Bi-Colors or Jahre Orbit Grey 826Ms? Pics Inside

fanofbmwe46 · 04-25-2023, 09:25 PM

Debating keeping the bi-colors or swapping to the solid matte orbit grey Jahre edition wheels. Would they be too matchy matchy with the skyscraper paint?

Need to decide before my car gets ceramic coated because I only want to get one set of wheels coated and then sell the other.

Vinnrox250 · 04-25-2023, 09:34 PM

Personally, I’d keep the Bi-Colors. The orbit grey is too similar to the body color.

a5m · 04-25-2023, 10:32 PM

The Jahre. Not matchy matchy. Suits the dark/grey color theme.

skyline408 · 04-26-2023, 11:07 AM

I think the orbit grey ones look better.

fanofbmwe46 · 04-26-2023, 07:42 PM

Leaning bi-color… makes them pop a little more and seem larger.. perhaps… very similar in the photos below.

blackops23 · 04-27-2023, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

Debating keeping the bi-colors or swapping to the solid matte orbit grey Jahre edition wheels. Would they be too matchy matchy with the skyscraper paint?

Need to decide before my car gets ceramic coated because I only want to get one set of wheels coated and then sell the other.

I think the Orbit would look terrible....are they for sale yet? asking for a friend!

fanofbmwe46 · 04-27-2023, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by blackops23

I think the Orbit would look terrible....are they for sale yet? asking for a friend!

Haha, yes, I’m torn between them. I’m open to selling either set and keeping the remaining one. I created a for sale listing for the orbit gray ones that you can check out.

nunzo · 04-27-2023, 11:22 AM

pretty sure someone is using your photos on facebook to sell this set for $1700

Art__Vandelay · 04-27-2023, 01:11 PM

My M3 is also Skyscraper Gray and while I absolutely love the color (looks much better than on pics IMHO), it's a bit tricky regarding the wheels. I don't really like the contrast with the stock wheels, which is why I struggeld with my wheel choice for a very long time. I have the bi-color 826M (summer) and the orbit gray 825M (winter) and I dislike the contrast with both of them. Particularly the bi-color 826M "disappointed" me because they are darker than they should be IMHO, under low light they look almost black. I ended up powdercoating the 826M in a lighter color.

As for your choice, I'm leaning slightly towards the bi-color version.

fanofbmwe46 · 04-27-2023, 02:03 PM

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pretty sure someone is using your photos on facebook to sell this set for $1700

Yes saw that and reported it. I do have them legit for sale on Fb but they other guy was a scammer using my images.

JDUNITNOW · 04-27-2023, 06:15 PM

I started out with the black 826m wheels and did not like how they were lost in the color (Dravit). I bought the bi color wheels and although I like them better, they are darker than I thought. Also I'm sick of cleaning them and it doesn't take long before you see blemishes. I'm switching to another wheel and will most likely be a brushed bronze or polished wheel. Will never buy another wheel with any black in it.

fanofbmwe46 · 04-27-2023, 09:12 PM

I love both. Just can’t decide!

Vinnrox250 · 04-27-2023, 09:58 PM

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I love both. Just can’t decide!

Okay, I stand corrected. Both do look really good. Still stand with bi-color if you can only keep one, they pop more. Maybe keep one as a winter set and the other as a summer set?

fanofbmwe46 · 04-27-2023, 10:06 PM

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Okay, I stand corrected. Both do look really good. Still stand with bi-color if you can only keep one, they pop more. Maybe keep one as a winter set and the other as a summer set?

I know, right?! Well it’s just a fair weather car for me.. so will only have summer tires on it. I guess I’ll essentially have both sets for sale and whatever sells first, I’ll keep the remaining set.

Vinnrox250 · 04-27-2023, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

I know, right?! Well it’s just a fair weather car for me.. so will only have summer tires on it. I guess I’ll essentially have both sets for sale and whatever sells first, I’ll keep the remaining set.

I don’t envy your decision! Haha. Tough call. I keep thinking about getting an extra set of black 826’s for mine cause I love the wheel design, but bi-color was my favorite and what I have, but cool to change it up time to time. And ya, fair weather here too. Can always keep the two-face theme going. 2 on one side and 2 on the other. Kidding.

