Poeple with gloss black wheels, how is the finish holding up?

originalgoods13 · 03-12-2018, 02:55 PM

I am in the market for gloss black wheels, mainly the BMW Cold Weather Package Style 491 with Pirelli Ice Snows.

I know that rocks, pebbles, and winter does not like staggered or concave wheels. The Style 491 is plenty staggered and with its gloss black finish I am not sure if this is a good investment overall.

Anyone have experience with 491's or 469's or any OEM gloss black wheels durability against daily driving use? Thanks!

kanvas · 03-13-2018, 02:36 AM

I have the 491s and they're holding up pretty well. No signs of wear/damange other than curb rashes.

DataGeek · 03-13-2018, 08:36 PM

I have 469s and they are great. Just stay away from curbs...

redline9001 · 03-13-2018, 10:18 PM

Why does winter not like concave wheels? I run dark winter wheels cause it’s winter and I don’t really care what they look like. Very hard to keep any wheel clean in Calgary winters. I don’t have issues with the finish.

CeeTeeX5 · 03-13-2018, 10:24 PM

My 469s are holding up great so far. No rock chips at all.

tnikolov · 03-14-2018, 07:47 AM

469 here, mine are holding great so far

originalgoods13 · 03-14-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

Why does winter not like concave wheels? I run dark winter wheels cause it’s winter and I don’t really care what they look like. Very hard to keep any wheel clean in Calgary winters. I don’t have issues with the finish.

My friend has an S5 with those turbine style wheels and his rear wheel is pelted with rock chips so I would assume the rear wheels will get its share of chips and blemishes from daily driving.

Wrighterjw10 · 03-16-2018, 08:46 AM

Car is less than 3 months old. 2 rock chips in my wheel. i'm pissed. NOT CURB RASH, actual chips in the coating from rocks.

doubt warranty would cover, but its all on the same wheel too. All other wheels are fine.

iconoclast · 03-16-2018, 09:29 AM

i have to imagine gloss black wheels would look like they were washed with brillo pads if you use an automated car wash and the brushes clean the wheels. if at all possible in your area have the wheels coated and protected to mitigate swirls and scratches.

CeeTeeX5 · 03-16-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

i have to imagine gloss black wheels would look like they were washed with brillo pads if you use an automated car wash and the brushes clean the wheels. if at all possible in your area have the wheels coated and protected to mitigate swirls and scratches.

Yah, they'll take a beating in automatic washes. I had a set of gloss black wheels on my JGC that I ran through automatic washes all the time. They definitely took a beating from the brushes but were surprisingly revived pretty easily with a hand polish once a year. I should have just had them coated but really didn't care too much about those wheels.

OP, I'm assuming they are winter wheels only? If so, what's the major concern if they get dinged up a little? Over time it's going to happen with any wheels. The nice thing about black wheels though is a touch up pen does a really good job of filling in any chips and isn't noticeable from a couple feet away.

Bodie217 · 03-16-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

i have to imagine gloss black wheels would look like they were washed with brillo pads if you use an automated car wash and the brushes clean the wheels. if at all possible in your area have the wheels coated and protected to mitigate swirls and scratches.

I hope no one on a BMW enthusiast forum takes their car through an automatic brush wash

iconoclast · 03-16-2018, 11:08 AM

I do from time to time in winter because there is more damage to be had from leaving salt and grime on it than an automated tunnel wash will create.

LocksmithNick · 03-16-2018, 11:29 AM

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I hope no one on a BMW enthusiast forum takes their car through an automatic brush wash

I do. About once a week.

Kzang · 03-16-2018, 12:16 PM

Yikes....

neverdone · 03-17-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

Why does winter not like concave wheels? I run dark winter wheels cause it’s winter and I don’t really care what they look like. Very hard to keep any wheel clean in Calgary winters. I don’t have issues with the finish.

Whhhaaa another Calgary guy?! Hey buddy!

I have the 491s and other than the previous owner curbing them a bit, they still look great.

I'm hoping in the spring, I can get BMW to refinish my wheels under the wheel and tire warranty I bought ...

redline9001 · 03-18-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by neverdone

Whhhaaa another Calgary guy?! Hey buddy!

I have the 491s and other than the previous owner curbing them a bit, they still look great.

I'm hoping in the spring, I can get BMW to refinish my wheels under the wheel and tire warranty I bought ...

That will be interesting to see what they do with that warranty. I think it is a money grab on the dealers part. I run 18” bmw winters on the x5 that are silver they have held up well over two winters.

I have black winter rims on my truck that I don’t have any issues with the finish.

But there are a lot of Calgary m owners on Bimmerpost.

Hashtag · 03-18-2018, 05:42 PM

Does BMW actually powder coat the rims black or it's just painted?

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originalgoods13 Captain 290 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Poeple with gloss black wheels, how is the finish holding up? I am in the market for gloss black wheels, mainly the BMW Cold Weather Package Style 491 with Pirelli Ice Snows. I know that rocks, pebbles, and winter does not like staggered or concave wheels. The Style 491 is plenty staggered and with its gloss black finish I am not sure if this is a good investment overall. Anyone have experience with 491's or 469's or any OEM gloss black wheels durability against daily driving use? Thanks!
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kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	I have the 491s and they're holding up pretty well. No signs of wear/damange other than curb rashes. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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redline9001 Captain 223 Rep 979 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F15 X5, G14 F150 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Why does winter not like concave wheels? I run dark winter wheels cause it’s winter and I don’t really care what they look like. Very hard to keep any wheel clean in Calgary winters. I don’t have issues with the finish. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| ESS DCT tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3 \| BE Bearings and BE ARP rod bolts Last edited by redline9001; 03-14-2018 at 03:11 AM..
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Wrighterjw10 Private 43 Rep 90 Posts Drives: F90 M5, G05 M50i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Car is less than 3 months old. 2 rock chips in my wheel. i'm pissed. NOT CURB RASH, actual chips in the coating from rocks. doubt warranty would cover, but its all on the same wheel too. All other wheels are fine.
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