Pics of 601M wheels...

Ryno 27 · 10-15-2014, 08:48 PM

I'm having a difficult time deciding on 601 vs 343 for Singapore Grey. Any input and/or pictures would be most appreciated.

shellbmb · 10-15-2014, 09:02 PM

Look at the official master picture thread list in the sticky section. Last page of the SG has the 601's. Plenty of pics with the 343's.

shahano · 10-16-2014, 12:38 AM

343s on my SG.. definitely nice looking rims.. Had the 601s been lighter I would have considered them but im not a fan of adding any more weight to the car.. Especially unsprung weight.

Blackraven · 10-16-2014, 02:16 AM

In case you haven't seen it, here's option 2TY (aka 343M wheels colored in Black)

Loft23 · 10-16-2014, 04:03 AM

Oh geez, how is it not so obvious - the 601m anchors the car more with 7 spokes and adds to its aggressive look. With that said, go get he 343m's so that you don't cramp my style

These are all photos of my car that I've taken. Some iPhone pics and others on my SLR, to give you perspective on different lighting conditions and angles.

infamousq · 10-16-2014, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loft23

Oh geez, how is it not so obvious - the 601m anchors the car more with 7 spokes and adds to its aggressive look. With that said, go get he 343m's so that you don't cramp my style

These are all photos of my car that I've taken. Some iPhone pics and others on my SLR, to give you perspective on different lighting conditions and angles.

The SG will always be my second favorite color on this car!!!

Ryno 27 · 10-16-2014, 06:01 AM

2nd favorite color? What's your first?

Thanks for sharing the photos---looks great!

Spinny02 · 10-16-2014, 10:13 AM

=)

WCH · 10-16-2014, 10:00 PM

I am also partial to 601M with SG. But I am going to use 343M for winter tires so the choice was not so difficult.

bronch · 10-16-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rynomi6

I'm having a difficult time deciding on 601 vs 343 for Singapore Grey. Any input and/or pictures would be most appreciated.

lol, had the same issue. Went with 343M (black) in the end, but the 601's are sweet. However, I ordered azurite black. If I went with SG, I would've ordered the 343M's no question. Of course, having the E92 M3 I'm tired of silver wheels and brake dust. Hope these are are different.

Maddict3 · 10-17-2014, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loft23

Oh geez, how is it not so obvious - the 601m anchors the car more with 7 spokes and adds to its aggressive look. With that said, go get he 343m's so that you don't cramp my style

These are all photos of my car that I've taken. Some iPhone pics and others on my SLR, to give you perspective on different lighting conditions and angles.

Your M looks wonderful. My favorite color on the M5

ozbmwnut · 10-19-2014, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loft23

Oh geez, how is it not so obvious - the 601m anchors the car more with 7 spokes and adds to its aggressive look. With that said, go get he 343m's so that you don't cramp my style

These are all photos of my car that I've taken. Some iPhone pics and others on my SLR, to give you perspective on different lighting conditions and angles.

My god....
Every time I see these pics, I get SO excited.....

My new car will be the same (except mine will have silverstone leather) but my dealer tells me i must wait till Christmas......

JOHNBMWM5 · 10-19-2014, 05:36 AM

All I can say is I have the M6 GC CP and made sure I got the Forged 343M alloys, as the CP ones are cast.

PhilT3 · 10-19-2014, 06:44 PM

Absolutely love the 601's with Singapore. Just look at @Loft23's pics. Simply stunning. Though I have to respectfully disagree with Lofts opinion that the 601's are more aggressive. I think it's the other way around IMO.
No matter what you do, I would just suggest not getting black with Singapore. To me the wheels blend in too much with the body. Just my .02.

Ryno 27 · 10-19-2014, 07:00 PM

Forged vs. Cast, weight difference...UGH!!! Every time I feel I've reavhed a decision I find myself second guessing myself. Is it true that there is a considerable weight difference between the two? Also, isn't forged stronger?

dhirm5 · 10-19-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rynomi6

Forged vs. Cast, weight difference...UGH!!! Every time I feel I've reavhed a decision I find myself second guessing myself. Is it true that there is a considerske weight difference between the two? Also, isn't forged stronger?

Roughly five pounds per wheel. And yes, forged is stronger.

That said, despite popular opinion, you'll never notice the difference. IMHO of course.

I'd buy on looks - whichever you prefer.

