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      06-19-2020, 10:30 AM   #45
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I believe the center caps will be color-matched in satin bronze, but I'm not 100% sure. Truthfully, I didn't even ask. My "hope" is that I'll be able to re-install my floating centercaps. If not, I'll likely start searching for a BMW set that fits "whatever" size hole the wheels come with. I've never been a big fan of various "branding" of aftermarket parts on my car. We'll see what happens. It'll probably be a mystery until they arrive.

Regarding the "size".... I actually don't like the look of the OEM 22s. IMO, they don't look "deep" enough, as they have almost no... "concavity" (Is that a word? Lol). IMO, because they are taller, with a lower profile tire, it actually gives the illusion that they are "thinner" than my 21s. I know they aren't, but they "look" that way to me. My thought, is that I couldn't justify the price, unless I went "all out" with wheels that were wider than what came stock. A few extra lbs? Ehh... I probably will barely notice it, if at all.
I agree, the deep dish profile looks way better.
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      06-20-2020, 04:04 AM   #46
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I agree, the deep dish profile looks way better.
Deep, concave wheels.... and "busy, complex" wheels.

I've seen hundreds of pictures of X5s with minimal-spoke wheels, or "thin" spokes wheels. Lots of empty space.... and the car just looks "top heavy" to me. I think wheels with smaller gaps and more material, just look better on an X5.

Here's the difference I mean. The thinner spoked wheels just don't look right IMO.
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I honestly think both would look really good. But me personally I would go with the satin bronze because I prefer my wheel colors a little more subtle.
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I honestly think both would look really good. But me personally I would go with the satin bronze because I prefer my wheel colors a little more subtle.
Thanks!

Yea..... I did end up buying the satin bronze set. I really do like the gold.... was just afraid it would end up being a bit too "blingy".

6-8 week lead time..... plus shipping time. It'll probably be a couple months at least, before I see them.
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I honestly think both would look really good. But me personally I would go with the satin bronze because I prefer my wheel colors a little more subtle.
Thanks!

Yea..... I did end up buying the satin bronze set. I really do like the gold.... was just afraid it would end up being a bit too "blingy".

6-8 week lead time..... plus shipping time. It'll probably be a couple months at least, before I see them.
I'm excited to see them on. Keep us updated!
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Thanks!

Yea..... I did end up buying the satin bronze set. I really do like the gold.... was just afraid it would end up being a bit too "blingy".

6-8 week lead time..... plus shipping time. It'll probably be a couple months at least, before I see them.
Just got my notification that my wheels are in. Should have them next week and i ended up going with Gold. Satin Bronze didn't sit well with me since i have a White X5.
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