Tarting up the 18" alloys

[pdk42]

I've been running my 3 LR with the aero covers on for most of the time I've had it. I briefly pulled the covers off, but really didn't like the dark paint on them. So, I'm thinking of getting them stripped and powder coated in silver. It seems some others have done it, as below:

Any opinions? My 3 is white, but I reckon it'll still look OK.

 

[Bernard_S]

They look nice. But I think you need to use your brakes more, those disks sure look rusty.

 

[BushtrimmmerJr]

They do look nice in silver especially alongside the chrome trim and black paint above. I’d think they’d still look nice on a white car though. I’ve got the 19’s in silver on my white M3 so it’s pretty similar.

 

[teaston]

If you prefer the silver then do It. IMO the silver makes them look like every Ford and similar mundane cars.

 

[Katic1972]

I like them, I am not a fan of black wheels. When I was growing up any cars that were worse for wear had manky old dirty steel wheels, then came wheel trims and more affordable alloys. Try as I might I can’t shake the association. I do recognise there are some fab black polished alloys though but in other than pristine condition I still look on them less fondly.

It’s all a personal choice I’m just explaining my historical and somewhat irrational bias. I’ve gone for the 19” sports as they fill the space better but you’re getting the benefit of silver and a more comfortable ride. Win win in my book.

 

[Jason71]

I like Anthracite wheels. They stay looking cleaner longer.

 

[cryo]

I thought of taking off the wheel covers untill all the young guys and kids on my road said I love the wheels they look realy cool. I'm 69 and the young on my street think my car looks cool so the covers are staying It just goes to show how the young generations outlook is totally different to us older guys who see alloy wheels as an upgrade. I must admit I was going to remove the wheel covers untill I saw the red car with them on and they go with it very well.

 

[exlatccatsa]

These are my silver rims with winter tyres. I run them without aeros unless on a long run. That way I can see when I need to reduce regeneration and clean up the discs.

 

[pdk42]

These are my silver rims with winter tyres. I run them without aeros unless on a long run. That way I can see when I need to reduce regeneration and clean up the discs.

That looks very nice. Thanks for the pic. How do you think the aero covers look against the silver? Does it leave a silver ring showing around the edge?

 

[pdk42]

If you prefer the silver then do It. IMO the silver makes them look like every Ford and similar mundane cars.

If I’m honest I’d prefer the 19” rims in silver, ideally on a red car. I should have ordered it that way, but red cars and 19” wheels at the time were an almost immediate 2-3 month added delay.

PS - I’m guessing you’re the teaston from f30post? Welcome! How are you liking the Tesla after the f31? Personally, I still love the look of the f31, and the straight six in my 335i occasionally evokes wistful thoughts! But overall, I’m still pretty happy with my move to an EV.

 

[teaston]

If I’m honest I’d prefer the 19” rims in silver, ideally on a red car. I should have ordered it that way, but red cars and 19” wheels at the time were an almost immediate 2-3 month added delay.

PS - I’m guessing you’re the teaston from f30post? Welcome! How are you liking the Tesla after the f31? Personally, I still love the look of the f31, and the straight six in my 335i occasionally evokes wistful thoughts! But overall, I’m still pretty happy with my move to an EV.

Yes, that’s me!

After 6 BMWs in a row I have no regrets at al moving to the Tesla. Only thing I miss is the birds eye view parking camera, but then the Tesla has so many features that the BMW didn’t!

 

[exlatccatsa]

That looks very nice. Thanks for the pic. How do you think the aero covers look against the silver? Does it leave a silver ring showing around the edge?

Just a little, but it looks nice.

 

[pdk42]

I got mine done. I like them!