Pulling what's left of my hair out - black or silver wheels?

0utlier · 03-12-2008, 11:52 PM

Below is my car. I absolutely cannot decide between the black or silver EX-M1's found at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117289. I know ultimately it's my decision, but what are your thoughts, and does anyone have any pics with either color on a jet black e90? Thanks.

SV Concepts III · 03-12-2008, 11:58 PM

If you are going to keep the car otherwise stock, do the silver. If you are going to go with a more modified look with matte black front grills, then the black would be the better choice. You surely can't go wrong with silver though.

im spencer · 03-13-2008, 12:04 AM

depending on how much attention you wanna draw i always find that black on black catches my eye immediately. in all honesty though I dont really ever feel for the all out black on black look, I expect more individuals would have more of a negative presumption (gang banger look) about you and your vehicle. just my two cents. I have these wheels in silver, when I have them done up with mothers mag they Shineee. and u'll forget about ever doubting your color choice. goodluck

0utlier · 03-13-2008, 12:06 AM

I will be keeping the car stock. I thought I was sold on the black, but my wife was not fired up about them at all. She doesn't think I'm quite "cool" enough to pull off the black wheels. WTH does she know anyway? I'm cool dammit, and people like me. After further introspection, she may have a point.

I'm curious to hear what more people have to say.

AH · 03-13-2008, 03:17 AM

silver for elegant look, black for sporty look.... both are nice anyway.

KkSc · 03-13-2008, 03:23 AM

MATTE BLACK looks more aggressive!!

E91_E88_E21 · 03-13-2008, 04:09 AM

go with black

P8ntplayer · 03-13-2008, 09:13 AM

go with the negro

wrickem · 03-13-2008, 09:51 AM

Black wheels always remind me of a car that has lost all of it's hubcaps.

SV Concepts III · 03-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0utlier

I will be keeping the car stock. I thought I was sold on the black, but my wife was not fired up about them at all. She doesn't think I'm quite "cool" enough to pull off the black wheels. WTH does she know anyway? I'm cool dammit, and people like me. After further introspection, she may have a point.

I'm curious to hear what more people have to say.

In that case, go with the black. Show your wife that you are the essence of what it takes to pull them off

Perpetrator · 03-13-2008, 11:06 AM

Every response is going to be strictly opinions, so I'll put in as well.

For a black car, I like the contrast of silver wheels. You can't really get sick of silver as quickly as you might with black wheels. I'm not a wheel expert, but I would think that it might be easier to just powder coat or paint the silver to black if you change your mind...rather than the other way around

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HRC · 03-13-2008, 11:36 AM

Silver. Don't pull your hair out, you may need it later!

Danny

TofuTurkey · 03-13-2008, 11:38 AM

I have a pretty dumb reason why I won't go for black wheels, which is: nobody can see them at night

In that case, it doesn't really matter what the design is.

If I'm forced to pick black wheels, I'll go with one of them time attack rings. It looks cool when the car is moving

Firefly6 · 03-13-2008, 11:38 AM

Unless you are planning to black out the grille and window trim, I say go with the silver - it works well with the 335 chrome accents.

HRC · 03-13-2008, 11:39 AM

Plus your wife will notice how big your rims are with silver...

Danny

ExclusiveAlloysE90 · 03-13-2008, 12:17 PM

Board member "TheGtothe335i" has the silver on his blue sedan with some night shots so you can see how the silver is on a dark color car at night. Here's the link to his thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114452

montreal_bimmer · 03-13-2008, 01:07 PM

if you're gonna keep it close to stock, id go with silver.... if your gonna at least lower it a bit... i may consider black...

but the silver ones will look very good on our car IMO

0utlier · 03-13-2008, 10:46 PM

I appreciate everyone who took the time to respond.

03-12-2008, 11:52 PM	#1
0utlier Private 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: X3 XDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS iTrader: (0)	Pulling what's left of my hair out - black or silver wheels? - jet black car Below is my car. I absolutely cannot decide between the black or silver EX-M1's found at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117289. I know ultimately it's my decision, but what are your thoughts, and does anyone have any pics with either color on a jet black e90? Thanks.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 374 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	If you are going to keep the car otherwise stock, do the silver. If you are going to go with a more modified look with matte black front grills, then the black would be the better choice. You surely can't go wrong with silver though.
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im spencer Back in the f80 55 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	depending on how much attention you wanna draw i always find that black on black catches my eye immediately. in all honesty though I dont really ever feel for the all out black on black look, I expect more individuals would have more of a negative presumption (gang banger look) about you and your vehicle. just my two cents. I have these wheels in silver, when I have them done up with mothers mag they Shineee. and u'll forget about ever doubting your color choice. goodluck
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03-13-2008, 12:06 AM	#4
0utlier Private 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: X3 XDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS iTrader: (0)	I will be keeping the car stock. I thought I was sold on the black, but my wife was not fired up about them at all. She doesn't think I'm quite "cool" enough to pull off the black wheels. WTH does she know anyway? I'm cool dammit, and people like me. After further introspection, she may have a point. I'm curious to hear what more people have to say.
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03-13-2008, 03:17 AM	#5
AH Major 24 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	silver for elegant look, black for sporty look.... both are nice anyway. __________________ Mods: Remus, Blacklines, Hartge, ACS, Breyton, Eibach, 20" Lative
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	MATTE BLACK looks more aggressive!! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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E91_E88_E21 Major 40 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: E91 m-sport, E88 m-sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	go with black __________________ Freude ist BMW E91 SG LCI m-sport,E88 AW m-sport
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P8ntplayer Private 5 Rep 66 Posts Drives: black 2006 325i sport package Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	go with the negro
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,790 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	Black wheels always remind me of a car that has lost all of it's hubcaps. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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Perpetrator Lieutenant 20 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (4)	Every response is going to be strictly opinions, so I'll put in as well. For a black car, I like the contrast of silver wheels. You can't really get sick of silver as quickly as you might with black wheels. I'm not a wheel expert, but I would think that it might be easier to just powder coat or paint the silver to black if you change your mind...rather than the other way around .
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03-13-2008, 11:36 AM	#12
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Silver. Don't pull your hair out, you may need it later! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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TofuTurkey Gobble gobbledygook 5 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have a pretty dumb reason why I won't go for black wheels, which is: nobody can see them at night In that case, it doesn't really matter what the design is. If I'm forced to pick black wheels, I'll go with one of them time attack rings. It looks cool when the car is moving
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Firefly6 Lieutenant 12 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Unless you are planning to black out the grille and window trim, I say go with the silver - it works well with the 335 chrome accents.
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Plus your wife will notice how big your rims are with silver... Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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ExclusiveAlloysE90 Private First Class 2 Rep 150 Posts Drives: Bee M Double U 335i 4dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baldwin Park, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Sedan [0.00]	Board member "TheGtothe335i" has the silver on his blue sedan with some night shots so you can see how the silver is on a dark color car at night. Here's the link to his thread. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114452
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	if you're gonna keep it close to stock, id go with silver.... if your gonna at least lower it a bit... i may consider black... but the silver ones will look very good on our car IMO
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03-13-2008, 10:46 PM	#18
0utlier Private 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: X3 XDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS iTrader: (0)	I appreciate everyone who took the time to respond.
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