[DavidXJ]

Originally Posted by DimM3

I always had blue cars so I said this time will choose something different .Then I bumped into this beauty so I am really considering the TB otherwise will be an individual .
These wheels 825M really match the TBII and they look much better in real life than photos or on the configurator .

Lovely. I keep vacillating between 825s and the bicolour 26s, but pictures like this make me think that the brighter rims are all but essential under Tanzanite arches. They really just lift the whole car in a way that gives me a nagging feeling that the 26s, brilliant though their spoke design is, won't be resplendent/reflective enough in conditions other than bright sunlight (let alone with a bit of muck and dust!).

[DimM3]

Originally Posted by DavidXJ

Lovely. I keep vacillating between 825s and the bicolour 26s, but pictures like this make me think that the brighter rims are all but essential under Tanzanite arches. They really just lift the whole car in a way that gives me a nagging feeling that the 26s, brilliant though their spoke design is, won't be resplendent/reflective enough in conditions other than bright sunlight (let alone with a bit of muck and dust!).

The 825s give a more classy look and as I said they really suit to TB plus they are more rare as most people choose 826s .If I would go 826 route I would go black ,as I like the stealthy/mean look they give to the car from the pictures of other member's cars I have seen.Difficult to decide.

[Theoskay]

Originally Posted by DimM3

The 825s give a more classy look and as I said they really suit to TB plus they are more rare as most people choose 826s .If I would go 826 route I would go black ,as I like the stealthy/mean look they give to the car from the pictures of other member's cars I have seen.Difficult to decide.

Mine is coming with 826 and after seeing all the 825 photos I think I'm gonna have to get 825s. Still haven't taken delivery yet so haven't seen the 826 in person (scheduled for sometime this week), but will likely look to swap out/trade.

[Hanibal74]

I had the 666s on my F80 so it was 825s this time around and they do compliment TB11 very well

[luckylingy]

Thanks for posting, Hannibal74. I take delivery of a G82 in Tanzanite with 825s in a couple weeks, so seeing your gorgeous M3 (great photo, BTW) reinforces my decisions on color and rims.

[Hanibal74]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

Thanks for posting, Hannibal74. I take delivery of a G82 in Tanzanite with 825s in a couple weeks, so seeing your gorgeous M3 (great photo, BTW) reinforces my decisions on color and rims.

The wait is almost over for you my friend. I just so happened to see a G82 in TB11 coming the opposite way from me while on my bike the other day. It managed to look aggressive and classy at the same time.

[DavidXJ]

Originally Posted by Hanibal74

I had the 666s on my F80 so it was 825s this time around and they do compliment TB11 very well

Crikey, that looks stunning.

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[Medal]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

Thanks for posting, Hannibal74. I take delivery of a G82 in Tanzanite with 825s in a couple weeks, so seeing your gorgeous M3 (great photo, BTW) reinforces my decisions on color and rims.

I took these pics and agree (obv) with 825s

Worth noting I have 15mm spacers all around and im lowered MSS HAS. This was before I put winter Sottozero 3's on last week; I'll respond again with photos of the car now vs when these pics were taken for anyone who is interested can see what stock wheels look like on winter rubber.

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by Medal

I took these pics and agree (obv) with 825s

Worth noting I have 15mm spacers all around and im lowered MSS HAS. This was before I put winter Sottozero 3's on last week; I'll respond again with photos of the car now vs when these pics were taken for anyone who is interested can see what stock wheels look like on winter rubber.

Yes, I'll be interested in seeing those 'after' photos. For winter I'm mounting Michelin Pilot Alpin5 tires on (4) 19x9.5" (front) 825s and using 12mm spacers out back .. so essentially the same look as what you're doing on Pirellis.

[Medal]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

Yes, I'll be interested in seeing those 'after' photos. For winter I'm mounting Michelin Pilot Alpin5 tires on (4) 19x9.5" (front) 825s and using 12mm spacers out back .. so essentially the same look as what you're doing on Pirellis.

Except I'm using the stock set up not squared 19's but yes, I know what you mean. I'll get the photos tomorrow in day light

[PWB]

Got these pictures from my CA today.
Picking up on Saturday!

[Hawkdog]

Originally Posted by PWB

Got these pictures from my CA today.
Picking up on Saturday!

Lol, did your CA actually send you the Michelin man?

[Shinzzze]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I was thinking of ordering and wanted to see how it looked. Thanks.

Mine should arrive in 2 weeks. Will share pictures when it comes

[PWB]

Originally Posted by Hawkdog

Lol, did your CA actually send you the Michelin man?

LOL! No, that was added by me when posting as response to a question if I won the tire lottery! I did 😁

[DimM3]

Originally Posted by Medal

I took these pics and agree (obv) with 825s

Worth noting I have 15mm spacers all around and im lowered MSS HAS. This was before I put winter Sottozero 3's on last week; I'll respond again with photos of the car now vs when these pics were taken for anyone who is interested can see what stock wheels look like on winter rubber.

Can you please post some more pictures from the side of the car as I havent seen a TBII with the 825s and lowered?The stance looks great!

[Medal]

Originally Posted by DimM3

Can you please post some more pictures from the side of the car as I havent seen a TBII with the 825s and lowered?The stance looks great!

Sure thing, here you go…this was literally after i rolled it out following the HAS install; the front settled a touch more since then, which you will see when I post after this one showing what the car looks like with winter tires on it

[Medal]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

Yes, I'll be interested in seeing those 'after' photos. For winter I'm mounting Michelin Pilot Alpin5 tires on (4) 19x9.5" (front) 825s and using 12mm spacers out back .. so essentially the same look as what you're doing on Pirellis.

Here are the pics with the winters on…not the best angles, and the car is filthy, but nonetheless

[luckylingy]

Looking sharp, Medal, very sharp!! The stance is just right, IMHO. But if that's your definition of a filthy car, wait till you see mine! (In winter I'm lucky to get it home from the car wash in town looking that clean .. which is one reason I began washing our vehicles inside our garage.

[DS_BMW]

Medal, So you have spacers on with the sottozeros correct? looks good!

[Medal]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

Looking sharp, Medal, very sharp!! The stance is just right, IMHO. But if that's your definition of a filthy car, wait till you see mine! (In winter I'm lucky to get it home from the car wash in town looking that clean .. which is one reason I began washing our vehicles inside our garage.

It's deceiving because of the PPF and ceramic coating, even with the car dirty,
It shines and looks good…which is why I love PPF and ceramic!

[Medal]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

Medal, So you have spacers on with the sottozeros correct? looks good!

That's correct; you can make out the black spacer between the hub and wheel in the second to last photo..and thanks! Absolutely love this car.

[BMWRacer523]

Will post better pics when she is cleaned up and prepped but here she is finally.