[Aalfred]

Originally Posted by HXTX20

Hey man, your wheels look great. I'm in between Performance Gold and Roman Bronze for 963M but wondering if you had a chance to compare swatches to your wheels after they finished? Was there any difference after clear coat? I think if the gold color is stronger afterwards, I'd go for Roman Bronze.

I havent looked at the performance gold swatch. I was going for a bronze gold type look. The Roman Bronze looks silverish more than bronze. Once the brake dusts accumulates, it turns more bronzer. So its a lighter than what the swatch shows. I do like that it complements the darker Portimao Blue so it depends on what look u r going for

[HXTX20]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

I havent looked at the performance gold swatch. I was going for a bronze gold type look. The Roman Bronze looks silverish more than bronze. Once the brake dusts accumulates, it turns more bronzer. So its a lighter than what the swatch shows. I do like that it complements the darker Portimao Blue so it depends on what look u r going for

Appreciate the feedback. I have Dravit so personally think both would look great. The colors are very similar with Performance gold having a more gold/yellow tinge rather than bronze.

[contact335i]

Originally Posted by contact335i

Looks great! Do you have a code for this color? I was trying to get an equivalent Prismatic Powders code and couldn't match it. Thanks!

OF Hero clarified that this is the color he used:

https://www.prismaticpowders.com/sho...satin-titanium

For those interested...

[Jims M3]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

I see your point...but I don't think BMW wouldn't be marketing them as forged if they weren't. The fronts are relatively heavy at 10.8 kgs vs the CSL at 10.4. But the rears, despite being an inch larger and a bit wider are lighter than the CSL wheels at 11 kgs vs 11.35. Given the weight over the front axle, perhaps BMW is making the fronts more robust than the rears? Seems all the G8X forged front wheels are heavier than one might expect relative to the rears.

My understanding is BMW uses a rotary forging and markets them as forged. I bought wheels from this guy for my X5M and these are actual billet forged wheels.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19581324705...Bk9SR-qNsqDnYg

[Jims M3]

Originally Posted by MannyS

https://forzaaa.com/products/new-oem...40485143609411

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19593213634...Bk9SR-yNsqDnYg

I bought from this guy direct from Hong Kong, his wheels are incredible billet forged lighter than OEM with custom offsets require no spacers.

[salastro]

Originally Posted by pacheco516

anyone find the EXACT color for the bronze/gold 827m? weather it's paint or powder coat?

I am also looking for the excar color powder coating if any one has any info.

[Aalfred]

I got the Roman Bronze and its lighter than the OEM one but i feel its very versatile. Under shade and when clean its more silver and when its dirty with all the brake dust it turns more bronze. Also if u want the OEM look, you need to make sure its semi gloss and add a clear coat on top of the powder coat.

[RACE M3]

They’re on!


I just need to figure out front spacers. I swapped my 18/15 and the 15s rub too much. 18 rear pokes too much as well.


I’m thinking 12/15 or 10/15

[RACE M3]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

I got the Roman Bronze and its lighter than the OEM one but i feel its very versatile. Under shade and when clean its more silver and when its dirty with all the brake dust it turns more bronze. Also if u want the OEM look, you need to make sure its semi gloss and add a clear coat on top of the powder coat.

FIY for those considering taking Aalfreds route..

Looking at your pictures compared to mine on the screen; mine look a lot more washed out and silver than they appear in person. You're closer to the oem color in person than pictures show. If I had a reliable powdercoat place near me I would have loved to save $1000 and replicate your setup.


PS. Everytime I catch one of your posts I'm so happy haha I remember when your car had been at port for a few weeks when mine showed up and left while you were waiting. I feel like the odd one out amongst us because I got my car quickly and avoid chiming in on wait time threads lol I hope you're enjoying your baby as much as im enjoying mine, almost 19K. Our anniversery is coming up, 11-14-23 <3 I got married early January

[Aalfred]

Haha…i remember those days. The nerve wracking wait times and trying to get on the boat and get to our destination. I am thoroughly enjoying my car. While mine is a weekend car i cant believe u got 19K on it. Lol. Congrats. Im only at 7K. Those bike hitches look great too. Yeah if the gold csl wheels were available when I got mine, I would have just gone with it. I had ordered my wheels before the car even came and then wanted something different and chose to powder coat it. I gotto say, cleaning these wheels is a pain in the butt !!!

[RACE M3]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

Haha…i remember those days. The nerve wracking wait times and trying to get on the boat and get to our destination. I am thoroughly enjoying my car. While mine is a weekend car i cant believe u got 19K on it. Lol. Congrats. Im only at 7K. Those bike hitches look great too. Yeah if the gold csl wheels were available when I got mine, I would have just gone with it. I had ordered my wheels before the car even came and then wanted something different and chose to powder coat it. I gotto say, cleaning these wheels is a pain in the butt !!!

Thanks man! The bikes are why I picked this car! I take my family with me to mtb almost every weekend somewhere. I’m back before they’re awake and ready haha few 2-3k mile trips out of state to ride in GA and NC. She’s the best manual family car that money can buy!

They’re def harder than the wheels I usually buy, simple 5-7 spoke. I think it’s easier than the 826 since they don’t have the cavity behind the spokes. The colors working out better than expected though. The brake dust color matchs the wheel so it doesn’t look terrible. I haven’t washed the car since putting them on and at 400-500 miles they look clean from 5 feet away. I wish I didn’t waste $1300 specing the 826 from bmw.

[Bleser]

RACE M3 - they look fantastic. OEM wheels and color right?

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by Bleser

RACE M3 - they look fantastic. OEM wheels and color right?

Yes, he posted the order sheet further up.

[Bleser]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

Yes, he posted the order sheet further up.

I see it now; thanks!

[carswithdonuts]

So what is the consensus on a square 10.5Jx20 ET20 setup with these? Will be running m performance suspension with them

[Mautofied17]

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

So what is the consensus on a square 10.5Jx20 ET20 setup with these? Will be running m performance suspension with them

It will rub in reverse, even after some trimming. In my experience, you need to do a full cut out like the IND fenders to correct it.

[carswithdonuts]

Originally Posted by Mautofied17

It will rub in reverse, even after some trimming. In my experience, you need to do a full cut out like the IND fenders to correct it.

Ok thank you!!

[OGOverkill]

I have some stock black CS wheels with cup 2s taken off at 6000km that I'll be looking to unload. Located in BC, Canada though.

[shadowredlev]

hit me up if you are looking to sell! though im in Los Angeles, not sure how much shipping would be

Originally Posted by OGOverkill

I have some stock black CS wheels with cup 2s taken off at 6000km that I'll be looking to unload. Located in BC, Canada though.

[YasPlz_CSL]

Debating getting a set of 20" to be 20" Squared
F:285/30R20
R:305/30R20
CUP2R would be the plan

[Hit_Apex]

305 in the rear is tight but doable. Here is a pic with 5MM spacers which seems to be a happy medium. 10MM rubbed too much and zero spacer allowed some contact with the inner felt which quickly burned through. This is under extreme loads, like track and canyon at roughly 20MM lower than stock all around.

[YasPlz_CSL]

Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

305 in the rear is tight but doable. Here is a pic with 5MM spacers which seems to be a happy medium. 10MM rubbed too much and zero spacer allowed some contact with the inner felt which quickly burned through. This is under extreme loads, like track and canyon at roughly 20MM lower than stock all around.

Are you currently 20" All around?
I had 305's on my LM's | They were okay little to no rubbing
I do think a 295/30 might be the safest route to go to avoid all that