Wheels on Space Gray?

michaelalex17 · 02-03-2011, 07:15 PM

it depends if the rest of your car is stock. if it is, the id go hyper silver. but if u have matte black grilles, dark tint, matte black 335i letters on the back, matte black window trim, smoked lights, then id say get matte black rims.

taylors335 · 02-03-2011, 07:52 PM

these are matte black VMR's

JoeyBananaz18 · 02-03-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelalex17

it depends if the rest of your car is stock. if it is, the id go hyper silver. but if u have matte black grilles, dark tint, matte black 335i letters on the back, matte black window trim, smoked lights, then id say get matte black rims.

iv got everything you said in gloss black, minus the tints. so i gues im gonna have to go with ............

Dackz · 02-03-2011, 11:43 PM

Since I dont see style 230's yet

tony20009 · 02-04-2011, 12:25 AM

Anything that isn't black or that could be confused as being black or almost black. Definitely go with something silver/aluminum colored.

The contrast is what makes the space gray hot, being that space gray is a medium gray shade and is otherwise about as nondescript as one can get. Space gray is thus best used to highlight the things against which it's set: wheels, interior seat colors and so on. Black plays down the contrast.

SG is also a rather sophisticated color, so again, to stay with the theme, go for understatement in the wheel color. Allow the wheels' design to say "Oh, look at me" if you feel the need for some flashiness.

crazytaiwanese · 02-04-2011, 09:21 AM

i would agree with the above statement ONLY if your car had accents like the aluminum trim and grills etc.. but if you have the sports package, performance grills, i would go with a darker color.

example: photochopped into space gray from Preciseeyes whip.

the darker color rims doesn't downplay the car at all.

tlrid3r · 02-04-2011, 09:29 AM

Dark wheels go great. Black, gun metal and hyper black all look good.
here is my car on gun metal 19"

Dackz · 02-04-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Anything that isn't black or that could be confused as being black or almost black. Definitely go with something silver/aluminum colored.

The contrast is what makes the space gray hot, being that space gray is a medium gray shade and is otherwise about as nondescript as one can get. Space gray is thus best used to highlight the things against which it's set: wheels, interior seat colors and so on. Black plays down the contrast.

SG is also a rather sophisticated color, so again, to stay with the theme, go for understatement in the wheel color. Allow the wheels' design to say "Oh, look at me" if you feel the need for some flashiness.

Agreed. Even if I had black window trim and a black diffuser, (black front grills and lower mesh already) I still would keep my rims the same. I think gunmetal would look alright but I think the painted silver looks best with SG, IMO

rdesjar · 02-04-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by crazytaiwanese

i would agree with the above statement ONLY if your car had accents like the aluminum trim and grills etc.. but if you have the sports package, performance grills, i would go with a darker color.

example: photochopped into space gray from Preciseeyes whip.

the darker color rims doesn't downplay the car at all.

What is the name of these wheels?

and tips?

remmib · 02-04-2011, 01:54 PM

I really like this one, brushed with chrome/polished lip.

MikesBMW · 02-04-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tlrid3r

Dark wheels go great. Black, gun metal and hyper black all look good.
here is my car on gun metal 19"

which wheels are these? are they available in 18"s

crazytaiwanese · 02-04-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rdesjar

What is the name of these wheels?

and tips?

Wheels are VS8's and tips you may need to contact Preciseeye.

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Originally Posted by MB135i

which wheels are these? are they available in 18"s

Those look like VMR's and if they are, i believe they are avail in 18s

TommyK · 02-04-2011, 02:55 PM

a lot of wheels go great on SG .. gun metal is one of my favorites tho

tlrid3r · 02-04-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MB135i

which wheels are these? are they available in 18"s

yeah these the VMR's VB3 19x8.5 e40 and 19x10 e38 with 245/35/19 and 275/30/19

They are available in 18" check out Jlevisw and European Auto Source.

SV Concepts III · 02-04-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MB135i

which wheels are these? are they available in 18"s

VMR VB3 CSL Wheels, available in 18" or 19" Super Silver, Hyperblack, Matte Black and Gunmetal.

Blindside_137 · 02-04-2011, 04:05 PM

can't really go wrong, my favorite is gloss black though

MikesBMW · 02-04-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tlrid3r

yeah these the VMR's VB3 19x8.5 e40 and 19x10 e38 with 245/35/19 and 275/30/19

They are available in 18" check out Jlevisw and European Auto Source.

i love how they look in 19"s on your lowered 335i, id like to lower my car i just don't think I could do that and get the front lip and still have clearance to get in my driveway, would those VMRs still look good in 18"s on a 335i thats not lowered?

anthony @ eas · 02-04-2011, 04:52 PM

Here are some matte black V710s:

Tmac · 02-04-2011, 11:43 PM

I was hoping this would help me choose what finish, but everyone's car looks so good.

BD Sti · 02-05-2011, 11:33 AM

FTW

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6568891_n.jpg

seej333 · 02-05-2011, 12:43 PM

Hyper Silver!

JoeyBananaz18 · 02-05-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Gloss black

more pics of this car please.

02-03-2011, 07:15 PM	#23
michaelalex17 Brigadier General 596 Rep 3,386 Posts Drives: Manual Wagon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	it depends if the rest of your car is stock. if it is, the id go hyper silver. but if u have matte black grilles, dark tint, matte black 335i letters on the back, matte black window trim, smoked lights, then id say get matte black rims.
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02-03-2011, 07:52 PM	#24
taylors335 Major 26 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: Space Grey 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.00]	these are matte black VMR's Attached Images
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02-04-2011, 12:25 AM	#27
tony20009 Major General 1048 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Anything that isn't black or that could be confused as being black or almost black. Definitely go with something silver/aluminum colored. The contrast is what makes the space gray hot, being that space gray is a medium gray shade and is otherwise about as nondescript as one can get. Space gray is thus best used to highlight the things against which it's set: wheels, interior seat colors and so on. Black plays down the contrast. SG is also a rather sophisticated color, so again, to stay with the theme, go for understatement in the wheel color. Allow the wheels' design to say "Oh, look at me" if you feel the need for some flashiness. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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crazytaiwanese Lieutenant 22 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	i would agree with the above statement ONLY if your car had accents like the aluminum trim and grills etc.. but if you have the sports package, performance grills, i would go with a darker color. example: photochopped into space gray from Preciseeyes whip. the darker color rims doesn't downplay the car at all.
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02-04-2011, 09:29 AM	#29
tlrid3r just another M3 514 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Jose, ca iTrader: (6)	Dark wheels go great. Black, gun metal and hyper black all look good. here is my car on gun metal 19"
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I really like this one, brushed with chrome/polished lip. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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02-04-2011, 02:55 PM	#35
TommyK Brigadier General 119 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	a lot of wheels go great on SG .. gun metal is one of my favorites tho
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	can't really go wrong, my favorite is gloss black though
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anthony @ eas 309 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	Here are some matte black V710s:
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Tmac Private 13 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 14 M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	I was hoping this would help me choose what finish, but everyone's car looks so good.
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02-05-2011, 11:33 AM	#42
BD Sti New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	FTW http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6568891_n.jpg
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02-05-2011, 12:43 PM	#43
seej333 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.00]	Hyper Silver! __________________ _______________________ \| Dinan Stage 2 \| KW V2 \| VMR V710 \| M3 Bumper Rep \|
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