But ya, that’s probably what’s going to be the final call.

skyline408 · 04-27-2023, 11:09 PM

I have Frozen Pure Grey II - which is like a Frozen Skyscraper and i've been on the hunt for the orbit grey 826m wheels - I may have posted on your thread on FB about your wheels too!

Looking at your side-by-side pics, I think the bi-colors look better on skyscraper, and I think I should keep the bi-colors on my car too!

MichaelB1969 · 05-01-2023, 12:20 PM

I will take delivery of my SSG M3 soon, so this is something I've thought about. I went with the black wheels as I think they look more sporty and aggressive. However, if the orbit grey wheels were an option, I would have ticked that box. I definitely prefer them over the bi-color and I'd give them the edge over the black.

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fanofbmwe46 Major 2104 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: united states iTrader: (0)	Debating keeping the bi-colors or swapping to the solid matte orbit grey Jahre edition wheels. Would they be too matchy matchy with the skyscraper paint? Need to decide before my car gets ceramic coated because I only want to get one set of wheels coated and then sell the other. Attached Images Last edited by fanofbmwe46; 12-30-2023 at 10:09 PM..
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Vinnrox250 Captain 3081 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 23 M3Cx Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Fort Worth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [0.00]	Personally, I’d keep the Bi-Colors. The orbit grey is too similar to the body color. __________________ G80x/Dravit/Carbon Roof/Carbon Exterior/ Bi-Color 826/Shadowline Lasers/Full Silverstone/Vented Seats/Exec. Pack/DAP/PAP/M Drive Pro
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a5m Lieutenant 624 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Chitown iTrader: (1)	The Jahre. Not matchy matchy. Suits the dark/grey color theme.
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fanofbmwe46 Major 2104 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: united states iTrader: (0)	Leaning bi-color… makes them pop a little more and seem larger.. perhaps… very similar in the photos below. Attached Images
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Art__Vandelay Lieutenant Colonel 1966 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	My M3 is also Skyscraper Gray and while I absolutely love the color (looks much better than on pics IMHO), it's a bit tricky regarding the wheels. I don't really like the contrast with the stock wheels, which is why I struggeld with my wheel choice for a very long time. I have the bi-color 826M (summer) and the orbit gray 825M (winter) and I dislike the contrast with both of them. Particularly the bi-color 826M "disappointed" me because they are darker than they should be IMHO, under low light they look almost black. I ended up powdercoating the 826M in a lighter color. As for your choice, I'm leaning slightly towards the bi-color version.
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JDUNITNOW Colonel 3596 Rep 2,392 Posts Drives: BMW 335I, 750li, X5 G80 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glen Allen, Virginia iTrader: (0)	I started out with the black 826m wheels and did not like how they were lost in the color (Dravit). I bought the bi color wheels and although I like them better, they are darker than I thought. Also I'm sick of cleaning them and it doesn't take long before you see blemishes. I'm switching to another wheel and will most likely be a brushed bronze or polished wheel. Will never buy another wheel with any black in it. Attached Images __________________ Formerly Wyndi335I 2009 BMW 750li sold 14 BMW X5 04 BMW X5 11 BMW 335i convertible (sold, sellers market
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fanofbmwe46 Major 2104 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: united states iTrader: (0)	I love both. Just can’t decide! Attached Images
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skyline408 Major 1580 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 2022 F95 X5M Join Date: May 2013 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (1)	I have Frozen Pure Grey II - which is like a Frozen Skyscraper and i've been on the hunt for the orbit grey 826m wheels - I may have posted on your thread on FB about your wheels too! Looking at your side-by-side pics, I think the bi-colors look better on skyscraper, and I think I should keep the bi-colors on my car too! Attached Images
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MichaelB1969 Captain 1048 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Base SSG/Fiona Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I will take delivery of my SSG M3 soon, so this is something I've thought about. I went with the black wheels as I think they look more sporty and aggressive. However, if the orbit grey wheels were an option, I would have ticked that box. I definitely prefer them over the bi-color and I'd give them the edge over the black.
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