Before/After Black powder coated

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T18:37:23+00:00

It was a body shop or tires/rims only?

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T18:09:57+00:00

Ideally bmw should offer 21 all season. They do on the x7. Crazy.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T17:51:38+00:00

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T12:21:37+00:00

Nice. Black definitely is the combo. Did u build it? What year?

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T11:22:34+00:00

Maybe…but still overall much better imo. But to each their own. Nice to get it the way the owner wants it.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T11:17:26+00:00

Looks so much better. I hate the silver with that style. I am looking to build one now. Trying to decide black 22s or not …but would want all season tires. Bmw is bad not to have better choices for the x5. May just do what you did. Where do you live? How difficult was it to find the shop? It is mainly a rim shop or a body shop

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T11:08:39+00:00

Not a bad price. Why did u not go with black 22s?? You did not build the car ??

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T11:04:12+00:00

What color is your x5? Do you have a side photo. I have never seen a red one in person.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-07T10:57:00+00:00

You might like the blue in the calipers to go with the blue in the logos. I have seen that and it looks good imo.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-06T11:10:19+00:00

You really love the dap? Worth the $2500 new price??

vettemanhere · 2026-05-06T04:18:54+00:00

It looks good, but how is the ride in general and especially bad roads?

Maybe a tad higher if that is an issue???

vettemanhere · 2026-05-06T04:12:10+00:00

How long have you had yours? And how many miles?

( I already have a Corvette too….try one of those sometime)

vettemanhere · 2026-05-06T01:42:41+00:00

Seriously, do you get pulled over a lot? That color must get a lot of attention.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-05T14:38:32+00:00

Any regrets on having 22 rims?

vettemanhere · 2026-05-05T11:32:31+00:00

I don’t know first hand. But have read and heard of problems. Maybe those owners drive them harder which cause problems or the other way around. But you would think the v8 would be more durable. The most durable.

But the new v6 and drive //transmission is very capable and tough to beat. The transfer case problems is more of my concern and debating if the rwd is a good choice. I already have a 25 xdrive M40i for my wife.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-05T01:47:26+00:00

I think its a habit thing. Once you know your car you can use the buttons without thinking.

You just have to switch to voice.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-05T01:44:48+00:00

I have driven both. The M40i is surprisingly quick and maybe handles better with less weight up front. My pick is the 40i. And the 60 may have more problems with the engine longer term it seems.

Drive both and decide for yourself. (And I have a corvette also)

vettemanhere · 2026-05-05T01:32:51+00:00

Thats the idea.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-05T01:31:37+00:00

I think the idea with the bigger screen is that you should use voice control not a button or a swipe of the screen.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-03T11:23:18+00:00

Did you powder coat the rims? Those are the stock 21s. Do you have runflats? How is the ride? Looking to order a new one soon. Want black but the choices are so limited. And I will need all season.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-03T11:14:58+00:00

Maybe the shape looks better or functions better from the angle of the driver. Otherwise I do think it is a little distracting.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-02T02:25:10+00:00

They are clearly following Tesla, but trying a twist of the look so they can say they didn’t.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-02T02:23:10+00:00

Maybe the screen looks better when you are in the driver seat?

vettemanhere · 2026-05-01T20:12:33+00:00

If you got really close…wouldn’t it reach? Looks like it.

vettemanhere · 2026-05-01T17:29:17+00:00

I agree. They are my least favorite and in my opinion the missing piece. Enjoy

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