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Old 09-29-2008, 12:27 PM
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I just purchased a 2005 BMW 525; I'm going to get the wheels refurbed and am considering having them refinished in black. Here is a picture of the vehicle; finish is silver gray metallic.



What is the consensus; would black wheels compliment the vehicle?
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Old 09-29-2008, 12:32 PM
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I vote for gun metal gray.


Did you know that painted wheels add another 5-8hp at the wheels....lol!!!
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Old 09-29-2008, 12:40 PM
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It really depends on what kind of black you're looking at...

If I were to have my wheels painted a different color, I'd have them powder-coated and baked.
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Old 09-29-2008, 12:51 PM
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I agree with H-B, A nice metallic grey would look much better than black.
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Old 09-29-2008, 01:16 PM
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You should just get the spokes darkened to match the tinted windows, then leave the inner area (around the symbol) and outer rim the original colour
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black wheels=played out and a half
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Old 09-29-2008, 01:45 PM
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Really?

I think they still have potential...


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Old 09-29-2008, 02:22 PM
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I'm not saying they don't look good, i'm just saying that everyone and thier mother has or is getting them. Especially mustang people
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:16 PM
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My vote is to stay with the gray.
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Old 09-29-2008, 05:45 PM
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white or don't paint them. Black wheels are played out. Just my
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