Red rims ?

headhunterz · 10-18-2014, 07:31 PM

I'm refinishing my rims on my alpine white e92 with red leather and now I have to paint them. I love gloss black but it's so over done...

My cars not stock if it matters I've got an m3 front, mTech rear and csl trunk

Any thoughts on a white e92 with gloss candy red or a darker red CSL rim ? Too rice ?

mansito · 10-18-2014, 07:41 PM

Way too loud for me.

bimmette · 10-18-2014, 08:03 PM

I vote no on the red.

bad karma · 10-18-2014, 08:12 PM

Another "No!" vote on the red! Maybe gunmetal if you don't want to go black?

AgentAvalos · 10-18-2014, 08:14 PM

Thank you for the picture! I wanted to do something like that but now seeing it in a AW e92 it's a maybe maybe no

JeM9 · 10-18-2014, 08:18 PM

I've been seeing a dropped white e90 on red rims and it looks amazing

It'll look good, trust me

Bdifferent · 10-18-2014, 08:39 PM

It all depends on your personality and since you pose the question. I say go for it. It really doesn't look at that bad.

Alen E90 · 10-18-2014, 09:16 PM

IMO red wheels on white E9X's look sickkk. I've always loved this look!!

Some Asian Guy · 10-18-2014, 09:38 PM

Personally, I don't care for it. But I say if you like it, go for it.

blackturbo · 10-19-2014, 12:56 AM

If you like it go for it, it's your baby

Bent_remy · 10-19-2014, 01:08 AM

Ohhhh CANADA!!!!

thomas88162 · 10-19-2014, 01:27 AM

If you like it, do it. I wouldn't, but don't let that stop you.

e90'D10 · 10-19-2014, 01:48 AM

Definitely choose what you want man it's your car!

MrSlickk · 10-19-2014, 02:12 AM

I think it looks great!

Its your car mod how you like

chillbil79 · 10-19-2014, 07:18 AM

Anthracite, black chrome, gunmetal. Just my opinions.

Red looks good too.

I'm not a fan of black wheels on any color car. Looks cheap to me.

Good luck with finding a color for your wheels. You'll be happy with your decision whatever u choose

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-19-2014, 09:39 AM

I don't know man, I love the way my gloss black 199 19 inch BMW OEM rims look on my convertible- and apparently so do many other people

I had black rims on my car before it was "cool" to do it, and I'll be damned if I change it up just because a few people say it's "played out"

I think all of you are getting a poorly done plasti-dip "rim job" confused with the real deal (no offense to those of you that have done it, but I personally just couldn't- partly because I'm just not handy enough to do so, and partly because I already had black rims from the factory before plasti-dip was even around.)

Black wheels done right- on the right style rims- can make all the difference. Too many spokes for instance will definitely make it look muddy and not so good I think.

I guess it's all subjective.

That said, I'm powder coating my 18s soon for next year's season in either gunmetal or some other color just because I want to change it up- and I'm sick of getting banged up on these 19s and shitty tri-state roads

At the end of the day, you really have to take people's opinions with a grain of salt- and ultimately do in your heart what makes you happy.

Who cares what other people think when they're not driving your car around every day.

I mean for more critical things like wheel measurements and suspension components etc. I would certainly take an expert's opinion over my own.

Then you have the folks on here who come on with a question and get a bunch of opinions, then get all defensive and stupid and still do what they want anyway- wasting the time and energy of the forum members.

Ah, the joys of E90post

JeM9 · 10-19-2014, 12:21 PM

I agree DK, it's all preference. I've had my car just a few months and couldn't stand the stock look so I dipped them, spent 10 hours on Saturday, 4 hours on Sunday doing it so they came out really well. Just got my windows tinted yesterday so I'm riding black on black on black, and in my opinion it's beautiful.

NGEE · 10-19-2014, 12:42 PM

OP, personally I would leave your rims finished in red leather.

Greyfox · 10-19-2014, 02:26 PM

Red looks really good.

There is a post in the Wheels section for a guy selling neon green rims... I've even commented I wish I had a white car for them.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834715

ethanjoon · 10-19-2014, 02:50 PM

I think dark candy red would look good and unique

ChrisForPresident · 10-19-2014, 02:57 PM

looks sexy bro, especially with the red graphics on the paint.

Eddien123 · 10-19-2014, 06:29 PM

As Long as your car will look like the one you attached then go for it!

