Montego Blue 335i - Should I powder coat my stock sport wheels - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

IMA335I · 11-05-2011, 08:05 PM

Hey all , I just picked up a mint 07' 335 and want to dress it up a bit. I really enjoy the way the car performs on it's stock 18" sports but I feel they lack that aggressive look. I have a friend who powder coated his sport wheels on his 370 and they look really good.

I was thinking of going gloss black, since the interior is black and I think it matches the spirit of the car. Any suggestions?

spanner1751 · 11-05-2011, 09:34 PM

I prefer the silver. I think that it provides a contrast to the dark paint. However, If I really wanted to change something, I would go with gunmetal rather than black. The detail on your wheels would be completely lost with black, IMHO.
If you go with black, you should go all the way and black out all your chrome trim too.

IMA335I · 11-05-2011, 09:58 PM

Do you think by changing the color of the oem's it would effect the value of the vehicle down the line?

The Ghost · 11-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Or go with a 10mm rear spacer. That's what I did and it makes the stance look much better.

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Do you think by changing the color of the oem's it would effect the value of the vehicle down the line?

Heck yes. You'd have to find another set when you want to sell the car.

D335NUTZ · 11-06-2011, 08:39 AM

Bro you need some Montego blue painted reflectors.

IMA335I · 11-06-2011, 10:02 AM

[quote=IMA335I;10751193]Lol got some flectos on order.. was thinking of doing that.

What brand spacers do you have on yours Ghost?

Still thrown up about powder coating the wheels, wish I could find some pics

Longboarder · 11-06-2011, 10:02 AM

Congrats! Montego is a great color.

I like where you are going with your question...but like others have said, powdercoating your wheels is not a good idea. A set of aftermarket 19" gunmetal wheels would look absolutely sick on your car! Check out VMR VB3's (it's a CSL replica, and you can buy them powdercoated gunmetal). You can pick up a set for like $800 and then get much better performance tires (as compared with those dreaded runflats) for around $800...all in $1,600 and then you can store your stock wheels/tires for when you part with your car. The runflats alone costs around $1,600 to replace so going this route may actually save you a few bucks down the road.

IMA335I · 11-06-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Congrats! Montego is a great color.

I like where you are going with your question...but like others have said, powdercoating your wheels is not a good idea. A set of aftermarket 19" gunmetal wheels would look absolutely sick on your car! Check out VMR VB3's (it's a CSL replica, and you can buy them powdercoated gunmetal). You can pick up a set for like $800 and then get much better performance tires (as compared with those dreaded runflats) for around $800...all in $1,600 and then you can store your stock wheels/tires for when you part with your car. The runflats alone costs around $1,600 to replace so going this route may actually save you a few bucks down the road.

You make a good point, I've always been a fan of reps and those look really good.

I still have sufficient tread on the run flats, about 65%

John_01 · 11-06-2011, 07:42 PM

I think the wheels are great in Silver. If you want a more agressive look, you should consider some 19" mesh style wheels. Alufelgen's SF-71 are nice looking reps for reasonable money, but there are a lot of alternatives.

jmscard · 11-07-2011, 05:36 PM

well I hate stock painted wheels... makes me think they have been damaged or the clearcoat is peeling and someone is trying to hide something.. I think it really cheapens the car up in looks.. and will defintely affect resale no question... I'd definately upgrade to bigger wheels btw, just my preference... nice car though btw so make it stand out from the crowd...

VMRWheels · 11-07-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spanner1751

I prefer the silver. I think that it provides a contrast to the dark paint. However, If I really wanted to change something, I would go with gunmetal rather than black. The detail on your wheels would be completely lost with black, IMHO.
If you go with black, you should go all the way and black out all your chrome trim too.

+1

I really like silver or gunmetal on Montego Blue. Good advice!

D335NUTZ · 11-07-2011, 08:08 PM

Gunmetal on Montego is just sex. Works so well.

edirtaynine · 11-07-2011, 09:19 PM

painted stock wheels = fail

spend the powder coating/painting money on the easy stuff like painted reflectors, black grills and shadowline.

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D335NUTZ The Blue Beast Drives: 2008 E92 335xi in Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 5,669 iTrader: (8)	Bro you need some Montego blue painted reflectors. __________________ Cobb AP Stage 2+ \| BMS DCI \| UR Catless DP \| UR Chargepipe \| Tial BV 50mm \| BSH OCC \| ETS FMIC \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| Bilstein Sport Struts \| Volk TE37 TC Kline Ed.

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Longboarder Colonel Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kailua/Monarch Beach Posts: 2,048 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [5.00] 2010 335i [2.17] 1998 M Roadster [0.00]	Congrats! Montego is a great color. I like where you are going with your question...but like others have said, powdercoating your wheels is not a good idea. A set of aftermarket 19" gunmetal wheels would look absolutely sick on your car! Check out VMR VB3's (it's a CSL replica, and you can buy them powdercoated gunmetal). You can pick up a set for like $800 and then get much better performance tires (as compared with those dreaded runflats) for around $800...all in $1,600 and then you can store your stock wheels/tires for when you part with your car. The runflats alone costs around $1,600 to replace so going this route may actually save you a few bucks down the road. __________________ Track/Airstrip: 2013 e92 M3 MW FR DCT ZCP / ESS VT2 S/C, MRF mid/Akra slip, StopTech BBK (583 RWHP STD @ 8,600 RPM) Beater: 2013 WRX STi Sedan / Cobb Stg 2 / WRX wing lol

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D335NUTZ The Blue Beast Drives: 2008 E92 335xi in Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 5,669 iTrader: (8)	Gunmetal on Montego is just sex. Works so well. __________________ Cobb AP Stage 2+ \| BMS DCI \| UR Catless DP \| UR Chargepipe \| Tial BV 50mm \| BSH OCC \| ETS FMIC \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| Bilstein Sport Struts \| Volk TE37 TC Kline Ed.

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11-05-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
spanner1751 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i M sport sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 417 iTrader: (0)	I prefer the silver. I think that it provides a contrast to the dark paint. However, If I really wanted to change something, I would go with gunmetal rather than black. The detail on your wheels would be completely lost with black, IMHO. If you go with black, you should go all the way and black out all your chrome trim too.

11-05-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
IMA335I New Member Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Do you think by changing the color of the oem's it would effect the value of the vehicle down the line?

11-06-2011, 07:42 PM	#9
John_01 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,710 iTrader: (0)	I think the wheels are great in Silver. If you want a more agressive look, you should consider some 19" mesh style wheels. Alufelgen's SF-71 are nice looking reps for reasonable money, but there are a lot of alternatives.

11-07-2011, 05:36 PM	#10
jmscard Private Drives: 2006 E90 330i Dinan S1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	well I hate stock painted wheels... makes me think they have been damaged or the clearcoat is peeling and someone is trying to hide something.. I think it really cheapens the car up in looks.. and will defintely affect resale no question... I'd definately upgrade to bigger wheels btw, just my preference... nice car though btw so make it stand out from the crowd...

11-07-2011, 09:19 PM	#13
edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,228 iTrader: (0)	painted stock wheels = fail spend the powder coating/painting money on the easy stuff like painted reflectors, black grills and shadowline.