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[Stucks]

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So i recently bought a set of D-force LTW5 wheels from a friend. They are flat black, but I want to paint them. I have a friend who will paint the wheels for me, he just needs a paint code. I really like the silver that the stock sport style 189 wheels come in, but I cant find a paint code anywhere. I have been looking up different silver wheel colors and have narrowed my choice down to a couple but cant pick one:

1.) Audi Brilliant Silver. Paintcode :666


2.) Audi Royal Silver. Paintcode: W90


3.) Porsche Silver. Paintcode: 9A1


Which one would you choose or which one is the closest match to the stock 189 silver wheel color?

[VMRWheels]

Is Royal Silver more reflective than the other choices? It's kind of an interesting looking finish.

My choice would either be one or two.

[Stucks]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Is Royal Silver more reflective than the other choices? It's kind of an interesting looking finish.

My choice would either be one or two.

it's kinda like a hyper silver.

[Stucks]

I was also thinking about bmw color #354 (titanium silver metallic). Saw a thread where this guy had his m contours painted this color, and it turned out nice.

[Stucks]

So I eventually got them painted titanium silver metallic (#354). Here are some updated pics of them on my car.

[mlifxs]

Wheels look excellent. I've been looking for pics of silver ltw5s on e9x. Are these 18"s?

[ModBargains.com]

From looking at the profile height of the tires, they do appear to be the 18" setup.

[Stucks]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

Are these 18"s?

They are indeed 18's. 18x9 front, and 18x10 rear.

[BoostAddict]

Could you post more pics of your car? I've been thinking about getting these, but I have been having trouble finding pic of them on an E9x.

[Stucks]

Originally Posted by ***********

Could you post more pics of your car? I've been thinking about getting these, but I have been having trouble finding pic of them on an E9x.

Tire sizes for reference: F 245/40/18, R 275/35/18
I dont really have many pics yet because the wheels just went on the car about a month ago and its winter here in MD lol. I was going to do a couple more higher quality photoshoots in the spring, but here is a quick one snapped by another photographer when a bunch of local bmw people met up for a small gathering!

[datbimmerdoe]

looks great!

[will.c]

Looks very sporty. Great color choice.

[mlifxs]

sorry for so many questions...I've rarely seen posts on these for street use and I'm thinking about them.
did you need spacers and / or have you had any rubbing issues?
(assuming) you replaced heavier wheels with these, do you notice any change in your car's performance?
thanks again for your pics, car looks sharp

[Stucks]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

sorry for so many questions...I've rarely seen posts on these for street use and I'm thinking about them.
did you need spacers and / or have you had any rubbing issues?
(assuming) you replaced heavier wheels with these, do you notice any change in your car's performance?
thanks again for your pics, car looks sharp

Thanks,

The offsets for these wheels ensure little to no rubbing issues, but if you go 18x9 in the front, you'll want to use a minimum of 3mm spacers to prevent the inside from hitting the struts. I used 5mm spacers in the front, for example. The rears fit and do not rub (no spacers needed). Before I put 275's on the rear, they had 285 size NT05's, with no rubbing issues.

I did feel a difference. The car feels lighter, ideally steering. Also it seemed a little faster on acceleration, but I have not tested it with verifyable evidence. I had stock 189 sport package wheels on before these. The LTW5's are like 18 pounds each.

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by Stucks

Thanks,

The offsets for these wheels ensure little to no rubbing issues, but if you go 18x9 in the front, you'll want to use a minimum of 3mm spacers to prevent the inside from hitting the struts. I used 5mm spacers in the front, for example. The rears fit and do not rub (no spacers needed). Before I put 275's on the rear, they had 285 size NT05's, with no rubbing issues.

I did feel a difference. The car feels lighter, ideally steering. Also it seemed a little faster on acceleration, but I have not tested it with verifyable evidence. I had stock 189 sport package wheels on before these. The LTW5's are like 18 pounds each.

thanks, good info