18" OEM: 08 vs. 09 color difference?

Damage Inc · 01-15-2010, 09:17 AM

I'm considering picking up a set for winter / track use. Does anybody know if there's a difference in color between 08 and 09? I thought I read there was but couldnt find any info... thanks

signes · 01-15-2010, 01:23 PM

Same wheel, same finish.

Damage Inc · 04-13-2010, 02:29 PM

so all M3 OEM wheels are the same color / finish? I'm about to pick up a set and wanted to make sure.

M3Alpine · 04-13-2010, 06:13 PM

08,09,010 have the dark finish....011 have the silver finish

Damage Inc · 04-13-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Alpine

08,09,010 have the dark finish....011 have the silver finish

I know the comp pack has silver, but are all of the stock 18" OEM the same "matte gray"?

///M Rakete · 04-13-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

I know the comp pack has silver, but are all of the stock 18" OEM the same "matte gray"?

I believe so, I've seen no differences and I suspect the p/n is the same as well which would be a good verification. Check with your local parts department.

///M Rakete · 04-13-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Rakete

I believe so, I've seen no differences and I suspect the p/n is the same as well which would be a good verification. Check with your local parts department.

WRONG!

Turns out the 18"s are silver as of MY2011. Wonder why.

///M Rakete · 04-13-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Alpine

08,09,010 have the dark finish....011 have the silver finish

+1

I thought "What!?!" when I saw this but I just saw some pics and they are silver. I like the dark finish because I thought it went well with Space Gray. The silver finish looks like it will be good with blue or red cars.

duk · 04-13-2010, 10:48 PM

what?? 18s for the 2011s are silver??? nooooooooo

mach330 · 04-13-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by duk

what?? 18s for the 2011s are silver??? nooooooooo

yep...saw that guy's pix too.

Nawaaz · 04-13-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by duk

what?? 18s for the 2011s are silver??? nooooooooo

They aren't bad looking, but they'll take some getting used to.

I like the darker finish, but as someone else mentioned, I'm sure the lighter finish will look good on certain exterior colors.

ersin · 04-14-2010, 11:56 AM

I hadn't noticed until this thread. I have Interlagos Blue and think the silver finish would look great. However, with the current 18" wheels I don't feel so bad if I don't keep them clean.

Cheers.

adc · 04-14-2010, 02:42 PM

Just wanted to point out that the OEM 18" (for 08/09/10) are not matte grey as someone posted, but rather glossy.

Dengel · 04-14-2010, 03:01 PM

does any one have pics of the 2011 silver wheels?

cali2121 · 08-09-2010, 11:06 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread...but I wanted to see if anyone knew if the gunmetal wheels can still be ordered for the OEM 18" wheels instead of the silver ones that the 2011 cars have been coming with. I prefer the gunmetal wheels and think they look a lot better. If anyone knows, that would be great!

M3 Esq · 08-10-2010, 07:58 AM

I don't think the gunmetal wheels can be speced out on new orders but you would have to check with a dealer to confirm. You can pick up a set of the old style at Tischer.

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Damage Inc Lieutenant Colonel 790 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	so all M3 OEM wheels are the same color / finish? I'm about to pick up a set and wanted to make sure. __________________ Current: 17 OG M2 / R8 Performance Past Performance Cars: 01 M3, 05 M3, 06 M5, 08 M6, 08 M3, 11 M3, 13 M3, 15 M3, 911 C4S, 911 GTS, 17 M2,R8 V8, R8 RWS
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M3Alpine Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (11)	08,09,010 have the dark finish....011 have the silver finish __________________ 2002 AW/IR : Sold 2004 AW/BLK : Sold 2009 AW/FR : Sold 2015 AW/SO
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duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	what?? 18s for the 2011s are silver??? nooooooooo __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I hadn't noticed until this thread. I have Interlagos Blue and think the silver finish would look great. However, with the current 18" wheels I don't feel so bad if I don't keep them clean. Cheers. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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adc Major General 2750 Rep 6,759 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	Just wanted to point out that the OEM 18" (for 08/09/10) are not matte grey as someone posted, but rather glossy. __________________ 2018 F80 Santorini 2019 Z4 3.0i 2022 X2 M35i
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Dengel Non-Guido Jersey Resident 35 Rep 676 Posts Drives: Slow Jeep Rubicon Join Date: May 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (3)	does any one have pics of the 2011 silver wheels?
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cali2121 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Porsche Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Sorry to revive an old thread...but I wanted to see if anyone knew if the gunmetal wheels can still be ordered for the OEM 18" wheels instead of the silver ones that the 2011 cars have been coming with. I prefer the gunmetal wheels and think they look a lot better. If anyone knows, that would be great!
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	I don't think the gunmetal wheels can be speced out on new orders but you would have to check with a dealer to confirm. You can pick up a set of the old style at Tischer.
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