Powder coat stock 343M or new wheels?

Eddybro · 07-26-2016, 10:22 AM

Stuck between choosing to powder coat my stock 20 inch 343M wheels all gloss black vs buying new 20inch wheels.

I love the look and concave on the stock wheels.

My car is all black and I have blacked out everything, including all the chrome trim.

What do you guys think? Anyone powder coated the 343M wheels gloss black ?

13M5F10 · 07-26-2016, 11:11 AM

Do it bro ... The 343Ms are beautiful forged wheels. They are extremely light weight compared to most after markets.

I've had three different sets of wheels and 343Ms are still my favorite and have less headache dealing with aftermarket issues.

13M5F10 · 07-26-2016, 11:12 AM

Just realized I posted the wrong picture. Also, my wheels were dirty in the above pictures.

momos750 · 07-26-2016, 11:52 AM

It's a no brainer. Powder coat them. You can get it done for under 100 per wheel + dismount, remounting, and balancing. Make sure they use the black wheel weights when rebalancing, they don't stand out like the silver weights.

apsuard · 07-26-2016, 11:56 AM

I also love the 343m wheels. Prior owner had them powder coated in gloss black. I will snap a few pictures for you. I use the 343m for the winter months and my HREs for the other months. Best of both worlds.

momos750 · 07-26-2016, 12:04 PM

343M's

Eddybro · 07-26-2016, 01:25 PM

Thanks guys! Gonna powder coat them!

MCarsFan · 07-27-2016, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddybro

Thanks guys! Gonna powder coat them!

IMO they look amazing. Powder coated mine a year ago and blacked out all the chrome. I think it looks great.

tec333 · 07-27-2016, 07:58 AM

Depends what new wheels you are getting.

I did see 343's powder coated bronze on a black car and it looked very nice!

343 is a a sweet looking wheel, I'm also stuck between keeping them or getting new wheels.

HXS · 07-27-2016, 12:21 PM

I hate the murdered out look so I would leave them silver. Get new wheels and sell the OEMs.

13M5F10 · 07-27-2016, 01:03 PM

Mine are for sale - I'd be willing to take 343Ms plus cash

LI-M5 · 07-28-2016, 01:02 PM

here's my answer

Eddybro · 07-28-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LI-M5

here's my answer

Looks great!

LI-M5 · 07-28-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddybro

Looks great!

thank buddy!

tec333 · 07-28-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LI-M5

thank buddy!

is that the stock rear trunk spoiler?

net7 · 07-30-2016, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LI-M5

here's my answer

What did color/sheen did you ask for?

I was also looking to powder coat mine in Satin Black if possible.

Also, does anyone know of any decent shops that would do a good job around the Ohio area (Cleveland specifically) ?

PREDATOR 007 · 07-30-2016, 07:05 AM

Here's mine....

Eddybro · 08-06-2016, 11:07 AM

Just completed the powder coat and full blackout... I'm super impressed with it. Thanks for the advice gents.

13M5F10 · 08-06-2016, 11:58 AM

Man that looks clean. The blue brakes really pop now!! Congrats and happy we could help

ARC550 · 08-06-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 13M5F10

Mine are for sale - I'd be willing to take 343Ms plus cash

I'll trade + cash lol I have Two sets mint condition stock color and one powder coated Gloss black 343 20s off M6

MCarsFan · 08-07-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddybro

Just completed the powder coat and full blackout... I'm super impressed with it. Thanks for the advice gents.

Looks fantastic.

hypnotik126 · 08-14-2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddybro

Just completed the powder coat and full blackout... I'm super impressed with it. Thanks for the advice gents.

mind if i ask where you got the powdercoating done? I'm looking to do the same and I'm also in LA.

