Singapore Gray with Black 343M Wheels need opinion

jwillson80 · 03-06-2014, 02:28 PM

Hello All,

I am thinking of pulling the trigger on a new M5. I am struggling with the color selection. My first choice is Alpine White but due the fact we just purchased a new White SUV I really want to choose a different color. I definitely want to get the black 343M wheels but not sure what color to get with those wheels. I am leaning towards Singapore Gray because its different but I am concerned it will not look good with the black 343 wheels. I have not seen Singapore Gray in person so was wondering if anyone has seen Singapore gray with the black 343 wheels and was wondering how this combo looks. I am going for a very aggressive look.

BTW- Space Gray would be my second choice

drbru · 03-06-2014, 02:37 PM

change the colour of the wheels to suit the colour of the car, not the other way around.....

Nevertheless, if you want dark wheels my first choice would be space gray...I don't think singapore grey does the m5 any favours but thats just my opinion

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jwillson80

Hello All,

I am thinking of pulling the trigger on a new M5. I am struggling with the color selection. My first choice is Alpine White but due the fact we just purchased a new White SUV I really want to choose a different color. I definitely want to get the black 343M wheels but not sure what color to get with those wheels. I am leaning towards Singapore Gray because its different but I am concerned it will not look good with the black 343 wheels. I have not seen Singapore Gray in person so was wondering if anyone has seen Singapore gray with the black 343 wheels and was wondering how this combo looks. I am going for a very aggressive look.

BTW- Space Gray would be my second choice

I've got Singapore Grey with Gloss black 343 wheels. A few pics of my car. I've had Space Grey in my previous BMW and loved it. I choose the Singapore grey as it has a different color to it in different lighting, which I like.

Tom C · 03-06-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by patb23

I've got Singapore Grey with Gloss black 343 wheels. A few pics of my car. I've had Space Grey in my previous BMW and loved it. I choose the Singapore grey as it has a different color to it in different lighting, which I like.

Looks great! Now I have to do my wheels in gloss black!

jwillson80 · 03-06-2014, 03:03 PM

I think the Gloss Black 343's look pretty good on Singapore Gray. Can you order the 343's in Gloss from the factory? The black 343's I have seen look more satin or flat black.

dmk08 · 03-06-2014, 03:05 PM

I think SG looks much better on silver 343 but I don't think it looks 'bad'.

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jwillson80

I think the Gloss Black 343's look pretty good on Singapore Gray. Can you order the 343's in Gloss from the factory? The black 343's I have seen look more satin or flat black.

I think from factory its a satin finish. My dealer got mine powder coated a high gloss black. The wheels also match the grilles and rear badge that I got from IND (which are also gloss black).

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 03:08 PM

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I think SG looks much better on silver 343 but I don't think it looks 'bad'.

The silver 343 wheels do look good on the Singapore Grey color, but the wheels in black just change the look a bit. Seems more aggressive looking to me.

jwillson80 · 03-06-2014, 03:10 PM

Anyone have a pic of Singapore Gray with the standard satin/flat black 343 wheels? Just curious.

dmk08 · 03-06-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by patb23

The silver 343 wheels do look good on the Singapore Grey color, but the wheels in black just change the look a bit. Seems more aggressive looking to me.

I agree it's definitely more aggressive. Probably looks real good w/ the black leather. I like the silver w/ SO looks real classy.

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jwillson80

Anyone have a pic of Singapore Gray with the standard satin/flat black 343 wheels? Just curious.

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...t=black+wheels

jwillson80 · 03-06-2014, 03:22 PM

Awesome thanks! I think I figured the combo I am going with -

Singapore Gray
Black 343 Wheels
Sakhir Orange Interior

Just want something a little different that stands out a bit.

dmk08 · 03-06-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jwillson80

Awesome thanks! I think I figured the combo I am going with -

Singapore Gray
Black 343 Wheels
Sakhir Orange Interior

Just want something a little different that stands out a bit.

That's going to be an awesome build man congrats. Identical to the one I'm working except for I went silver 343.

