2016 M235i 436M Orbit Grey Wheels

AlpsRider · 07-17-2015, 11:43 AM

The 2016 BMW beta configurator is out. I ripped this pic from it to show an example of the newly available 436M Orbit Grey wheels (21U).

1LegitM235i · 07-17-2015, 12:43 PM

Pretty dark grey to me. It's black. Is that a $0 option?

AlpsRider · 07-17-2015, 12:52 PM

Yes, $0 option. If you google bmw orbit grey wheels, you'll find several wheels that are two tone. The configurator makes them look almost black, but the wheels I've seen at the dealer (two tone variety) are like a charcoal metallic.

MrBimmerM235i · 07-17-2015, 01:25 PM

They are exactly like this... those wheels are actually Orbit Grey.

AlpsRider · 07-17-2015, 02:59 PM

This is also an Orbit Grey 19" 442M from a 2015 435i Gran Coupe M-Sport.
f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16666063

DanG · 07-18-2015, 05:22 PM

Wish they looked like that. I don't particularly like the look of the stock M235i wheel in any color.

e-man2 · 07-18-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBimmerM235i

They are exactly like this... those wheels are actually Orbit Grey.

that's almost the same color as the current wheels ??

TonySCV · 07-21-2015, 11:01 AM

This is from the order guide... a very dark gray.

MrBimmerM235i · 07-21-2015, 11:12 AM

Like this guys...

nike001 · 07-21-2015, 08:10 PM

It's a very hard color to digitalize apparently.

I don't care for them personally.. and personally, I think the regular wheels are too dark too

e-man2 · 07-22-2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nike001

It's a very hard color to digitalize apparently.

I don't care for them personally.. and personally, I think the regular wheels are too dark too

I'm wondering how they will look with the estoril blue. Personally, I feel the current wheel color just has a bit of a dirty look to them when combined with EBII. Having less of a gun metal and more of a grey/black might be a better overall appearance. I'm looking forward to seeing some real pics!

TonySCV · 07-22-2015, 11:05 AM

Go for the contrast. Lighter wheels on darker color cars and darker wheels on lighter color cars.
Estoril is right on the border, I would not do orbit. I don't like either color on estoril actually (I like ligher silver on estoril).

Gibson6594 · 07-22-2015, 11:14 AM

Trying to picture them on MR (my likely color). Thinking they will look nice.

MrBimmerM235i · 07-22-2015, 01:08 PM

best combo for Orbit Grey wheels is Alpine White. I'll post pictures as soon as my car arrive in September. lol

MrBimmerM235i · 07-22-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibson6594

Trying to picture them on MR (my likely color). Thinking they will look nice.

I agree!

MegaMatt3 · 08-02-2015, 02:09 PM

The regular wheels on the M235i are already a gunmetal grey. So the orbit great wheels had to be even darker than that, which means they're not going to be the same color as what's available on the 435i. Comparisons to the 435i orbit grey wheels are not accurate. They will be two separate colors. The picture in the configurator is accurate, they're just darker than what's available for the 435i.

tadmcmichael · 08-08-2015, 08:34 AM

About to order my M235i in Alpine White. Just to confirm, the "21U" style of the 436M wheels are the dark "orbit grey", correct? Looks like the standard color is a 2PG. Same style wheel, but does not say "orbit grey".

As a side note, I think they look badass. Had planned to take the silver wheels and get them powder coated black. Won't have to do that now (even though they aren't quite as dark as I would like).

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AlpsRider Brigadier General 2865 Rep 3,842 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, LBB, 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	2016 M235i 436M Orbit Grey Wheels The 2016 BMW beta configurator is out. I ripped this pic from it to show an example of the newly available 436M Orbit Grey wheels (21U). Attached Images Last edited by AlpsRider; 07-17-2015 at 12:55 PM..
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1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	Pretty dark grey to me. It's black. Is that a $0 option?
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AlpsRider Brigadier General 2865 Rep 3,842 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, LBB, 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Yes, $0 option. If you google bmw orbit grey wheels, you'll find several wheels that are two tone. The configurator makes them look almost black, but the wheels I've seen at the dealer (two tone variety) are like a charcoal metallic.
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MrBimmerM235i First Lieutenant 105 Rep 283 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	They are exactly like this... those wheels are actually Orbit Grey. Attached Images
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AlpsRider Brigadier General 2865 Rep 3,842 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, LBB, 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	This is also an Orbit Grey 19" 442M from a 2015 435i Gran Coupe M-Sport. f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16666063 Attached Images
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DanG Major General 10642 Rep 6,930 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Wish they looked like that. I don't particularly like the look of the stock M235i wheel in any color.
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07-21-2015, 11:01 AM	#8
TonySCV Captain 510 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '18 M2; '21 X6 M50i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	This is from the order guide... a very dark gray.
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07-21-2015, 11:12 AM	#9
MrBimmerM235i First Lieutenant 105 Rep 283 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Like this guys... Attached Images
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nike001 Captain 312 Rep 818 Posts Drives: 2018 718 Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US iTrader: (2)	It's a very hard color to digitalize apparently. I don't care for them personally.. and personally, I think the regular wheels are too dark too
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07-22-2015, 11:05 AM	#12
TonySCV Captain 510 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '18 M2; '21 X6 M50i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Go for the contrast. Lighter wheels on darker color cars and darker wheels on lighter color cars. Estoril is right on the border, I would not do orbit. I don't like either color on estoril actually (I like ligher silver on estoril).
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07-22-2015, 11:14 AM	#13
Gibson6594 Major 1094 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Trying to picture them on MR (my likely color). Thinking they will look nice.
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MrBimmerM235i First Lieutenant 105 Rep 283 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	best combo for Orbit Grey wheels is Alpine White. I'll post pictures as soon as my car arrive in September. lol
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08-02-2015, 02:09 PM	#16
MegaMatt3 Bimmer Candidate 92 Rep 308 Posts Drives: '16 M235i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	The regular wheels on the M235i are already a gunmetal grey. So the orbit great wheels had to be even darker than that, which means they're not going to be the same color as what's available on the 435i. Comparisons to the 435i orbit grey wheels are not accurate. They will be two separate colors. The picture in the configurator is accurate, they're just darker than what's available for the 435i.
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08-08-2015, 08:34 AM	#17
tadmcmichael Private First Class 80 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	About to order my M235i in Alpine White. Just to confirm, the "21U" style of the 436M wheels are the dark "orbit grey", correct? Looks like the standard color is a 2PG. Same style wheel, but does not say "orbit grey". As a side note, I think they look badass. Had planned to take the silver wheels and get them powder coated black. Won't have to do that now (even though they aren't quite as dark as I would like).
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