Dark/Black 788 on Long Beach Blue

cb804 · 07-15-2019, 07:55 AM

Does anyone have any real life photos of the black 788 wheels on Long Beach Blue? I've searched everywhere and there are no really good shots. Most of the photos look like dirty bi-colored wheels so I can't find any good shots.

The front of the black wheels are dark gray - is that part shiny or matt finish?

chris719 · 07-15-2019, 10:10 AM

It’s shiny. If it looks matte it’s because of brake dust.

MystroX5 · 07-15-2019, 11:29 AM

They look incredible. The gloss black of the wheels matches the shadowline trim. The face of wheel is a satin black and everything else is high gloss.

A few pics of mine in the sunset.

cb804 · 07-15-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

They look incredible. The gloss black of the wheels matches the shadowline trim. The face of wheel is a satin black and everything else is high gloss.

A few pics of mine in the sunset.

OMG... that looks awesome!!! Thank you for the photos. Looking to find or order a twin to you car.

Jasonoldschool · 07-15-2019, 02:39 PM

Here’s mine when I had 788 wheels

MystroX5 · 07-15-2019, 05:30 PM

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OMG... that looks awesome!!! Thank you for the photos. Looking to find or order a twin to you car.

Do it. The color pops in every light. I went to a local cars n coffee filled with mainly muscle cars and my German M2C was a rock star with so much attention and praise.

cb804 · 07-16-2019, 05:56 PM

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Do it. The color pops in every light. I went to a local cars n coffee filled with mainly muscle cars and my German M2C was a rock star with so much attention and praise.

Nice shot! Any closeups of the wheels?

MystroX5 · 07-16-2019, 08:45 PM

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Nice shot! Any closeups of the wheels?

Not yet. I will soon.

Davil · 07-17-2019, 12:13 AM

Comparison of both wheel finishes.
Such a beautiful wheel. So many "normal" people say how nice it looks which I don't think I've had happen with any other car I have owned.

HFW003 · 07-17-2019, 01:11 AM

I always wanted the silver wheels but I am so glad I got the black ones!

The do look very different in various lighting.

I dark lighting to do look black.

MystroX5 · 07-17-2019, 10:46 AM

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Comparison of both wheel finishes.
Such a beautiful wheel. So many "normal" people say how nice it looks which I don't think I've had happen with any other car I have owned.

That’s a great side by side. It shows the black looking a bit more sinister looking. I think it matches the gloss shadowline trim exactly.

aerokubectl · 07-17-2019, 11:15 AM

Sorry but once you go 763m it's hard to go back. If anyone in SoCal wants a pair of black 788s, hit me up I'll sell them cheap

MystroX5 · 07-17-2019, 11:43 AM

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Sorry but once you go 763m it's hard to go back. If anyone in SoCal wants a pair of black 788s, hit me up I'll sell them cheap

Not a fan of the 763m. Never liked the open V spoke as it appears too open of a design for my taste. I have had a few sets of HRE and BBS over the years and the 763's look like HRE P1's and I have been more of a HRE P2 design fan.
There is no bad BMW M wheel option as both are forged so its all about personal choice.

Historicwc · 03-14-2023, 11:50 AM

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They look incredible. The gloss black of the wheels matches the shadowline trim. The face of wheel is a satin black and everything else is high gloss.

A few pics of mine in the sunset.

I am in PA also and would love to have that same look on the stock wheels. Where did you go?

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cb804 Captain 2351 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 340 xDrive, M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Dark/Black 788 on Long Beach Blue Does anyone have any real life photos of the black 788 wheels on Long Beach Blue? I've searched everywhere and there are no really good shots. Most of the photos look like dirty bi-colored wheels so I can't find any good shots. The front of the black wheels are dark gray - is that part shiny or matt finish?
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chris719 Major General 7334 Rep 7,299 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	It’s shiny. If it looks matte it’s because of brake dust.
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MystroX5 Major General 6290 Rep 5,324 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	They look incredible. The gloss black of the wheels matches the shadowline trim. The face of wheel is a satin black and everything else is high gloss. A few pics of mine in the sunset. Last edited by MystroX5; 07-15-2019 at 11:42 AM..
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Jasonoldschool New Member 6 Rep 12 Posts Drives: R8 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Liverpool iTrader: (0)	Here’s mine Here’s mine when I had 788 wheels Attached Images __________________ M2C with DCT in HS with Orange stitching M2 Plus Pack and M2 Comfort Pack, Apple carplay and traffic sign recognition.
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Davil Brigadier General 6525 Rep 3,072 Posts Drives: M2 CS, 18 Vantage AMR, 00 WRX Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Aston Martin V ... [8.33] 2021 BMW M2 CS F87 [9.87] 2000 Subaru WRX GC8 [7.75]	Comparison of both wheel finishes. Such a beautiful wheel. So many "normal" people say how nice it looks which I don't think I've had happen with any other car I have owned. Attached Images
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5697 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	I always wanted the silver wheels but I am so glad I got the black ones! The do look very different in various lighting. I dark lighting to do look black. Attached Images
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aerokubectl Major 909 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Sorry but once you go 763m it's hard to go back. If anyone in SoCal wants a pair of black 788s, hit me up I'll sell them cheap
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