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Xcution · 12-11-2012, 03:52 PM

Hello, I am looking at buying some APEX rims staggered to run 235 front and 265 in the back. My question is this, I have a black car and have no idea what color rims to get.

Was wondering if not too much to ask some pics of cars with rims (preferably Black car).

Thanks for the help!

Cosmetic updates since pic:
- Performance black grills
- HID lights BMS
- Black Line LED Tail Light

These are the rims I am looking at and my pic of my car:

vanbmw · 12-11-2012, 04:08 PM

I vote for silver. I like the look of the bright silver contrasting with the black paint. I also find a nice looking wheel like the Apex you are choosing shows better in silver. The black wheel blends in with the tire and the car. You are spending some big $$$ on the wheels so show them off!
My rims for my snow tires are dark grey. They look good on my car but I prefer the stock silver. The black wheels are nice in the winter as far as keeping them clean. It sounds like you are blacking out most of the car so maybe black is the choice for you. Either way...good looking wheel you have picked.

Xcution · 12-11-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vanbmw

I vote for silver. I like the look of the bright silver contrasting with the black paint. I also find a nice looking wheel like the Apex you are choosing shows better in silver. The black wheel blends in with the tire and the car. You are spending some big $$$ on the wheels so show them off!
My rims for my snow tires are dark grey. They look good on my car but I prefer the stock silver. The black wheels are nice in the winter as far as keeping them clean. It sounds like you are blacking out most of the car so maybe black is the choice for you. Either way...good looking wheel you have picked.

We are on the same page bro. I love the contrast of the silver color, but with the backlights and black grills, then to add the black rims...straight murder. I do not know.

Hope to get some pics from black cars on here.

the1andonly · 12-11-2012, 04:53 PM

This is my winter setup but gives you an idea of how sick black on black looks...

tuco44 · 12-11-2012, 05:14 PM

Really a personal choice, I don't care for black on black, and would vote silver of the three choices given.

What do you like.............!!!! ??

135Pats · 12-11-2012, 05:19 PM

This is 100% subjective, but IMO all black gets old after awhile....If you had a white car it would make for a nice contrast, but one color will drown everything out. Go with silver man.

Bmwbreed · 12-11-2012, 06:30 PM

I don't hav a pic but I vote silver bro! Black is so played out.

ezeedee · 12-11-2012, 07:08 PM

black on one side, silver on the other. i already told you this

mike the snake · 12-11-2012, 07:11 PM

I went with Anthrocite Apex wheels. Dark silver is how I'd describe the color.

The thing is, brake dust makes silver rims look bad after just a few days, so the darker the wheels, the less you'll be cleaning your wheels (if you like the look of a super clean car).

socal135 · 12-11-2012, 08:39 PM

Powercoat the rims a bright color. I was thinking of going black on black, but personally didn't like the look. I'm against silver because my stock rims are the bright silver 135is style rims and they look great. There is no point in getting a similar setup.

Louder · 12-11-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mike the snake

I went with Anthrocite Apex wheels. Dark silver is how I'd describe the color.

The thing is, brake dust makes silver rims look bad after just a few days, so the darker the wheels, the less you'll be cleaning your wheels (if you like the look of a super clean car).

to play devil's advocate, your dark silver rims naturally look like they are covered with brake dust, to the average person. But I do like your setup, man.

Xcution · 12-12-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ezeedee

black on one side, silver on the other. i already told you this

LOL, funny bro will do! ;p

Xcution · 12-12-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by socal135

Powercoat the rims a bright color. I was thinking of going black on black, but personally didn't like the look. I'm against silver because my stock rims are the bright silver 135is style rims and they look great. There is no point in getting a similar setup.

I will probably not use my stock rims at all. Will either sell them to make up for money or just keep them to replace before sale.

AGAVELEK · 12-12-2012, 01:14 AM

Anthracite. Best of both worlds.

Ammonia · 12-12-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

Anthracite. Best of both worlds.

x1000

I was in your same situation, never even considered gunmetal wheels. I came across a really good deal and took a chance, and now I wouldn't have gotten any other color. Its a nice balance between the stock silver look and the aggressive black. I have pics in my sig but lemme know if you want some more. Cheers.

christopherkriens · 12-12-2012, 11:24 AM

Silver wheels can look good on black, especially if you have silver window trim or silver kidneys to match.

Silver or anthracite will also accentuate your low profile tires. Wheels that are too dark "blur the line" so to speak. If a low profile sidewall is something you like, keep that in mind.

I agree with most replies though, Anthracite is the way to go. You still have contrast between the wheel and the tire and a more aggressive look, but your wheel wells don't become black blobs. In my opinion, black wheels rarely look better than the gun metal/anthracite alternative.

Xcution · 12-12-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherkriens

Silver wheels can look good on black, especially if you have silver window trim or silver kidneys to match.

Silver or anthracite will also accentuate your low profile tires. Wheels that are too dark "blur the line" so to speak. If a low profile sidewall is something you like, keep that in mind.

I agree with most replies though, Anthracite is the way to go. You still have contrast between the wheel and the tire and a more aggressive look, but your wheel wells don't become black blobs. In my opinion, black wheels rarely look better than the gun metal/anthracite alternative.

Can you send me a few more pics of your car, with entire car pics? Thanks!

Those do look nice!

christopherkriens · 12-12-2012, 03:52 PM

<--- I've got some in the Garage link right here.

tHegeRm · 12-12-2012, 04:26 PM

VMR's Flicker Acct, tons of photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vmrwhee...7627565786314/

ahfunaki · 12-12-2012, 10:39 PM

I say anthracite. My summer wheels on my current car which is black, are black. And I obviously like it but I like the more gunmetal look on a 1 series...