Loft23 · 10-20-2014, 12:42 AM

Does anyone actually know the exact weight difference? I see 5.5 lbs at some random forum post, but there is no data behind any of the threads. We need someone to actually take the two and weigh them. The forging process is usually more expensive and therefore the higher cost for its products, but depending on the complexity of the design, sometimes forging is not an option. The 601's is more intricate in design and is not something that can be pressed and stamped into. In theory, casting is lighter because as the molten metal cools down in the mold, there are trapped gasses making it less dense. The only problem is strength as it is more brittle compared to forging. For the same mass, forged metals are more dense and therefore stronger. With that said, there are various types of casting methods that will provide the strength and weight savings of forged but at a lower cost. I don't doubt that the 343's are lighter but It would be good to get an official weighing.

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Ryno 27 Captain 252 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M5 Competition, X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Pics of 601M wheels... I'm having a difficult time deciding on 601 vs 343 for Singapore Grey. Any input and/or pictures would be most appreciated.
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shellbmb Lieutenant 199 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 2022 F90 M5C Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	Look at the official master picture thread list in the sticky section. Last page of the SG has the 601's. Plenty of pics with the 343's.
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shahano Lieutenant Colonel 231 Rep 1,576 Posts Drives: 21' M2C 6spd ,11' 1M, 88' M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	343s on my SG.. definitely nice looking rims.. Had the 601s been lighter I would have considered them but im not a fan of adding any more weight to the car.. Especially unsprung weight.
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Blackraven Captain 208 Rep 654 Posts Drives: Toyota Corolla ALTIS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	In case you haven't seen it, here's option 2TY (aka 343M wheels colored in Black)
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Loft23 First Lieutenant 63 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	601m all the way - not biased at all Oh geez, how is it not so obvious - the 601m anchors the car more with 7 spokes and adds to its aggressive look. With that said, go get he 343m's so that you don't cramp my style These are all photos of my car that I've taken. Some iPhone pics and others on my SLR, to give you perspective on different lighting conditions and angles. __________________ 2021 Model S Plaid - Deep Blue Metallic / White / Carbon 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991.2) - Carrara white / Bordeaux black 2014 Comp Pack F10 M5 - Singapore Grey / Sakhir Orange. [SOLD]
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Ryno 27 Captain 252 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M5 Competition, X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	2nd favorite color? What's your first? Thanks for sharing the photos---looks great!
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JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	All I can say is I have the M6 GC CP and made sure I got the Forged 343M alloys, as the CP ones are cast. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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PhilT3 6'0 / 250lb 137 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NW Philly Suburb iTrader: (0)	Absolutely love the 601's with Singapore. Just look at @Loft23's pics. Simply stunning. Though I have to respectfully disagree with Lofts opinion that the 601's are more aggressive. I think it's the other way around IMO. No matter what you do, I would just suggest not getting black with Singapore. To me the wheels blend in too much with the body. Just my .02. __________________ Build: '14 M5 - Space Gray / Full Sakhir Orange / Alum Trace / Black 343's / Exec / Driver Assist / LED Mods: SunTek CXP tint - Vinyl-wrapped door handle chrome - Macht Schnell 12mm spacers - Pedalhaus pedals - iND Cosmetic Package - Polished 90mm exh tips - Coded by v12 - 21" HRE S107's polished lip/black center
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Ryno 27 Captain 252 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M5 Competition, X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Forged vs. Cast, weight difference...UGH!!! Every time I feel I've reavhed a decision I find myself second guessing myself. Is it true that there is a considerable weight difference between the two? Also, isn't forged stronger? Last edited by Ryno 27; 10-20-2014 at 06:04 AM..
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10-20-2014, 12:42 AM	#17
Loft23 First Lieutenant 63 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Does anyone actually know the exact weight difference? I see 5.5 lbs at some random forum post, but there is no data behind any of the threads. We need someone to actually take the two and weigh them. The forging process is usually more expensive and therefore the higher cost for its products, but depending on the complexity of the design, sometimes forging is not an option. The 601's is more intricate in design and is not something that can be pressed and stamped into. In theory, casting is lighter because as the molten metal cools down in the mold, there are trapped gasses making it less dense. The only problem is strength as it is more brittle compared to forging. For the same mass, forged metals are more dense and therefore stronger. With that said, there are various types of casting methods that will provide the strength and weight savings of forged but at a lower cost. I don't doubt that the 343's are lighter but It would be good to get an official weighing. __________________ 2021 Model S Plaid - Deep Blue Metallic / White / Carbon 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991.2) - Carrara white / Bordeaux black 2014 Comp Pack F10 M5 - Singapore Grey / Sakhir Orange. [SOLD]
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