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818m Bi-color 22 81.48%
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      07-08-2024, 12:35 PM   #1
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Hi all,

my X5MC order is in - MBB, Black interior, and 818 bi-color with red calipers.

I am still in edit mode pre-150 status and of course as I pine away waiting, I've been searching pictures of the MBB with both the black and bi-color 818m wheels. Both look pretty solid, so am a little torn.

My instinct is some contrast is good (anthracite is the perfect color on the MBB IMO) so I went with the bi-color. But the MBB is still light enough black could work.

Would love thoughts from those with either set-up . Always hard buying without seeing first....BTW, I'd buy either off the lot.
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      07-08-2024, 12:59 PM   #2
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Sorry, I am not a big fan of black glossy finish in wheels at all.
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      07-08-2024, 01:09 PM   #3
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As above. Need some contrast in the wheels for the detail to show.
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I vote bi color. I had black wheels on my 2019 DG. I loved the look and agree that the black would look good with the MBB but they black wheels are a bitch. Any little mark on the wheels shows up big time. I'm not that girl - I rarely get curb rash but I had chips and they looked terrible. I had to have them done a few times.
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I vote bi color. I had black wheels on my 2019 DG. I loved the look and agree that the black would look good with the MBB but they black wheels are a bitch. Any little mark on the wheels shows up big time. I'm not that girl - I rarely get curb rash but I had chips and they looked terrible. I had to have them done a few times.
Good point ! thank you...!

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As above. Need some contrast in the wheels for the detail to show.
This is my gut (why I ordered the bi-color), which I should listen to! Just like, buy the full M the first time
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Good point ! thank you...!



This is my gut (why I ordered the bi-color), which I should listen to! Just like, buy the full M the first time
BTW, I have the bi-color 818s on my MBB X6M. Good choice.
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When I ordered my 2021 X5MC, there was only the 818 and 809 bi color wheels offered from BMW.
I am glad the 818's were bi color only back then. As it is the black sections show any light scratches. I can only imagine the gloss black wheels would be a nightmare to keep looking good.
Besides, all black wheels are all played out. Everyone offers them because they are cheaper to produce in one color.

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      07-08-2024, 02:25 PM   #8
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I had the 809s on both my DG and TBII - they were very nice, but I really wanted the 818m which weren't available either.

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Wheels should ALWAYS pop imo. Bi-color for me
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Bi-color 818 on my 2025 sapphire black x5mc-- good contrast and better appearance than all black with brake dust
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These are my BC Forged can't discount silver on MBB! But I would do bicolor if those are the two options.

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Circling back to help others making decisions. Bicolor for the win on MBB. 818 in my case. The red calipers work brilliantly, a subtle dose of color showcasing the beautiful calipers.

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^ I always liked them wheels...
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They look even better in person too.
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