silver vs Black wheels Hey everyone I'm looking to buy a winter wheel and tire package for my 135i. I can't decide which is going to look better What do you all think? 1.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...ackage&sw=1366 2.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...ackage&sw=1366 OR 3.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniW...ackage&sw=1366 Let me know take a vote THANKS!!!
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09-09-2012, 08:10 PM	#2
Rodzilla Lieutenant 31 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Ill go with number 2. Look good and lightweight. __________________ There are no impossible deeds, only incapable men. Eibach frontsway,BMS JB4,AFE Drop InBerk Street Axleback, H&R SPORT SPRINGS,Active Autowerke DP's ,Active Autowerke BOV,Active Autowerke FMIC , BMWPEDALS.COM, JB SPEED Black Grills,Alpina B3 TCU Flash
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09-10-2012, 08:55 AM	#4
Black Flagged Captain 472 Rep 778 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 91739 iTrader: (0)	the third one, the sport a7 black one... go 18 if you can,if not definitely go with a black wheel on your AW...
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09-10-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
Section147 Good To Be Alive! 13 Rep 617 Posts Drives: Lotsa Stuff Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The North Coast iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 Corvette Grand ... [0.00] 2017 VW GTI [0.00] 2017 Mazda CX-3 [0.00]	Another vote for #2. Black wheels are tired.
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09-10-2012, 09:28 AM	#6
igzekyativ Captain 142 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Wagon Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	my winter wheel setup.. __________________ 2007 328xi Wagon, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sports Package, Cold Weather Package, Rear PDC, Airlift kit with 3P mgmt, CF Akrym rep lip, LCI M-Tech front bumper, LUX Angel Eyes, Black Kidneys, LED Interior Lights, M3 Steering Wheel with Extended Billet DCT Paddles, 19" Staggered VMR 710's
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09-10-2012, 12:50 AM	#3
Spoolin Montego Captain 599 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 16 m3/20 x5m/23 m3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (1)	Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think 17" wheels will clear the brakes
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09-10-2012, 09:45 AM	#7
ParkNuts First Lieutenant 99 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I like #1, although I'm not a huge fan of black wheels. Best spoke design and somewhat resemble the 261's.
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09-10-2012, 10:21 AM	#8
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	17s WILL clear the brakes. Also, plan on getting pulled over more with the black wheels. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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09-10-2012, 10:23 AM	#9
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	My vote is #2 __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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09-10-2012, 12:45 PM	#11
audimotion Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I must be too old school, cause I have never understood the black wheel look. To me it just never looks right. A dark gunmetal is a nice compromise between the two and generally looks great. Just my opinion... __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar
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09-10-2012, 12:54 PM	#13
amarti23 Alexis 14 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 135 [0.00]	cool thanks!
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12-12-2012, 08:42 AM	#16
igzekyativ Captain 142 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Wagon Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	what did you get?! __________________ 2007 328xi Wagon, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sports Package, Cold Weather Package, Rear PDC, Airlift kit with 3P mgmt, CF Akrym rep lip, LCI M-Tech front bumper, LUX Angel Eyes, Black Kidneys, LED Interior Lights, M3 Steering Wheel with Extended Billet DCT Paddles, 19" Staggered VMR 710's
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12-15-2012, 03:58 PM	#17
KGM New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Jersey, NJ iTrader: (0)	#2 imo
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12-15-2012, 11:51 PM	#18
SGM <3 Internet Famous 5 Rep 232 Posts Drives: '09 SGM 135i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kirkland, WA. iTrader: (0)	Hmmm I'm a little concerned about the size/offset combinations but I'm sure you've done your research. I like #1 the most, but to tell the truth I'm not the biggest fan of any of them.
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12-18-2012, 10:23 AM	#19
DwightSchrute New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 135i M Sport Package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Have you considered the 17 x 8" Sport Edition KM11 in Gunmetal finish? That's what I picked up last week and the color is really nice on an Alpine white. Tire Rack link <<
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12-18-2012, 02:18 PM	#20
blutattoo First Lieutenant 22 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	Guess I'm in the minority, but I like black/anthracite wheels on the AW. If I had to choose out of the three #3 is the best. If you don't like black pick something besides number 2 imo.
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12-18-2012, 04:17 PM	#21
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I like #3 the best too. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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