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[dank1212]

so i have a mr m3 and i want to get gloss black rims so i can have a gloss black/red match...and i was wondering if it was worth it to get new rims or to powdercoat the 19 inch double spoke rims. I do not have a lot of money to get new rims maybe around 1000? was looking at vmr 710's, linea corse, they dont come in gloss black but i would probably just spray a gloss coat on them, i was wondering on your guys' opinion on whether this would be worth it or not, plus i dont really want to pay money to get weight gains...and also it would be nice if the aftermarket wheels had the same tire size as my stock rims so i do not have to buy new tires. please help i don't know what to do ):

[mazda3ndp]

dank, not sure if we spoke but, im selling oem 19's powdercoated with tpms for a great price. hit me up if your interested

[dank1212]

hey sorry..but i already have those rims and i want them gloss black economically i think powdercoating would be a better option than getting the same rims but black

[PinkFlamingo]

Since you have a limited budget of $1,000 I would paint or powder coat your existing set instead of buying a cheap set, especially if they are OEM 19" forged 220's. You could also sell your OEM rims for about $1000 and add it to your original $1000 budget and get a decent set of wheels for $2K.

[SchnellM3]

Originally Posted by ftconstruct

Since you have a limited budget of $1,000 I would paint or powder coat your existing set instead of buying a cheap set, especially if they are OEM 19" forged 220's. You could also sell your OEM rims for about $1000 and add it to your original $1000 budget and get a decent set of wheels for $2K.

^This, you should be able to paint them for 1k easily. Just find a good shop, there is really no difference IMO between powder coating or painting the stock rims if your going with a gloss finish. If your going matte finish or a textured look powder coating is the way to go, either way though if you curb it they are going to scratch or gouge.

Personally I love the 220s and they look fantastic on the car...

[dank1212]

i was originally just going to paint them...but idk.. i really like these, i like the 19 inches too but i want something a little more aggressive? plus maybe not stock
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=364077
http://www.pyspeed.com/VMR-BMW-V710-...p/vmr-8004.htm
and i really like them...gna get them phantom black if i do what do u think?

[dank1212]

or Alufelgen SF71
http://www.pyspeed.com/product-p/alu-sf-71.htm

[gthal]

Based on my experience with both wheel manufacturers, for quality alone I would definitely go AluFelgen between those choices ... or stay stock.

[dank1212]

Yea...I'm pretty set on going with the aflugens but I really wish they came in gloss black ): anyway I can make matte into gloss?

[TRY...M3]

For 1k you will not find a good aftermarket wheel...the stock M wheels are actually amazing wheels I would powder coat them and call it a day maybe even do your lugs red too.
The powder coater near me charged me $275 to do my 24s on my escalade that was included having them sand blasted and done in gloss black. So for under $300 you can have legit wheels that will change the looks of your car completely. Def worth it.