Alpine White X5 with black rims - XBimmers.com

benz715 · 11-03-2010, 10:45 AM

Hello all,
I am about to take the plunge and order my X5 this weekend. I am ordering it with the M package with all options and the upgraded 20 inch rims. I havent decided weather a 5.0 or 3.5 (depending on the rates).

I wanted to know the thoughts on taking the 20 inch stock M package rims and painting them black on my white X5. Anyone have any pics of it. I got this idea from Calton with the X5 and M5. What are your thoughts and anyone have any pics of it?????

Thanks
Yusuf

roadkillrob · 11-03-2010, 11:21 AM

There is a post of black 214's on alpine white and I love the look!

benz715 · 11-03-2010, 12:13 PM

where?

Jazzman · 11-03-2010, 03:11 PM

Yusuf, I was thinking of painting my wheels, but was told that painting is a bad idea in states with salt on the roads. It just won't hold up, according to them.

Michael_s · 11-03-2010, 06:57 PM

IMO black wheels are a little played out. Just my opinion. I'm sure they will look good. If you like do it!

benz715 · 11-03-2010, 09:18 PM

One of my friends C who is a member on this board as well- he painted his rims black on his X5 and he lives in NY- I don't think he has any problems- any opinions or pics of the black wheels at all on an alpine white?

Thanks
Yusuf

BobsM3Coupe · 11-04-2010, 01:50 AM

To me, whenever I see any vehicle with dark colored wheels, I always think that the wheels are in need of a cleaning.

X5Beemaah · 11-04-2010, 09:20 PM

I'd be interested in seeing pics of it when you do it. I also have an Apline White over black interior 50i and was also pondering the black wheels as well. I purchased the 20" sport weel package, not the M-sport though. Go with the 50i, you'll love it!!! Sooo much more power than the 35 and fun to drive!!! Best of luck!!

X5Beemaah · 11-04-2010, 09:28 PM

I'd be interested in seeing pics of it when you do it. I also have an Apline White over black interior 50i and was also pondering the black wheels as well. I purchased the 20" sport weel package, not the M-sport though. Go with the 50i, you'll love it!!! Sooo much more power than the 35 and fun to drive!!! Best of luck!!

BrunoT · 11-04-2010, 11:29 PM

Buy a set of rims (there are used and refurbed ones on the web) to paint if you must have black wheels. Assuming you want to sell it one day you'll do far better with OEM style wheels than with something definitely not to the mainstream's taste. Then when you sell it put your black rims on ebay and get some of the value back out of them.

benz715 · 11-05-2010, 09:38 AM

I am going to Powdercoat the stock M package 20 inch rims

roadkillrob · 11-05-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz715

where?

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/73501-painted-my-214s-black.html

Rob

benz715 · 11-05-2010, 03:28 PM

thanks and that looks sick!

roadkillrob · 11-06-2010, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz715

thanks and that looks sick!

I agree - I may paint my 214's black come winter when I put the 19's back on it - the black/white contrast is killer in my book!

benz715 · 11-07-2010, 09:55 PM

I agreee

11-03-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
benz715 Private Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Alpine White X5 with black rims Hello all, I am about to take the plunge and order my X5 this weekend. I am ordering it with the M package with all options and the upgraded 20 inch rims. I havent decided weather a 5.0 or 3.5 (depending on the rates). I wanted to know the thoughts on taking the 20 inch stock M package rims and painting them black on my white X5. Anyone have any pics of it. I got this idea from Calton with the X5 and M5. What are your thoughts and anyone have any pics of it????? Thanks Yusuf
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roadkillrob Brigadier General Drives: 2008 335Cic, 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 3,192 iTrader: (13)	There is a post of black 214's on alpine white and I love the look! __________________ 2008 E93 335i 2014 X3 35i

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benz715 Private Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	One of my friends C who is a member on this board as well- he painted his rims black on his X5 and he lives in NY- I don't think he has any problems- any opinions or pics of the black wheels at all on an alpine white? Thanks Yusuf Last edited by benz715; 11-04-2010 at 07:09 AM.

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11-03-2010, 12:13 PM	#3
benz715 Private Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	where?

11-03-2010, 03:11 PM	#4
Jazzman Enlisted Member Drives: M3 convertible, X5 4.0 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Yusuf, I was thinking of painting my wheels, but was told that painting is a bad idea in states with salt on the roads. It just won't hold up, according to them.

11-03-2010, 06:57 PM	#5
Michael_s Private First Class Drives: 2010 X5M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	IMO black wheels are a little played out. Just my opinion. I'm sure they will look good. If you like do it!

11-04-2010, 01:50 AM	#7
BobsM3Coupe Captain Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 863 iTrader: (4)	To me, whenever I see any vehicle with dark colored wheels, I always think that the wheels are in need of a cleaning.

11-04-2010, 09:20 PM	#8
X5Beemaah Private Drives: 2011 X5 50i Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested in seeing pics of it when you do it. I also have an Apline White over black interior 50i and was also pondering the black wheels as well. I purchased the 20" sport weel package, not the M-sport though. Go with the 50i, you'll love it!!! Sooo much more power than the 35 and fun to drive!!! Best of luck!!

11-04-2010, 09:28 PM	#9
X5Beemaah Private Drives: 2011 X5 50i Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	I'd be interested in seeing pics of it when you do it. I also have an Apline White over black interior 50i and was also pondering the black wheels as well. I purchased the 20" sport weel package, not the M-sport though. Go with the 50i, you'll love it!!! Sooo much more power than the 35 and fun to drive!!! Best of luck!!

11-04-2010, 11:29 PM	#10
BrunoT Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Buy a set of rims (there are used and refurbed ones on the web) to paint if you must have black wheels. Assuming you want to sell it one day you'll do far better with OEM style wheels than with something definitely not to the mainstream's taste. Then when you sell it put your black rims on ebay and get some of the value back out of them.

11-05-2010, 09:38 AM	#11
benz715 Private Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	I am going to Powdercoat the stock M package 20 inch rims

11-05-2010, 03:28 PM	#13
benz715 Private Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	thanks and that looks sick!

11-07-2010, 09:55 PM	#15
benz715 Private Drives: 535xi soon to be X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	I agreee