VMR VB3 or V701??

alexc93 · 01-25-2010, 06:05 PM

Which rims for a black LCI E90.

In storm gray or matte black.

Please post your opinion and or pictures

creaminz · 01-25-2010, 06:14 PM

V701 in storm gray!

SV Concepts III · 01-25-2010, 09:53 PM

Matte black, carry the theme throughout the car.

e90-4aj · 01-25-2010, 10:13 PM

matte black!!

perrymaxima · 01-26-2010, 01:02 AM

V701s is the new kid on the block but the VB3s are still better looking... concaved!

ohaywood · 01-26-2010, 01:27 AM

701.

brandon @ eas · 01-26-2010, 11:01 AM

How about Jet Anthracite??

It is slightly darker than regular gunmetal, and with a matte finish.

Here is Jet Anthracite on the left, and regular gunmetal on the right

Matte black V701's sure do look good too

ibeclueless · 01-26-2010, 11:45 AM

i would go with matte black

zakyzozo · 01-26-2010, 12:55 PM

Jet anthracite all the way. Because with matte black, your wheels look weird when you apply armour all to the tires.

.retired. · 01-26-2010, 03:25 PM

^+1

shoes · 01-26-2010, 03:40 PM

I'm debating similar color wheels on my BSM E92...

The Jet Anthracite finish is amazing in person.

I'm leaning towards that at the moment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Matte black, carry the theme throughout the car.

But then I consider this as well... Since I've done matte black throughout the car already..

What to do... haha

envision · 01-26-2010, 03:47 PM

If you're going to murder the car (black tint, blacked out trim on everything not black, tinted tails, etc), matte black. Otherwise, go with the gray. Matte black looks great when your car, tires and wheels are super clean, but once it gets a little dirty, which will happen almost instantly

, I've never liked the look that results...

alexc93 · 01-26-2010, 04:04 PM

the car will be completely blacked out but i wont tint the tails. i am not sure whether to go with the Storm Grey or Matte black. if they were Glossy black id be sold instantly

boogiee90 · 01-26-2010, 04:05 PM

for what car?

shoes · 01-26-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexc93

the car will be completely blacked out but i wont tint the tails. i am not sure whether to go with the Storm Grey or Matte black. if they were Glossy black id be sold instantly

VMR's matte black isn't that matte.
Its certainly not glossy, but it still reflects light to some degree.

SV Concepts III · 01-26-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoes

VMR's matte black isn't that matte.
Its certainly not glossy, but it still reflects light to some degree.

Very true, it's closer to a satin finish.

alexc93 · 01-26-2010, 08:48 PM

could someone post up some close ups of the matte black V701's please.

and an EAS vendor post some pictures of the Storm Grey rims...?

SV Concepts III · 01-27-2010, 12:18 PM

Here you go from ericosaur:

modbargains · 01-27-2010, 01:01 PM

I'd definitely go with the 701's they are a great wheel! Since you car is black any of the two options would be good!

Kevin

brandon @ eas · 01-27-2010, 02:29 PM

how about Texture black?

These are shipping out today for one of our customers.

-Wheel: VMR VB3 19" ultra staggered
-Color: eas custom powder coat Texture Black

Here is a comparison shot between standard matte black, and the texture black powder coat:

alexc93 · 01-27-2010, 03:18 PM

now im torn between matte black and textured black! ahhh haha.

I will be running H&R sport springs with these rims. will i rub?

SV Concepts III · 01-27-2010, 04:44 PM

Not with the correct offsets, 19x8.5 ET35 and 19x9.5 ET33 front and rear for the V701. 19x8.5 ET40 and 19x9.5 ET33 for the VB3 CSL both with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires.

01-25-2010, 06:05 PM	#1
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	VMR VB3 or V701?? Which rims for a black LCI E90. In storm gray or matte black. Please post your opinion and or pictures
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01-25-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
creaminz Major General 545 Rep 7,705 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	V701 in storm gray!
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Matte black, carry the theme throughout the car.
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01-25-2010, 10:13 PM	#4
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	matte black!!
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01-26-2010, 01:02 AM	#5
perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	V701s is the new kid on the block but the VB3s are still better looking... concaved!
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01-26-2010, 01:27 AM	#6
ohaywood Major 75 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2007 JB/Saddle E92 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malibu, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	701. __________________
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01-26-2010, 11:01 AM	#7
brandon @ eas 516 Rep 3,613 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	How about Jet Anthracite?? It is slightly darker than regular gunmetal, and with a matte finish. Here is Jet Anthracite on the left, and regular gunmetal on the right Matte black V701's sure do look good too
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01-26-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
ibeclueless What 141 Rep 9,325 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (1)	i would go with matte black __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos
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01-26-2010, 12:55 PM	#9
zakyzozo Captain 34 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (12)	Jet anthracite all the way. Because with matte black, your wheels look weird when you apply armour all to the tires.
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.retired. Captain 63 Rep 934 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Ft. Worth iTrader: (1)	^+1
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01-26-2010, 03:47 PM	#12
envision First Lieutenant 36 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 LCI Msport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (9)	If you're going to murder the car (black tint, blacked out trim on everything not black, tinted tails, etc), matte black. Otherwise, go with the gray. Matte black looks great when your car, tires and wheels are super clean, but once it gets a little dirty, which will happen almost instantly , I've never liked the look that results... __________________ E90 LCI by LTBMW
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01-26-2010, 04:04 PM	#13
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	the car will be completely blacked out but i wont tint the tails. i am not sure whether to go with the Storm Grey or Matte black. if they were Glossy black id be sold instantly
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01-26-2010, 04:05 PM	#14
boogiee90 POGI 143 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Jet black Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 e90 [5.50]	for what car?
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01-26-2010, 08:48 PM	#17
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	could someone post up some close ups of the matte black V701's please. and an EAS vendor post some pictures of the Storm Grey rims...?
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01-27-2010, 12:18 PM	#18
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Here you go from ericosaur:
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01-27-2010, 01:01 PM	#19
modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	I'd definitely go with the 701's they are a great wheel! Since you car is black any of the two options would be good! Kevin
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01-27-2010, 02:29 PM	#20
brandon @ eas 516 Rep 3,613 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	how about Texture black? These are shipping out today for one of our customers. -Wheel: VMR VB3 19" ultra staggered -Color: eas custom powder coat Texture Black Here is a comparison shot between standard matte black, and the texture black powder coat:
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01-27-2010, 03:18 PM	#21
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	now im torn between matte black and textured black! ahhh haha. I will be running H&R sport springs with these rims. will i rub?
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01-27-2010, 04:44 PM	#22
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Not with the correct offsets, 19x8.5 ET35 and 19x9.5 ET33 front and rear for the V701. 19x8.5 ET40 and 19x9.5 ET33 for the VB3 CSL both with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires.
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