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      10-03-2012, 04:24 PM   #1
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Black wheels on X3 M Sport

Hi guys,

First post on what seems to be a very informative forum.

I've just placed my order on a new X3 M Sport in Carbon Black. Upgrading from my X1 which I've had for almost 3 years, so really looking forward to the new ride arriving. I also have a Z4 for those days I need to let off some steam :-p

Once I take delivery of the X3 (mid-December) I'm planning on taking it straight to an alloy wheel specialist to have the wheels powder coated.

Looking for anyone who might have Gloss Black, Matt Black or gunmetal alloys on an X3, just so it can help me make a decision.

What's anyone's thoughts as to which would look best too? I think both Gloss and Matt look good, not sure about Gunmetal on the colour but would like to see any examples.

Thanks a lot in advance,
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      10-03-2012, 09:26 PM   #2
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Matte Black Wheels

Here is a carbon black with plasti dipped wheels in matte black with black grill ... hope this helps
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      10-04-2012, 03:16 PM   #3
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DON'T DO IT!!! Got a great car so don't turn it into a chavmobile by blacking the wheels!!
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I don't personally like black alloys much unless on white cars and even then they look toy wheels, e.g. white Audi R8s with black alloys. Black on black though = too much black! So gun metal grey then....
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      10-04-2012, 08:00 PM   #8
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maybe gunmetal at most
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Mate, do it if you dig them... at the end of the day it's your car.

I personally like white cars with quality black wheels, to each their own.
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Black rims on carbonblack X3 - forbidden (IMO) - Gunmetal may ok

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Ok, I am a woman and really struggle to understand "pimping rides" at all (although i do own and drive a Carbon Black X3 M Sport...), so definitely +1 here.

If you are an 18 year old boy racer (must be incredibly rush, esp to afford the insurance) then maybe... Assuming you are over 20, then no.

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Ok, I am a woman and really struggle to understand "pimping rides" at all (although i do own and drive a Carbon Black X3 M Sport...), so definitely +1 here.

If you are an 18 year old boy racer (must be incredibly rush, esp to afford the insurance) then maybe... Assuming you are over 20, then no.

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..... I am over 20 and I have done a lot of work to my car. I guess it just depends on what you consider "pimping" your ride.

I think black wheels would look great on an Alpine White X3. I am considering doing it myself.
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..... I am over 20 and I have done a lot of work to my car. I guess it just depends on what you consider "pimping" your ride.

I think black wheels would look great on an Alpine White X3. I am considering doing it myself.
As others have said, maybe on a white car. . Did see a white X6 with black wheels and a few other mods on the motorway a few months back: not my style, but it was pretty striking/attractive.

I think that cars are like women: tastefully dressed up they can look fantastic, but if you go down the totallly OTT route then you end up with Katie Price... Less is sometimes more.

But as someone else said: OP's car, OP's choice
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OOOSQ: looks very good that. Works well. Can you get matt black to replace the chrome kidney grille surrounds too?
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OOOSQ: looks very good that. Works well. Can you get matt black to replace the chrome kidney grille surrounds too?
You could do I suppose - I'm not that worried about it in truth. I like the chrome outline of the grills personally!

My biggest decision was whether to go matte black or high gloss black on the wheels. I went with high gloss as the seal trimming and underside of the mirrors are all high gloss so it's a theme across the car.

Again, everything is down to personal preference - even if I owned a Ferrari 458 I'd probably have it white with black rims, I love the look. I have it with my X3 at least.
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OOOSQ: looks very good that. Works well. Can you get matt black to replace the chrome kidney grille surrounds too?
I don't think it looks too bad - but it could look quite good.

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See this thread for how it looks in black

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=729946
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