AR913 Rims - Page 2

e70jane · #1 07-19-2018, 10:09 AM

Black rims do look dirty on certain cars but the x5 to me looks big and bad so a little dirty on the shoes just fits imo. However, I would never put on black rims on my e31.

95wildtt · #2 07-19-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by e70jane

Black rims do look dirty on certain cars but the x5 to me looks big and bad so a little dirty on the shoes just fits imo.

+1 for Dark/Gun Metal Wheels...

Toothbrush · #3 07-20-2018, 01:38 PM

To me, dark rims can look great on certain cars painted white, but not much else. That kind contrast works for me, especially if the calipers are painted.

Otherwise, I would agree with the "dark rims look dirty and don't show well" sentiment. Dark exterior pain with dark rims look the worst to me, like the person has a habit of sneaking around at night, headlights off, avoiding attention...

garagelogician · #4 07-25-2018, 10:27 AM

To each their own, but I'm a sucker for factory wheels on BMWs. Aftermarket wheel styles just don't look right to me.

Have you checked these guys out? They are local to me. Free shipping in the lower 48. https://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/700/bm...eels_rims.html

Michelle · #5 07-25-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by garagelogician

To each their own, but I'm a sucker for factory wheels on BMWs. Aftermarket wheel styles just don't look right to me.

rh71 · #6 07-26-2018, 10:34 PM

OP, what color is your car? I agree with the above that silver pops better on lighter cars while darker can go either way. A few years back I decided on some style 433s that only came in gunmetal and on my white body, the two tones just didn't go together. After trying to live with it for months I decided to dip them back to "bright aluminum" but brake dust is tough on plastidip so I settled on black. I actually like them a lot more now. Especially because - no more brake dust shows.

Black: https://flic.kr/p/29rvSxQ
Stock Gunmetal: https://flic.kr/p/ozDH9G

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Originally Posted by Bimmer360

The color of the wheels or how the wheels sticks out and lined up to the fenders? It may have spacers installed. I have 25mm rear and 20mm in the front.

Same. The wide look goes a long way on the E70. I catch myself staring at others when they do the same.

95wildtt · #7 07-26-2018, 11:39 PM

Hi rh71,

I also have some 433s (my winters) for my E70, and really like the way they look in black.
I may have to copy that look if your OK with it...

Thanks,
John

Bimmer360 · #8 07-27-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rh71

OP, what color is your car? I agree with the above that silver pops better on lighter cars while darker can go either way. A few years back I decided on some style 433s that only came in gunmetal and on my white body, the two tones just didn't go together. After trying to live with it for months I decided to dip them back to "bright aluminum" but brake dust is tough on plastidip so I settled on black. I actually like them a lot more now. Especially because - no more brake dust shows.

Black: https://flic.kr/p/29rvSxQ
Stock Gunmetal: https://flic.kr/p/ozDH9G

Same. The wide look goes a long way on the E70. I catch myself staring at others when they do the same.

I have the same brand mate!

Toothbrush · #9 07-27-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rh71

OP, what color is your car? I agree with the above that silver pops better on lighter cars while darker can go either way. A few years back I decided on some style 433s that only came in gunmetal and on my white body, the two tones just didn't go together. After trying to live with it for months I decided to dip them back to "bright aluminum" but brake dust is tough on plastidip so I settled on black. I actually like them a lot more now. Especially because - no more brake dust shows.

Black: https://flic.kr/p/29rvSxQ
Stock Gunmetal: https://flic.kr/p/ozDH9G

The White/Black contrast works well. For brake dust, if the pad/rotor combo you have creates a lot, there's some great products out there that will clean that off fairly easy and keep those wheels looking new. (no scrubbing required on a maintained wheel)

Just a side note... looks like you have (had?) a bit of residue from the exhaust, especially on the passenger side. Any issues with your X?

rh71 · #10 07-27-2018, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Toothbrush

The White/Black contrast works well. For brake dust, if the pad/rotor combo you have creates a lot, there's some great products out there that will clean that off fairly easy and keep those wheels looking new. (no scrubbing required on a maintained wheel)

Just a side note... looks like you have (had?) a bit of residue from the exhaust, especially on the passenger side. Any issues with your X?

The problem is brake dust really sticks onto Plastidip, despite hard scrubbing. A smooth surface of a stock rim is much easier to clean / maintain especially with the products you alluded to. I've tried an Armor All product that's supposed to keep dust off for longer and it was only partially effective and not worth the effort/cost. I've found the blackened rims to be the best solution for me. Maintenance free for over a year, though it's starting to wear thin and it's ready for another application.

As for the residue - that drip is somewhat normal on our E70s and has been a problem since the beginning. It comes right off with liquid clay bar, but it usually comes back after a few drives so I can't keep up with it.