Major remorse after powder coating OEM Wheels

nyboy42 · 04-04-2022, 11:09 PM

my m440i came with 858m wheels 18" (https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bm...58m_wheel_7813)

I wanted a more aggressive look to match the M4 competition. And decided to powder coat the wheels gloss black.

The results are disappointing. I think this particular style of wheel and size does not look good glossed out and I am having major buyers remorse.

What do you guys suggest I do? Should I powder coat them in a different color? Should I buy after market wheels?

Big_red015 · 04-05-2022, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nyboy42

my m440i came with 858m wheels 18" (https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bm...58m_wheel_7813)

I wanted a more aggressive look to match the M4 competition. And decided to powder coat the wheels gloss black.

The results are disappointing. I think this particular style of wheel and size does not look good glossed out and I am having major buyers remorse.

What do you guys suggest I do? Should I powder coat them in a different color? Should I buy after market wheels?

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Originally Posted by nyboy42

my m440i came with 858m wheels 18" (https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bm...58m_wheel_7813)

I wanted a more aggressive look to match the M4 competition. And decided to powder coat the wheels gloss black.

The results are disappointing. I think this particular style of wheel and size does not look good glossed out and I am having major buyers remorse.

What do you guys suggest I do? Should I powder coat them in a different color? Should I buy after market wheels?

I think they look great!

nyboy42 · 04-05-2022, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_red015

I think they look great!

Appreciate it big red....you don't think it looks like the car is on 4 spare tires ?

omair335 · 04-05-2022, 01:40 AM

I think you need new wheels after that one mate.. Then again could look super meaty with the right aggressive tire setup.

nyboy42 · 04-05-2022, 01:51 AM

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I think you need new wheels after that one mate.. Then again could look super meaty with the right aggressive tire setup.

Can you expand please ? What tire size would you suggest that could improve the look ?

omair335 · 04-05-2022, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by omair335

I think you need new wheels after that one mate.. Then again could look super meaty with the right aggressive tire setup.

Can you expand please ? What tire size would you suggest that could improve the look ?

You would appreciate a 255/40r18 square setup wrapped in Michelin Pilot sport 4s's. Economy tires certainly don't help the look imo

Burrcold · 04-05-2022, 06:15 AM

Looks like a winter wheel set now. The lip and spokes are too thick on this design to be all black.

a.summers86 · 04-05-2022, 04:36 PM

Not a fan of the all black look. I think they looked better standard.

They do look slightly like you have four spare tyres on.

jp0319 · 04-06-2022, 07:10 AM

I think they look fine, the gloss black matches the shadowline parts.

siegester · 04-07-2022, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by a.summers86

Not a fan of the all black look. I think they looked better standard.

They do look slightly like you have four spare tyres on.

I hate to be negative, but I agree. This style wheel just doesn't work in all black

nyboy42 · 04-07-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by siegester

I hate to be negative, but I agree. This style wheel just doesn't work in all black

anything i can do salvage these wheels? would powder coating again in a different color help?

siegester · 04-07-2022, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nyboy42

anything i can do salvage these wheels? would powder coating again in a different color help?

These weeks really only work as two tone IMO. Maybe see if they can put a polished, silver, or machined design back on them? Hard to say without seeing them in person

Rocket455 · 04-08-2022, 01:39 PM

The stock color combo looks better than the powder coated black IMO because the contrast makes it pop much more, but with that said, the latter doesn't look so bad to where I'd be rushing to change it. I think you should definitely go aftermarket because of the massive variety of design, finishes and sizes out there.

VipinLJ · 04-08-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket455

The stock color combo looks better than the powder coated black IMO because the contrast makes it pop much more, but with that said, the latter doesn't look so bad to where I'd be rushing to change it. I think you should definitely go aftermarket because of the massive variety of design, finishes and sizes out there.

I totally agree with this

RawDog · 04-08-2022, 07:54 PM

They do not look bad at all. IMO I think they look better than stock, that weird brushed contrast looks cheesy to me, like they were curbed. Dig the black, pictures are hard to see depth, im sure they look great!

nyboy42 · 04-08-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RawDog

They do not look bad at all. IMO I think they look better than stock, that weird brushed contrast looks cheesy to me, like they were curbed. Dig the black, pictures are hard to see depth, im sure they look great!

appreciate the response, here is another view of the powder coated wheels

NoTanks52 · 04-09-2022, 02:24 AM

They look good, should hold you over till you get after market wheels

Blado · 04-09-2022, 10:19 AM

While agree with op it looks better standard. The wheels still looks sick in all black!

