20" black gloss 491: opinions?

[e92m3_f15x5]

Ordered my sapphire black with 20" black rims.

I have not heard many people who went with this option. Just wondering if anyone has pics of them, or should I have gotten the silver 20"

[NoPII]

Originally Posted by e92m3_f15x5

Ordered my sapphire black with 20" black rims.

I have not heard many people who went with this option. Just wondering if anyone has pics of them, or should I have gotten the silver 20"

They're not an option in the US market.... can't speak for elsewhere.

Considering these as winter rims tho - put some pictures up when you get them!

[e92m3_f15x5]

Originally Posted by alistairg

They're not an option in the US market.... can't speak for elsewhere.

Considering these as winter rims tho - put some pictures up when you get them!

No wonder why I hardly see any posts about them.

Here's how my build looks.

[Blackbreath]

When I began speccing my 50i I wanted the black rims but they are not available from the USA site builder, but they did have them as accessories for a lot of $$$. So I decided to just get the standard 20" Ms that come with the M Sport line.

[barcelona]

21" Double Spoke 215 Black High Gloss

[barcelona]

[Blackbreath]

my neighbor has those 215s on his X6, Barcelona. They look cool. I prefer the 491s, but I don't like that the front are 19" and the back 20", I would definitely prefer a 21" option in the 491 style. But now I really want the 21" 310 M wheels which will require me to find a small buried treasure.

[e92m3_f15x5]

Originally Posted by Blackbreath

my neighbor has those 215s on his X6, Barcelona. They look cool. I prefer the 491s, but I don't like that the front are 19" and the back 20", I would definitely prefer a 21" option in the 491 style. But now I really want the 21" 320 M wheels which will require me to find a small buried treasure.

I think the 491s are 20" F and R on the Canadian build website.

[Blackbreath]

Gotcha, on the usa accessories page for the 491s it is Pirelli Scorpion Ice+Snow r-f. Front: 275/40R20 106V. Rim Size 9x19. Rear: 315/35R20 110V. Rim Size 11x20.

[coconut780]

The 491s are pretty cool. Ive seen them on a space gray 50i and they looked really good. I wanted to get get a set for my second set of wheels but apparently the winter package that they show on the BMW USA site isn't actually available in the USA or Canada and they wanted too much for them for wheels only. I decided to order a set of gloss black 21s from a third party in the end and will pit winters on my stock msport 20s

[patrobX5]

Originally Posted by coconut780

I decided to order a set of gloss black 21s from a third party in the end and will pit winters on my stock msport 20s

Which 21" wheels did you get? And how much did you pay if you want to share

[Blackbreath]

Originally Posted by coconut780

The 491s are pretty cool. Ive seen them on a space gray 50i and they looked really good. I wanted to get get a set for my second set of wheels but apparently the winter package that they show on the BMW USA site isn't actually available in the USA or Canada and they wanted too much for them for wheels only. I decided to order a set of gloss black 21s from a third party in the end and will pit winters on my stock msport 20s

3rd party is looking very attractive vs. the insane prices BWM is asking for the 21" selections. 6k for wheels is just, ouch.

[sirajkas]

That looks nice.. I would have ordered black rims if I had a option. I ordered black saphire too. What interior did u go with?

[coconut780]

Ordered a set of forged 21s from Velos Designwerks. The solo V. They had a really good black Friday special that I couldn't say no to! They are expensive but all forged wheels are.
http://velosdesignwerks.com/wheel-co...-wheels-solo-v

[patrobX5]

^ I guess we'll be seeing some pics in the spring

[e92m3_f15x5]

Originally Posted by sirajkas

That looks nice.. I would have ordered black rims if I had a option. I ordered black saphire too. What interior did u go with?

mocha + aluminum trim. Didn't see either of these at the dealership I'm just going by people's pictures.

[sirajkas]

I ordered black Dakota but might switched to mocha or ivory white with black. My car goes in prod in feb so plenty of time to decide.

[Blackbreath]

Originally Posted by coconut780

Ordered a set of forged 21s from Velos Designwerks. The solo V. They had a really good black Friday special that I couldn't say no to! They are expensive but all forged wheels are.
http://velosdesignwerks.com/wheel-co...-wheels-solo-v

Those look great in black on the x5M they tuned in their gallery. They are in Miami, I should go check them out once I get my 50i.

[kip1]

Hi ALL!

I ordered a grey M50d with the M468 rims for the summer and 491 black rims for the winter based on these pics:





And this, :



I have to comment that posting pics is a bitch here... resize this, resize that, delete address...

[barcelona]

Originally Posted by Blackbreath

Gotcha, on the usa accessories page for the 491s it is Pirelli Scorpion Ice+Snow r-f. Front: 275/40R20 106V. Rim Size 9x19. Rear: 315/35R20 110V. Rim Size 11x20.

As mentioned by e92m3f15x5 they are 20"
Also, the Can price guide 10-21-13 state:
F: 20X10.0 275/40 R20
R 20X11.0 315/35 R20

The option 491 for the VIN/build, should have same configuration both US & Canada. I think one is wrong, if so, probably the US one ( odd to have F & R different).

[e92m3_f15x5]

Does anyone know what "Mixed tires" mean? Does it mean I have All Seasons tires from various brands? Or summer performance from various brands?

Check out the options in my attachment for style 491, which is different from style 451 perf RFT.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by e92m3_f15x5

Does anyone know what "Mixed tires" mean? Does it mean I have All Seasons tires from various brands? Or summer performance from various brands?

Check out the options in my attachment for style 491, which is different from style 451 perf RFT.

Mixed means front size is different than rear tires (front smaller, rear wider/lower).