AW e90 - Competition Package wheel in silver or gunmetal?

Black Gold · 12-21-2011, 11:35 AM

I am looking to pick up a set of comp wheels for my LCI e90 m3 that is Alpine white. I have lightly tinted windows and black grills. I also have the dinan muffler, so I have black exhaust tips. So basically, other than the m3 emblem, there is no "chrome" or silver on my car (thankfully, I really hate chrome). All black or white on the car at this point.

I am struggling with whether I should stick with the OEM finish on these wheels or go with some sort of light or moderate gunmetal powdercoat.

I will also have eibach springs on the car, so it will be slightly dropped.

Help me decide on what to do here, thanks. I havent really been able to find any pictures of gunmetal zcp wheels on an AW m3.

Thanks for your help!

isugoo · 12-21-2011, 12:40 PM

Since they're only available in silver and black, staying in silver stock color would be better.
I know replica zcp wheels come in gunmetal. Some people "may" think yours is replica if gunmetal powder coated.

THE TECH · 12-21-2011, 12:46 PM

Go gunmetal and powdercoat them. Try something different.

///M Ryder · 12-21-2011, 01:24 PM

Have you changed your mind already? Did you rethink the BBS wheels and opt for these? The ZCP wheels look really good in Black on AW. Here's a photo of a local members car. He has a similar set up as you ...including the Dinan exhaust...........Phil

Kyoshi71 · 12-21-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

I am looking to pick up a set of comp wheels for my LCI e90 m3 that is Alpine white. I have lightly tinted windows and black grills. I also have the dinan muffler, so I have black exhaust tips. So basically, other than the m3 emblem, there is no "chrome" or silver on my car (thankfully, I really hate chrome). All black or white on the car at this point.

I am struggling with whether I should stick with the OEM finish on these wheels or go with some sort of light or moderate gunmetal powdercoat.

I will also have eibach springs on the car, so it will be slightly dropped.

Help me decide on what to do here, thanks. I havent really been able to find any pictures of gunmetal zcp wheels on an AW m3.

Thanks for your help!

I am really starting to like gunmetal on AW cars. GM on those wheels? Sweet.

Black Gold · 12-21-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Have you changed your mind already? Did you rethink the BBS wheels and opt for these? The ZCP wheels look really good in Black on AW. Here's a photo of a local members car. He has a similar set up as you ...including the Dinan exhaust...........Phil

that does look pretty good, im just afraid I will get tired of the black wheel look. kind of too modified looking maybe?

rgr deal fell through unfortunately

AS for the gunmetal wheels, im leaning that way too to add a bit of contrast and stick with my theme.....what would really help is if anyone had some pics of gunmetal zcp on AW!

roddyc · 12-21-2011, 02:12 PM

I vote gunmetal. I think matte black wheels are a little too aggressive on a white car and silver wheels are a little too understated; the gunmetal makes for a nice compromise (and will be easier to keep clean than the silver).

I have some VMR v710's that I had powdercoated anthracite; I like them.

dmppdx · 12-21-2011, 02:55 PM

Go gunmetal. Black seems to clash too much, particularly with white cars. Black is also a little overdone and played out.

merlin00069 · 12-21-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dmppdx

Go gunmetal. Black seems to clash too much, particularly with white cars. Black is also a little overdone and played out.

Agreed to some extent. Played out and overdone. I don't think it clashes too much though. Just needs to be done tastefully. That being said i vote for gunmetal. Great combo IMO.

lhsa · 12-21-2011, 05:09 PM

i voted with my wallet and got textured gunmetal forgestars for my winter set up on my AW. need to clean the car and take some pics!

ModBargains III · 12-22-2011, 03:56 PM

Replica Competition wheels come in other colors from factory and they're not too expensive, I'd probably suggest those instead so that if you want silver wheels on later, you can just put the stock wheels back on.

jonasaurus · 12-22-2011, 04:40 PM

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Light gunmetal a la the 220Ms. Part of the reason why the 220Ms look so good on AW is two-tone and resulting somewhat darker coloration. Stock 18s are far too dark. There is a sweet spot.

The face of the 220Ms are quite silver and in no way look light gunmetal IMO, that being said I do think they look good and getting them powder coated would be good

Moxie · 12-23-2011, 12:05 PM

Here's Genetals E90 w/stock ZCP's & the one posted above for comparison.

On the fence, but think the black wheels would get old. They look washed out. Silver looks better IMO -

Black Gold · 12-23-2011, 02:51 PM

Agreed with the comments about the black wheels. Maybe a little much for me.

I wish I could see some pics of gunmetal zcps. I really am leaning that way but am nervous that the finish may not look right

Ghetto2315 · 08-28-2012, 08:52 AM

Digging up an old thread. Anybody find pics of Gunmetal ZCP style wheels yet? I have them in Black and thinking about powder coating them Gunmetal

aajami · 08-29-2012, 10:21 AM

God that white E90M with silver 359Ms looks clean. If I had to do it all over again, that would likely be the way I'd go.

grussell · 08-29-2012, 10:53 AM

I would go silver 359's if you want to stay with 19" I had a 2009 AW E90 M3 with silver 359's. I liked the look a lot.