631twentyeighteye · 12-12-2012, 10:43 PM

i agree with anthracite. Looks dark at night and bright during the day. get the best of both worlds and hidden brake dust.

uberschnell · 12-13-2012, 12:01 AM

2 piece rims with black face and brushed or polished lips. Or matte gunmetal.

12-11-2012, 03:52 PM	#1
Xcution Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i mSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Black car...which color rims? Hello, I am looking at buying some APEX rims staggered to run 235 front and 265 in the back. My question is this, I have a black car and have no idea what color rims to get. Was wondering if not too much to ask some pics of cars with rims (preferably Black car). Thanks for the help! Cosmetic updates since pic: - Performance black grills - HID lights BMS - Black Line LED Tail Light These are the rims I am looking at and my pic of my car: Attached Images
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12-11-2012, 04:53 PM	#4
the1andonly Second Lieutenant Drives: black on black 128i manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	This is my winter setup but gives you an idea of how sick black on black looks... Attached Images

12-11-2012, 05:14 PM	#5
tuco44 Major Drives: 2012 E82 135i MSport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 1,245 iTrader: (0)	Really a personal choice, I don't care for black on black, and would vote silver of the three choices given. What do you like.............!!!! ?? __________________ 2012 135i E82 MSport 6MT Jet Black Previous BMWs - 2012 135i MSport LMB DCT(sold), 2011 X3 35i MSport VR (sold), 2009 M3 Sedan AW (sold), 2008 535xi MSport AW (sold), 2007 328xiT Barbera (sold), plus 11 others in the 70s & 80s.

12-11-2012, 05:19 PM	#6
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,759 iTrader: (1)	This is 100% subjective, but IMO all black gets old after awhile....If you had a white car it would make for a nice contrast, but one color will drown everything out. Go with silver man. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/BMW Performance/Cyba

12-11-2012, 07:11 PM	#9
mike the snake First Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. Posts: 399 iTrader: (1)	I went with Anthrocite Apex wheels. Dark silver is how I'd describe the color. The thing is, brake dust makes silver rims look bad after just a few days, so the darker the wheels, the less you'll be cleaning your wheels (if you like the look of a super clean car). Attached Images

12-11-2012, 04:08 PM	#2
vanbmw Captain Drives: Black 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 684 iTrader: (0)	I vote for silver. I like the look of the bright silver contrasting with the black paint. I also find a nice looking wheel like the Apex you are choosing shows better in silver. The black wheel blends in with the tire and the car. You are spending some big $$$ on the wheels so show them off! My rims for my snow tires are dark grey. They look good on my car but I prefer the stock silver. The black wheels are nice in the winter as far as keeping them clean. It sounds like you are blacking out most of the car so maybe black is the choice for you. Either way...good looking wheel you have picked.

12-11-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 973 iTrader: (3)	I don't hav a pic but I vote silver bro! Black is so played out.

12-11-2012, 07:08 PM	#8
ezeedee NCOIC of Kickin It Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT Posts: 941 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [3.50]	black on one side, silver on the other. i already told you this

12-11-2012, 08:39 PM	#10
socal135 Private Drives: Carbon Black 135is Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Powercoat them a bright color Powercoat the rims a bright color. I was thinking of going black on black, but personally didn't like the look. I'm against silver because my stock rims are the bright silver 135is style rims and they look great. There is no point in getting a similar setup.

12-12-2012, 01:14 AM	#14
AGAVELEK Private First Class Drives: AW 135is Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kensington Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Anthracite. Best of both worlds. __________________ 2013 BMW 135is - Alpine White, Black Boston Leather with Exclusve Blue Stitching, Premium Package, Technology Package, 7 Speed DCT, Heated Seats, Harmon Kardon & Rear Park Distance Control 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan - Fiji Blue Pearl, Nav, Injen CAI, HFP Exhaust (Sold 5/31/13)

12-12-2012, 11:24 AM	#16
christopherkriens . Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Coupé Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 257 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [4.31]	Silver wheels can look good on black, especially if you have silver window trim or silver kidneys to match. Silver or anthracite will also accentuate your low profile tires. Wheels that are too dark "blur the line" so to speak. If a low profile sidewall is something you like, keep that in mind. I agree with most replies though, Anthracite is the way to go. You still have contrast between the wheel and the tire and a more aggressive look, but your wheel wells don't become black blobs. In my opinion, black wheels rarely look better than the gun metal/anthracite alternative. __________________ 2011 Black Sapphire Metallic / Coral Red

12-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#18
christopherkriens . Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Coupé Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 257 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [4.31]	<--- I've got some in the Garage link right here. __________________ 2011 Black Sapphire Metallic / Coral Red

12-12-2012, 10:39 PM	#20
ahfunaki New Member Drives: Not a BMW...yet Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	I say anthracite. My summer wheels on my current car which is black, are black. And I obviously like it but I like the more gunmetal look on a 1 series... __________________ 2010 Mazdaspeed3 for now. Hopefully a 135i in the near future...

12-12-2012, 10:43 PM	#21
631twentyeighteye Captain Drives: 2010 128i MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island Posts: 873 iTrader: (6)	i agree with anthracite. Looks dark at night and bright during the day. get the best of both worlds and hidden brake dust.

12-13-2012, 12:01 AM	#22
uberschnell Brigadier General Drives: // 135i //, X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,248 iTrader: (42)	2 piece rims with black face and brushed or polished lips. Or matte gunmetal.

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