07-26-2016, 10:22 AM	#1
Eddybro Captain 553 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Melbourne e90 and SG e92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Powder coat stock 343M or new wheels? Stuck between choosing to powder coat my stock 20 inch 343M wheels all gloss black vs buying new 20inch wheels. I love the look and concave on the stock wheels. My car is all black and I have blacked out everything, including all the chrome trim. What do you guys think? Anyone powder coated the 343M wheels gloss black ? Attached Images __________________ Previous - '11 E90 M3 6MT Stripper Full Cloth Current- GT3RS,MR e90 and SG E92 Comp
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Do it bro ... The 343Ms are beautiful forged wheels. They are extremely light weight compared to most after markets. I've had three different sets of wheels and 343Ms are still my favorite and have less headache dealing with aftermarket issues. Attached Images __________________ * SOLD * 2013 BMW M5 \| Space Grey \| MSR Stage 3 Tune \| Catless Downpipes \| MSR Intake and Charge Pipes \| MSR Exhaust (Prototype) \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| RW Carbon Front Lip \| RW Carbon Trunk Spoiler\| Vorsteiner VS-310 Forged Wheels \| Escort 9500CI w/Laser Jammers
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Just realized I posted the wrong picture. Also, my wheels were dirty in the above pictures. Attached Images __________________ * SOLD * 2013 BMW M5 \| Space Grey \| MSR Stage 3 Tune \| Catless Downpipes \| MSR Intake and Charge Pipes \| MSR Exhaust (Prototype) \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| RW Carbon Front Lip \| RW Carbon Trunk Spoiler\| Vorsteiner VS-310 Forged Wheels \| Escort 9500CI w/Laser Jammers
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07-26-2016, 11:52 AM	#4
momos750 Captain 143 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2015 M5, 2011 750Li Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	It's a no brainer. Powder coat them. You can get it done for under 100 per wheel + dismount, remounting, and balancing. Make sure they use the black wheel weights when rebalancing, they don't stand out like the silver weights. __________________ 2015 M5 - Singapore Grey Metallic - Silverstone Full Merino Interior - Executive Pack - Drivers Assist Pack -Comp Pack -
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07-26-2016, 11:56 AM	#5
apsuard Captain 195 Rep 612 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I also love the 343m wheels. Prior owner had them powder coated in gloss black. I will snap a few pictures for you. I use the 343m for the winter months and my HREs for the other months. Best of both worlds.
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momos750 Captain 143 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2015 M5, 2011 750Li Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	343M's Attached Images __________________ 2015 M5 - Singapore Grey Metallic - Silverstone Full Merino Interior - Executive Pack - Drivers Assist Pack -Comp Pack -
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Eddybro Captain 553 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Melbourne e90 and SG e92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Gonna powder coat them! __________________ Previous - '11 E90 M3 6MT Stripper Full Cloth Current- GT3RS,MR e90 and SG E92 Comp
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07-27-2016, 07:58 AM	#9
tec333 Private First Class 89 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Depends what new wheels you are getting. I did see 343's powder coated bronze on a black car and it looked very nice! 343 is a a sweet looking wheel, I'm also stuck between keeping them or getting new wheels.
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HXS Licensed Drug Dealer 742 Rep 2,269 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	I hate the murdered out look so I would leave them silver. Get new wheels and sell the OEMs.
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Mine are for sale - I'd be willing to take 343Ms plus cash Attached Images __________________ * SOLD * 2013 BMW M5 \| Space Grey \| MSR Stage 3 Tune \| Catless Downpipes \| MSR Intake and Charge Pipes \| MSR Exhaust (Prototype) \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| RW Carbon Front Lip \| RW Carbon Trunk Spoiler\| Vorsteiner VS-310 Forged Wheels \| Escort 9500CI w/Laser Jammers
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Eddybro Captain 553 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Melbourne e90 and SG e92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Just completed the powder coat and full blackout... I'm super impressed with it. Thanks for the advice gents. Attached Images __________________ Previous - '11 E90 M3 6MT Stripper Full Cloth Current- GT3RS,MR e90 and SG E92 Comp
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Man that looks clean. The blue brakes really pop now!! Congrats and happy we could help __________________ * SOLD * 2013 BMW M5 \| Space Grey \| MSR Stage 3 Tune \| Catless Downpipes \| MSR Intake and Charge Pipes \| MSR Exhaust (Prototype) \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| RW Carbon Front Lip \| RW Carbon Trunk Spoiler\| Vorsteiner VS-310 Forged Wheels \| Escort 9500CI w/Laser Jammers
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