New Style 214's installed

[jandct]

Just picked up an 06 4.4i with 29k miles for my wife and so far we love it! (Black/Black, Sport pkg, cold climate pkg, comfort seats, NAV, 19" sport wheels, etc).

We always put custom wheels on our cars, but I was having one heck of a time deciding what to do with the X. After searching the forums, I came to the same conclusion that many others have - BMW makes some of the best looking wheels for this car that I have ever seen from a manufacturer and I was unable to find any aftermarket wheels that I preferred. This is the first time that has ever happened!

So we decided to go with the 20" 214's from the new E70, but then another strange thing happened... I wanted them in chrome

I can't explain it, I usually hate chrome as it is way too for my tastes, but it seemed to be just the right amount of 'show' to go with an all black X.

I know a lot of forum members still do not care for chrome - which is certainly each person's prerogative, but I thought I'd share a few before and after pics...

[Michelle]

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Not sure about the 214's in chrome, but that's why it's yours and not mine!

Welcome to the world!

[Krunk Man]

looks sharp, love the toyos

[mrbmwx5]

i like the style 214.look good but the chrome are not my steak.

[EKS PYB]

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nice style of wheels ! ! ! but most are not into chrome like me...as long as you love it...that's all that counts!

[Sweetbimmer]

Welcome

[Mahmud5]

Very nice Wheels ( maybe too much chrome , but nice )

[rastaFarai]

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yeah suprised you went chrome as well. Very nice on the X.

[acitydweller]

love those wheels, not the chrome tho...

[jandct]

Still can't understand what it was about the chrome, but I really love 'em!

Here's some of our past choices, never used chrome, although you can tell we are big fans of the polished rim/painted center look...