RawDog · 04-09-2022, 12:52 PM

I figured out today why I like them better black.... Because it reminded me of a veloster I saw...https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/veloster-n

Assassin · 04-11-2022, 02:43 PM

Another vote for all black. Complements the rear diffuser etc. Std too chintzy looking for me.

00dyb58 · 04-12-2022, 06:18 AM

I like them all black. I'm a bit biased however. At first glance I thought you had had the 791M wheels

AddictedTo///M · 04-12-2022, 12:28 PM

I think they look good, it's just a big change compared to stock. I think tinting the windows would pull the whole look together.

04-04-2022, 11:09 PM	#1
nyboy42 New Member 13 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2022 m440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Major remorse after powder coating OEM Wheels my m440i came with 858m wheels 18" (https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bm...58m_wheel_7813) I wanted a more aggressive look to match the M4 competition. And decided to powder coat the wheels gloss black. The results are disappointing. I think this particular style of wheel and size does not look good glossed out and I am having major buyers remorse. What do you guys suggest I do? Should I powder coat them in a different color? Should I buy after market wheels? Attached Images
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04-05-2022, 01:40 AM	#4
omair335 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	I think you need new wheels after that one mate.. Then again could look super meaty with the right aggressive tire setup.
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04-05-2022, 06:15 AM	#7
Burrcold Brigadier General 5323 Rep 3,962 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks like a winter wheel set now. The lip and spokes are too thick on this design to be all black. __________________ Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive \| 2022 Audi Q7 Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 \| 2020 BMW M340i \| 2019 Audi RS5
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04-05-2022, 04:36 PM	#8
a.summers86 Lieutenant 192 Rep 473 Posts Drives: BMW G20 MSport Pro Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Not a fan of the all black look. I think they looked better standard. They do look slightly like you have four spare tyres on.
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04-06-2022, 07:10 AM	#9
jp0319 Private First Class 62 Rep 158 Posts Drives: M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I think they look fine, the gloss black matches the shadowline parts.
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04-08-2022, 01:39 PM	#13
Rocket455 Grumpysaurus Rex 484 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1972 Firechicken [0.00] 1969 Toronado [0.00] 1970 Camaro [0.00]	The stock color combo looks better than the powder coated black IMO because the contrast makes it pop much more, but with that said, the latter doesn't look so bad to where I'd be rushing to change it. I think you should definitely go aftermarket because of the massive variety of design, finishes and sizes out there. __________________ “Science has made us gods even before we are worthy of being men.”
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04-08-2022, 07:54 PM	#15
RawDog Private First Class 26 Rep 104 Posts Drives: BMW 2022 M340I Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	They do not look bad at all. IMO I think they look better than stock, that weird brushed contrast looks cheesy to me, like they were curbed. Dig the black, pictures are hard to see depth, im sure they look great!
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04-09-2022, 02:24 AM	#17
NoTanks52 Private First Class 112 Rep 189 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	They look good, should hold you over till you get after market wheels
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04-09-2022, 10:19 AM	#18
Blado Private 24 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Bmw 3 series Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	While agree with op it looks better standard. The wheels still looks sick in all black!
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RawDog Private First Class 26 Rep 104 Posts Drives: BMW 2022 M340I Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	I figured out today why I like them better black.... Because it reminded me of a veloster I saw...https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/veloster-n
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04-11-2022, 02:43 PM	#20
Assassin First Lieutenant 142 Rep 341 Posts Drives: M340d MHT xDrive Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Another vote for all black. Complements the rear diffuser etc. Std too chintzy looking for me. __________________ G20 M340d X-Drive M Performance, Black Sapphire, HUD, Adaptive Susp...... previously F31 335d Xdrive Shadow Edition M Performance, Individual Tanzanite Blue, HUD, Adaptive Susp, Evolve-R Map, Xhp Stage 3 E60 535d Msport Carbon Black/E39 530d MSport, Black Sapphire/E34 525i MSport, Avus Blue/E34 520i MSport, Briliant Red
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04-12-2022, 06:18 AM	#21
00dyb58 Private 77 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I like them all black. I'm a bit biased however. At first glance I thought you had had the 791M wheels
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04-12-2022, 12:28 PM	#22
AddictedTo///M Second Lieutenant 217 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: O-H iTrader: (1)	I think they look good, it's just a big change compared to stock. I think tinting the windows would pull the whole look together.
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