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Wheel color change?
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Wheel color change?
Thinking about having my wheels redone. At the moment they are shadow chrome but I was thinking something a little darker. Any tips, hints, advice, pictures
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I'd go brighter! Although I do like the shadow chrome you already have.
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I like what you have OP.
The darker you go the harder it gets to see the design of the wheels IMHO.
The darker you go the harder it gets to see the design of the wheels IMHO.
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I agree,like what you have,or brighter,Nick
Gunmetal might be nice,but I personally like them as is
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Another vote for keeping them as they are cos they look the business
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+1 from me.
I went through a dark wheel phase but I'm glad I've seen the light (unintended pun there!). I just don't think I've ever seen a wheel look better in a dark colour than a light one. All the detail gets lost. And you can't beat a silver wheel when it's spotless clean. Your's suit your car great as they are
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Thanks for your input guys. Wasn't expecting everyone to say leave as is and appreciate what you're saying about loosing the design a bit on very dark wheels. Sounds like I would be foolish to change...
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Not sure if it is the light but they don't look like shadow chrome to me.
Shadow chrome does look great on CSL style wheels though.
Shadow chrome does look great on CSL style wheels though.
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Or you could make it look like this !
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Thanks for that Simon. I have also wondered what it'd be like with a black roof and the answer is no.
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Not too great with black on the wheels either IMO - but maybe that's just me!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Fair enough. Each to his own.
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