Best color wheels for Space Gray E90?

pilipnoi · 09-16-2009, 03:12 PM

So I'm almost set to pull the trigger on a new set of wheels (thanks to Dan@TheModCity). Most likely going with 19" ICONZ 630ZR (pictured in Brushed Aluminum below). I've got a Space Gray E90, and can't decide if I want to go with the Brushed Aluminum, or the Anthracite (other wheel pictured below). I feel like the Brushed Aluminum would be classier and add some contrast, but the Anthracite would be a little more sportier and aggressive, and would probably look good on Space Gray. Any input? Thanks for your help!

Brushed Aluminum

Anthracite

remmib · 09-16-2009, 04:07 PM

I like brushed.

david @ eas · 09-16-2009, 05:11 PM

I would so go with Brushed or matte black like this:

SV Concepts III · 09-16-2009, 11:43 PM

Do brushed for some contrast on the car.

jhermosillo · 09-16-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pilipnoi

So I'm almost set to pull the trigger on a new set of wheels (thanks to Dan@TheModCity). Most likely going with 19" ICONZ 630ZR (pictured in Brushed Aluminum below). I've got a Space Gray E90, and can't decide if I want to go with the Brushed Aluminum, or the Anthracite (other wheel pictured below). I feel like the Brushed Aluminum would be classier and add some contrast, but the Anthracite would be a little more sportier and aggressive, and would probably look good on Space Gray. Any input? Thanks for your help!

Brushed Aluminum

Anthracite

Go with Brushed, Black rims in my opinion is the perfect way to loose details of the rim.

John_01 · 09-17-2009, 03:17 AM

Out of the two wheels you have shown, I like the anthracite better. The chrome lip on the anthracite wheel is the vital ingredient to create some contrast. I think it would be best to get a sample wheel from the dealer to see how the anthracite looks together with your SG car.

Silver wheels will also look good on SG as long as they are not too shiny. The brushed aluminium that you posted looks quite sporty/agressive - I am not sure if they suit a SG colour car. Maybe a simpler design would be better. It depends on your taste and also price range.

pilipnoi · 09-17-2009, 11:59 AM

Thanks a lot for all the comments. The majority seems to be brushed so that'll most likely be what I end up going with.

pilipnoi · 09-17-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by John_01

Out of the two wheels you have shown, I like the anthracite better. The chrome lip on the anthracite wheel is the vital ingredient to create some contrast. I think it would be best to get a sample wheel from the dealer to see how the anthracite looks together with your SG car.

Silver wheels will also look good on SG as long as they are not too shiny. The brushed aluminium that you posted looks quite sporty/agressive - I am not sure if they suit a SG colour car. Maybe a simpler design would be better. It depends on your taste and also price range.

Not sure I'd be able to receive a sample of both since they're custom made. I don't think the brushed aluminum is TOO shiny based on other pictures I've seen so it should provide the contrast I'm looking for. And I've been pretty much dead set on this style of wheel (split 5 spoke and with the rivets showing) since I've got my car

ALUFELGEN · 09-17-2009, 12:27 PM

According to what we've seen brushed aluminum/silver provide the best contrast. Anthracite or any shade of gray provides little contrast so it`ll depend on what look you are going for. For an aggressive look, I~ll recommend Matte Black or Texture black.

Modded335i · 09-17-2009, 12:28 PM

Brushed For SURE!!!!!

Peter@VMRWheels · 09-17-2009, 05:10 PM

Space gray is a very photogenic color, just about every finish would contrast great! Whatever you do, don't go chrome

TheModCity · 09-20-2009, 04:37 PM

THANKS FOR THE ORDER PHIL

For everyone who is interested, he ended up going with brushed

Regards,
Daniel

CollinsE90 · 09-20-2009, 04:57 PM

BLACK with OEM smoked tailights!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 09-20-2009, 05:01 PM

Brushed looks great when its clean.

pilipnoi · 09-20-2009, 07:16 PM

Thank again Dan! And thanks again to everyone else for your comments. I did end up going with Brushed Aluminum. Can't wait to put these on!

View Poll Results: Better color wheel for Space Gray?
Brushed Aluminum	13	52.00%
Anthracite	8	32.00%
Other	4	16.00%
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09-16-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
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david @ eas 254 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	I would so go with Brushed or matte black like this:
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09-17-2009, 03:17 AM	#6
John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Out of the two wheels you have shown, I like the anthracite better. The chrome lip on the anthracite wheel is the vital ingredient to create some contrast. I think it would be best to get a sample wheel from the dealer to see how the anthracite looks together with your SG car. Silver wheels will also look good on SG as long as they are not too shiny. The brushed aluminium that you posted looks quite sporty/agressive - I am not sure if they suit a SG colour car. Maybe a simpler design would be better. It depends on your taste and also price range. Last edited by John_01; 09-17-2009 at 08:58 AM..
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09-17-2009, 11:59 AM	#7
pilipnoi Lieutenant 30 Rep 478 Posts Drives: '09 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edison, NJ iTrader: (7)	Thanks a lot for all the comments. The majority seems to be brushed so that'll most likely be what I end up going with.
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09-17-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
ALUFELGEN 171 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	According to what we've seen brushed aluminum/silver provide the best contrast. Anthracite or any shade of gray provides little contrast so it`ll depend on what look you are going for. For an aggressive look, I~ll recommend Matte Black or Texture black.
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Modded335i New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Brushed For SURE!!!!!
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Peter@VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 93 Rep 685 Posts Drives: P85D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Space gray is a very photogenic color, just about every finish would contrast great! Whatever you do, don't go chrome
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TheModCity Banned 119 Rep 2,954 Posts Drives: M3 & C6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL (The Sunshine St.) iTrader: (79)	THANKS FOR THE ORDER PHIL For everyone who is interested, he ended up going with brushed Regards, Daniel
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CollinsE90 Where my bitches 743 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	BLACK with OEM smoked tailights! __________________
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pilipnoi Lieutenant 30 Rep 478 Posts Drives: '09 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edison, NJ iTrader: (7)	Thank again Dan! And thanks again to everyone else for your comments. I did end up going with Brushed Aluminum. Can't wait to put these on!
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