10-18-2014, 07:31 PM	#1
headhunterz Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: E92 335i M/T Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: 98230 iTrader: (4)	Red rims ? I'm refinishing my rims on my alpine white e92 with red leather and now I have to paint them. I love gloss black but it's so over done... My cars not stock if it matters I've got an m3 front, mTech rear and csl trunk Any thoughts on a white e92 with gloss candy red or a darker red CSL rim ? Too rice ? Attached Images
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10-18-2014, 07:41 PM	#2
mansito First Lieutenant 13 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 2013 328i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somersert Co, NJ iTrader: (0)	Way too loud for me. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i, 2008 Honda S2000, 2004 Lexus IS300, 1972 MB 250C
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10-18-2014, 08:03 PM	#3
bimmette YouTube.com/TvTara 6456 Rep 4,715 Posts Drives: like I stole it! (11 m3 E93) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I vote no on the red. __________________ Watch my DIY mods at: YouTube/TvTara Follow me on Instagram at: TvTara1
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10-18-2014, 08:12 PM	#4
bad karma Captain 445 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2015 328i F31 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Another "No!" vote on the red! Maybe gunmetal if you don't want to go black?
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10-18-2014, 08:14 PM	#5
AgentAvalos VIP 52 Rep 747 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Compton CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	Thank you for the picture! I wanted to do something like that but now seeing it in a AW e92 it's a maybe maybe no __________________ AW 2011 E92 335is \| JB4 G5 \| AFE Dual Cone \| ER CP with HKS BOV \| VRSF DP's \| 7' VRSF FMIC \| Wedge E85 Flash
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10-18-2014, 08:18 PM	#6
JeM9 Major 138 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: R.I.P. 11 328i AT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	I've been seeing a dropped white e90 on red rims and it looks amazing It'll look good, trust me
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10-18-2014, 08:39 PM	#7
Bdifferent Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	It all depends on your personality and since you pose the question. I say go for it. It really doesn't look at that bad. __________________ 2011 335i Coupe Born 5/15/10 \| Spacegrau Metallic \| Leder Dakota \| Harmon Kardon \| Convenience Package \| Cold Weather Package \| Premium Package \| Sport Package \| 19" Style 437 Reps \|
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10-18-2014, 09:16 PM	#8
Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	IMO red wheels on white E9X's look sickkk. I've always loved this look!! __________________ TiAg FTW!
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10-18-2014, 09:38 PM	#9
Some Asian Guy Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	Personally, I don't care for it. But I say if you like it, go for it.
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10-19-2014, 12:56 AM	#10
blackturbo Captain 59 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (1)	If you like it go for it, it's your baby
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10-19-2014, 01:08 AM	#11
Bent_remy Enemy of viscosity and thermal breakdown 138 Rep 278 Posts Drives: N54 E93 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	Ohhhh CANADA!!!!
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10-19-2014, 01:27 AM	#12
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10-19-2014, 01:48 AM	#13
e90'D10 Major 94 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: SG 2010 e90 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: BUCKEYES!! CHAMPS!! iTrader: (0)	Definitely choose what you want man it's your car! __________________ NOT Sponsored By Mommy Or Daddy Build Thread 335i 1M http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1090920 (SOLD) FBOs \| MHD tune V5.1 stage 2\| Alpina B3 Flash
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10-19-2014, 02:12 AM	#14
MrSlickk Captain 396 Rep 734 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great! Its your car mod how you like __________________ Current: 6MT F80 M3: KW V3 Coilovers \| Savini Wheels \| PSM Style Diffuser \| CS Style Front Lip Old: N55 E92
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10-19-2014, 07:18 AM	#15
chillbil79 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Sedan Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Delaware iTrader: (1)	Anthracite, black chrome, gunmetal. Just my opinions. Red looks good too. I'm not a fan of black wheels on any color car. Looks cheap to me. Good luck with finding a color for your wheels. You'll be happy with your decision whatever u choose
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10-19-2014, 09:39 AM	#16
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1113 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I don't know man, I love the way my gloss black 199 19 inch BMW OEM rims look on my convertible- and apparently so do many other people I had black rims on my car before it was "cool" to do it, and I'll be damned if I change it up just because a few people say it's "played out" I think all of you are getting a poorly done plasti-dip "rim job" confused with the real deal (no offense to those of you that have done it, but I personally just couldn't- partly because I'm just not handy enough to do so, and partly because I already had black rims from the factory before plasti-dip was even around.) Black wheels done right- on the right style rims- can make all the difference. Too many spokes for instance will definitely make it look muddy and not so good I think. I guess it's all subjective. That said, I'm powder coating my 18s soon for next year's season in either gunmetal or some other color just because I want to change it up- and I'm sick of getting banged up on these 19s and shitty tri-state roads At the end of the day, you really have to take people's opinions with a grain of salt- and ultimately do in your heart what makes you happy. Who cares what other people think when they're not driving your car around every day. I mean for more critical things like wheel measurements and suspension components etc. I would certainly take an expert's opinion over my own. Then you have the folks on here who come on with a question and get a bunch of opinions, then get all defensive and stupid and still do what they want anyway- wasting the time and energy of the forum members. Ah, the joys of E90post
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10-19-2014, 12:21 PM	#17
JeM9 Major 138 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: R.I.P. 11 328i AT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	I agree DK, it's all preference. I've had my car just a few months and couldn't stand the stock look so I dipped them, spent 10 hours on Saturday, 4 hours on Sunday doing it so they came out really well. Just got my windows tinted yesterday so I'm riding black on black on black, and in my opinion it's beautiful.
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10-19-2014, 12:42 PM	#18
NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 888 Rep 2,480 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	OP, personally I would leave your rims finished in red leather. __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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10-19-2014, 02:26 PM	#19
Greyfox Colonel 1208 Rep 2,835 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Red looks really good. There is a post in the Wheels section for a guy selling neon green rims... I've even commented I wish I had a white car for them. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834715
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10-19-2014, 02:50 PM	#20
ethanjoon Major 184 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I think dark candy red would look good and unique __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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10-19-2014, 02:57 PM	#21
ChrisForPresident Private 9 Rep 67 Posts Drives: TiAg 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	looks sexy bro, especially with the red graphics on the paint.
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10-19-2014, 06:29 PM	#22
Eddien123 Colonel 1861 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: F30 335 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	As Long as your car will look like the one you attached then go for it!
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