[bmwdrive]

I have heard that the Bi-color wheels are a pain to keep clean. I personally like them, but they won't look great if they constantly look filthy. Are the forged black wheels any better in this regard?

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by danf72

I have heard that the Bi-color wheels are a pain to keep clean. I personally like them, but they won't look great if they constantly look filthy. Are the forged black wheels any better in this regard?

You referring to the 788s? Beautiful wheels, but any wheel will look filthy coated after a day or two on the M2. So while a black forged may be better, but it'll be brake dust rust color after a bit.

[bmwdrive]

Yes. The 788 stock wheels that you can choose from. I guess I will go with the bi-color ones instead of forged black. Although both look great with HS.

[mikeyymonster]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

You referring to the 788s? Beautiful wheels, but any wheel will look filthy coated after a day or two on the M2. So while a black forged may be better, but it'll be brake dust rust color after a bit.

After a bit = 2 days lol

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by danf72

Yes. The 788 stock wheels that you can choose from. I guess I will go with the bi-color ones instead of forged black. Although both look great with HS.

Even the ones they call forged black are bi color IMO. The spokes are more gunmetal, while the wheel wells are black. I too think they are the ones to go with. But ultimately any one will look equally dirty and hard to clean. I now have 3 tools/brushes to clean the 788s, and yet I can't get behind all the spokes.

[selkies]

BMW brake pads are notorious for tons of brake dust. After each cleaning, I spray my 788s with brake dust repellent. It helps keep them stay cleaner for longer. There are also some people who ceramic coat their wheels and that might be another option.

[Gizmo 335i]

I switched to 763m wheels. They were easy to clean even when I had the stock brakes. With Hawk ceramics there’s so much less to clean so it’s really easy now.

[Manny01]

Ceramic and the proper wheel cleaner is the way to go. Night and day difference when cleaning the wheels. DO IT!!!

[keylime503]

My new M2 is currently at the shop getting ceramic coated. I paid a little extra to get the faces/spokes of the wheels ceramic coated as well. Hopefully that helps with cleaning them!

[redgs4]

It's not just the color, the 788's have so many nooks and crannies they are hard to keep clean. I'm not sure how much even ceramic coating will help. I only washed the 788's a couple of times before I swore I was going to get something easier to clean.

[Sublime00]

Fuck it, keep 'em dirty.

[SilverScotty]

I spent quite a bit of time and effort ceramic coating mine with C5 and I don't think it has helped that much. Still need a wheel whoolie, wheel brush and micro fiber mit to get them, to where they look great. And Then, they only look good for about 50 miles. I'm starting to give up a bit. Every wash involves more time on the wheels than the rest of the car any more. I like the 788s a lot but I think I counted about 65 surfaces to clean PER WHEEL with every wash. I'm getting 763s as soon as I can afford them.

I Will say that the ceramic coating on the brake caliper has helped though. A quick brushing keeps them looking good.

[mikeyymonster]

I've been trying to wash my car frequently, but this is definitely a game I cannot win. Might have to try some Brembo ceramics, but I kinda like the brake feel of oem pads.

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by SilverScotty

I spent quite a bit of time and effort ceramic coating mine with C5 and I don't think it has helped that much. Still need a wheel whoolie, wheel brush and micro fiber mit to get them, to where they look great. And Then, they only look good for about 50 miles. I'm starting to give up a bit. Every wash involves more time on the wheels than the rest of the car any more. I like the 788s a lot but I think I counted about 65 surfaces to clean PER WHEEL with every wash. I'm getting 763s as soon as I can afford them.

I Will say that the ceramic coating on the brake caliper has helped though. A quick brushing keeps them looking good.

Yeah I'm seriously considering making my winter 437s the summer set and moving the 788s to winter. I really like the 788s but they are hard to clean. And I agree, not sure coating will help. I've coated my 437s and will try and coat the 788s in the spring.

[F87 S55]

Originally Posted by mikeyymonster

I've been trying to wash my car frequently, but this is definitely a game I cannot win. Might have to try some Brembo ceramics, but I kinda like the brake feel of oem pads.

Would you mind terribly sharing the part numbers of the Brembo Ceramic pads for the M2C you mention?

I have researched and found that Hawk has a Ceramic pad solution as well. The front part number is HB828Z.760 and the rear is HB193Z.670.

Thanks in Advance.

[Gizmo 335i]

Originally Posted by mikeyymonster

I've been trying to wash my car frequently, but this is definitely a game I cannot win. Might have to try some Brembo ceramics, but I kinda like the brake feel of oem pads.

I prefer the feel of the Hawks. Equal stopping power without the jerky bite at slow speeds.

[mikeyymonster]

Originally Posted by F87 S55

Would you mind terribly sharing the part numbers of the Brembo Ceramic pads for the M2C you mention?

I have researched and found that Hawk has a Ceramic pad solution as well. The front part number is HB828Z.760 and the rear is HB193Z.670.

Thanks in Advance.

Apologies I meant to say hawk not brembos.

[akkando]

akebono makes a ceramic pad for my other car that cuts down brake dust, not sure if they make one for the larger m2c brakes.

[mikeyymonster]

Originally Posted by akkando

akebono makes a ceramic pad for my other car that cuts down brake dust, not sure if they make one for the larger m2c brakes.

They do not for the 2NH. I reached out to them and they said they don't anticipate releasing one anytime soon with covid and all.

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by akkando

akebono makes a ceramic pad for my other car that cuts down brake dust, not sure if they make one for the larger m2c brakes.

I have them on my F10, and barely any brake dust. And they dont squeal

[robertm]

I spend a good 20 min every weekend cleaning my 763m wheels. I can't imagine what a pain in the arse the 788s must be. I'd be looking at ceramic coat and lower dust pads.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Gizmo 335i

I prefer the feel of the Hawks. Equal stopping power without the jerky bite at slow speeds.

Interesting, I've had a lot of people discourage me from getting ceramic pads saying that they won't stop the car as well.

Ended up keeping the stock pads and powdercoating the wheels bronze. Hoping that a by-product of that mod will be less visible dust, lol.