Why do people put black rims on?

sesegal99 · 05-24-2007, 08:56 AM

I don't know about you guys but black rims look very odd on cars. I never understood why people think it looks cool. The black rim with a black tire just doesn't work in my opinion, no matter what color car.

What do you think?

Zeroday · 05-24-2007, 08:59 AM

As long as there is a silver/gunmetal lip around the black centers i think they look good. All black with no contrasting features/colors looks crappy.

LEDZEP · 05-24-2007, 09:00 AM

I think some threads should be closed immediately.

BavarianMW · 05-24-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I think some threads should be closed immediately.

i agree

bronco · 05-24-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

I don't know about you guys but black rims look very odd on cars. I never understood why people think it looks cool. The black rim with a black tire just doesn't work in my opinion, no matter what color car.

What do you think?

I am with you on that one. I dislike black rims as well....I mean, why ruin the classy stylish look of a BMW with ricey and getto rims...? my .02 cents on that one

Zeroday · 05-24-2007, 09:05 AM

there are many more threads here far more deserving of a lock. closing this would somewhat akin to locking your front door and leaving all the windows open.

ALPINE6SPD · 05-24-2007, 09:05 AM

I like Black rims with a polished lip. I just think it looks very good because I like the contrast on some colors. Then again I hate chrome so that is why they make different rim finishes. I think the chrome looks to bling for most any car.

scottp999 · 05-24-2007, 09:06 AM

I guess you didn't like the last of the V8 Interceptors? How could you not like that car.

ALPINE6SPD · 05-24-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeroday

there are many more threads here far more deserving of a lock. closing this would be like locking your front door and leaving all the windows open.

I do it all the time. I lock the front door at night and leave the windows open on the second floor. What is so strange about that? The house gets cool without AC.

Zeroday · 05-24-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I do it all the time. I lock the front door at night and leave the windows open on the second floor. What is so strange about that? The house gets cool without AC.

my point

your head

ALPINE6SPD · 05-24-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeroday

my point

your head

sarcasm

your head

Zeroday · 05-24-2007, 09:10 AM

your sarcasm

everyones head

Zeroday · 05-24-2007, 09:10 AM

sesegal99 · 05-24-2007, 09:24 AM

Don't even get me going on Chrome rims....

bmw0perat0r · 05-24-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

I don't know about you guys but black rims look very odd on cars. I never understood why people think it looks cool. The black rim with a black tire just doesn't work in my opinion, no matter what color car.

What do you think?

I had to refinish the wheels on my m3 once and decided to change the factory color to a sort of very dark grey metallic (close enough to black) - no polished ghetto lip or anything.

I agree...after getting it I wasn't so sure i make the right choice...after a few years I wasn't a huge fan of it even though I received compliments, still wasn't sure.

black/dark rims =

But if you have them or want to put them on i'd never critisize, I don't care for it - but thats a personal preference.

Needless to say I won't be doing that again.

spanishooligan · 05-24-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

I don't know about you guys but black rims look very odd on cars. I never understood why people think it looks cool. The black rim with a black tire just doesn't work in my opinion, no matter what color car.

What do you think?

Why are you even asking that question????? so what just because you dont like them nobody should or what??? Maybe what works for you doesnt WORK for everone else. I you jumped off a bridge should we all follow 2!!!!

bronco · 05-24-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw0perat0r

I had to refinish the wheels on my m3 once and decided to change the factory color to a sort of very dark grey metallic (close enough to black) - no polished ghetto lip or anything.

I agree...after getting it I wasn't so sure i make the right choice...after a few years I wasn't a huge fan of it even though I received compliments, still wasn't sure.

black/dark rims =

But if you have them or want to put them on i'd never critisize, I don't care for it - but thats a personal preference.

Needless to say I won't be doing that again.

You are right. I dont like a lot of things, but I usually try to keep it to myslef...ehhh sometimes I can't resist tho

B@tm@n · 05-24-2007, 09:42 AM

You just havent seent some nice rides with dark rims. Here is a picture of a ride of my friend which will probably change your mind.

sesegal99 · 05-24-2007, 09:44 AM

Just getting others opinions to see what the "overall" liking is or isn't.

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Why are you even asking that question????? so what just because you dont like them nobody should or what??? Maybe what works for you doesnt WORK for everone else. I you jumped off a bridge should we all follow 2!!!!

No, but I promise if you jump first..we will follow you...

tommydogsdad · 05-24-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by B@tm@n

You just havent seent some nice rides with dark rims. Here is a picture of a ride of my friend which will probably change your mind.

I like black rims. But that picture of the Ghetto Lexus makes me NOT like black rims. UGLY car.... but it's a Lexus, so....

NPDAN · 05-24-2007, 09:47 AM

Im all for the black wheels w/ a lip

sesegal99 · 05-24-2007, 09:49 AM

I love this!!! NOT!!!!!

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Zeroday Colonel 48 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	As long as there is a silver/gunmetal lip around the black centers i think they look good. All black with no contrasting features/colors looks crappy.
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B@tm@n New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW 850 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Iceland iTrader: (0)	You just havent seent some nice rides with dark rims. Here is a picture of a ride of my friend which will probably change your mind.
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