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jwillson80

Awesome thanks! I think I figured the combo I am going with -

Singapore Gray
Black 343 Wheels
Sakhir Orange Interior

Just want something a little different that stands out a bit.

Gonna be a great color combo.

I almost went with the Sakhir Orange interior but it was just too flashy for me.

jwillson80 · 03-06-2014, 04:36 PM

I figured also adding the Piano Black trim to the Sakhir Orange would really set the interior off.

dmk08 · 03-06-2014, 04:45 PM

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I figured also adding the Piano Black trim to the Sakhir Orange would really set the interior off.

i have the piano black trim box clicked too. You have me rethinking silver wheels. The aggressive look is nice.

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 05:03 PM

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I figured also adding the Piano Black trim to the Sakhir Orange would really set the interior off.

I wanted the Piano Black, but heard too many people saying it scratches easily. so just went with the anthracite wood.

jwillson80 · 03-06-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

i have the piano black trim box clicked too. You have me rethinking silver wheels. The aggressive look is nice.

I have had silver wheels with every car. I just think its time to mix up with something new.

patb23 · 03-06-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jwillson80

I have had silver wheels with every car. I just think its time to mix up with something new.

I say do it!

Bokke · 03-06-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by patb23

I wanted the Piano Black, but heard too many people saying it scratches easily. so just went with the anthracite wood.

One of the biggest myths on the board!! Had PB in my M3 for 3 years and not a scratch, my M5 for 14 months nothing!!! Best looking trim!!!

GratefulM5 · 03-06-2014, 11:11 PM

Beautiful choice... But I'm a little biased (SG, SO, anthracite, silver 343s).

The trim holds up great and is still classy, I like the aluminum sporty look, but it personally just felt a little cold to me. But that's why we have choices and mods- to get it just the way we like it! That's the only opinion that matters ( & my wife's of course

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kimchi///kush · 03-14-2014, 09:28 PM

So glad I found this thread. Might pick up a SG M5 tomorrow, and have the option to trade out the regular polished wheels for black. I've always stayed away from black wheels, but I'm thinking it might be a fun change. Will probably looks for some other wheels down the road anyway. The silver wheels do look sharp with SG though. Decisions decisions...

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jwillson80 Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2014 650 GC XDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 550ix [0.00]	I think the Gloss Black 343's look pretty good on Singapore Gray. Can you order the 343's in Gloss from the factory? The black 343's I have seen look more satin or flat black.
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jwillson80 Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2014 650 GC XDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 550ix [0.00]	Anyone have a pic of Singapore Gray with the standard satin/flat black 343 wheels? Just curious.
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jwillson80 Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2014 650 GC XDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 550ix [0.00]	Awesome thanks! I think I figured the combo I am going with - Singapore Gray Black 343 Wheels Sakhir Orange Interior Just want something a little different that stands out a bit.
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jwillson80 Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2014 650 GC XDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 550ix [0.00]	I figured also adding the Piano Black trim to the Sakhir Orange would really set the interior off.
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GratefulM5 Living the Dream 36 Rep 69 Posts Drives: '19 M850i Convertible, '19 X5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dallas/FortWorth, TX iTrader: (0)	Beautiful choice... But I'm a little biased (SG, SO, anthracite, silver 343s). The trim holds up great and is still classy, I like the aluminum sporty look, but it personally just felt a little cold to me. But that's why we have choices and mods- to get it just the way we like it! That's the only opinion that matters ( & my wife's of course ) __________________ Heaven is where the police are British, the chefs are Italian, the mechanics are German, the Lovers are french and it is all organized by the Swiss. Hell is where the police are German, the chefs are British, the mechanics are French, the lovers are Swiss, and it is all organized by the Italians.
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kimchi///kush Private 15 Rep 89 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	So glad I found this thread. Might pick up a SG M5 tomorrow, and have the option to trade out the regular polished wheels for black. I've always stayed away from black wheels, but I'm thinking it might be a fun change. Will probably looks for some other wheels down the road anyway. The silver wheels do look sharp with SG though. Decisions decisions...
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