If you can, go with 18" for the performance and ride improvement. Silver EC-7's would look great. This would be my first choice.

Go with black if you have a BBK, silver if you have stock brakes.

lorinzo · 08-29-2012, 01:40 PM

Black wheels are cool, but, hard to see the detail from a distance.

I think if you really want to show off the wheel, you need to go somewhere between gunmetal and silver.

AlpineE92M3 · 09-06-2012, 09:18 PM

I am looking into getting some silver zcp's on my AW e92. Agreed , I think the black is played out and too much contrast. With a little drop and the zcp's ,I think that is the best look.

12-21-2011, 11:35 AM	#1
Black Gold Major General 590 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	AW e90 - Competition Package wheel in silver or gunmetal? I am looking to pick up a set of comp wheels for my LCI e90 m3 that is Alpine white. I have lightly tinted windows and black grills. I also have the dinan muffler, so I have black exhaust tips. So basically, other than the m3 emblem, there is no "chrome" or silver on my car (thankfully, I really hate chrome). All black or white on the car at this point. I am struggling with whether I should stick with the OEM finish on these wheels or go with some sort of light or moderate gunmetal powdercoat. I will also have eibach springs on the car, so it will be slightly dropped. Help me decide on what to do here, thanks. I havent really been able to find any pictures of gunmetal zcp wheels on an AW m3. Thanks for your help! __________________
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12-21-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
isugoo Major General 247 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Since they're only available in silver and black, staying in silver stock color would be better. I know replica zcp wheels come in gunmetal. Some people "may" think yours is replica if gunmetal powder coated. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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12-21-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Have you changed your mind already? Did you rethink the BBS wheels and opt for these? The ZCP wheels look really good in Black on AW. Here's a photo of a local members car. He has a similar set up as you ...including the Dinan exhaust...........Phil Attached Images __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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12-21-2011, 02:12 PM	#7
roddyc Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 13 BMW M5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (8)	I vote gunmetal. I think matte black wheels are a little too aggressive on a white car and silver wheels are a little too understated; the gunmetal makes for a nice compromise (and will be easier to keep clean than the silver). I have some VMR v710's that I had powdercoated anthracite; I like them. Last edited by roddyc; 12-21-2011 at 06:01 PM..
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12-21-2011, 02:55 PM	#8
dmppdx First Lieutenant 62 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	Go gunmetal. Black seems to clash too much, particularly with white cars. Black is also a little overdone and played out.
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12-21-2011, 05:09 PM	#10
lhsa Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 255 Posts Drives: kia Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW iTrader: (0)	i voted with my wallet and got textured gunmetal forgestars for my winter set up on my AW. need to clean the car and take some pics!
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12-22-2011, 03:56 PM	#11
ModBargains III Lieutenant 17 Rep 423 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 135i, E46 M3, 540i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, 90631 La Habra, CA iTrader: (0)	Replica Competition wheels come in other colors from factory and they're not too expensive, I'd probably suggest those instead so that if you want silver wheels on later, you can just put the stock wheels back on. __________________ Jurrian************.com
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12-23-2011, 12:05 PM	#13
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	Here's Genetals E90 w/stock ZCP's & the one posted above for comparison. On the fence, but think the black wheels would get old. They look washed out. Silver looks better IMO - Attached Images
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12-23-2011, 02:51 PM	#14
Black Gold Major General 590 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Agreed with the comments about the black wheels. Maybe a little much for me. I wish I could see some pics of gunmetal zcps. I really am leaning that way but am nervous that the finish may not look right __________________
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08-29-2012, 10:21 AM	#16
aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	God that white E90M with silver 359Ms looks clean. If I had to do it all over again, that would likely be the way I'd go. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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08-29-2012, 10:53 AM	#17
grussell Private First Class 11 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA iTrader: (3)	I would go silver 359's if you want to stay with 19" I had a 2009 AW E90 M3 with silver 359's. I liked the look a lot. If you can, go with 18" for the performance and ride improvement. Silver EC-7's would look great. This would be my first choice. Go with black if you have a BBK, silver if you have stock brakes. Last edited by grussell; 08-29-2012 at 06:08 PM..
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lorinzo Captain 84 Rep 953 Posts Drives: e90 M3; i3 rex; e46 M3 vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Black wheels are cool, but, hard to see the detail from a distance. I think if you really want to show off the wheel, you need to go somewhere between gunmetal and silver. __________________ \| 2011 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan exhaust \| Dinan software \| Dinan pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \| BBS LM 20x9 et 15 and 20x10.5 et 15 \| Hankook Ventus V12 255/30/20 and 295/25/20 \| Red BBS Racing lug nut kit \| H&R Sport springs \|
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AlpineE92M3 Currently Driving 269 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: BPM tuned '13 AW ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (9) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I am looking into getting some silver zcp's on my AW e92. Agreed , I think the black is played out and too much contrast. With a little drop and the zcp's ,I think that is the best look.
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