[MRP0isson]

Hi folks,

What do you think looks best with Alpine White - Ferric grey or standard silver?

[matthewcornish]

Alloys? I guess the Ferric Grey would look quite smart. Depends on the alloy. You getting the standard M Sport alloy? (which was 386M but I see is now 461M on the new LCI M Sports)

[Kiwi]

I like black wheels as silver is so common, though you will need a black grill to make the contrast work other wise get Ferric Grey.

[yumyum]

I gave this some thought and went for the std silver as they look bigger

[No one]

I would choose the lighter/brighter for the white colour-wise. Yet, mind the specification! They say (in the UK configurator): "18" M Double-spoke style 461 M with mixed tyres" and "18" M Double-spoke style 461 M in Ferric Grey" concealing the tyre details.

I do favour my mixed tyre summer set over the square (OEM) winter set both looks and handling wise: I experience some understeering with the latter, not with the former (although the season might matter, of course). "Choose wisely!".

[ovekvam]

Normally it is the other way around, that wider rear tyres cause more understeer. The demo car certainly had more understeer than my square setup.

[MRP0isson]

Arghh. Very difficult decision. All the pics of the white LCI's appear to be in Ferric and they look good.

I'm generally not a fan of silver on white so will look at a black grill too. Hate black wheels though.

[No one]

Originally Posted by MRP0isson

All the pics of the white LCI's appear to be in Ferric

May be not:

Originally Posted by yumyum

I gave this some thought and went for the std silver as they look bigger

Originally Posted by yumyum

Some more pix.

[Rix313]

Originally Posted by Kiwi

I like black wheels as silver is so common, though you will need a black grill to make the contrast work other wise get Ferric Grey.

On the contrary. In England every one and their dog has black wheels. I'm quite a fan of the Ferric grey. When I ordered my VO car I didn't spec them as the pic on the configurator didn't look any different. Having seen pics since I kind of wish I went for them. Not disappointed with what I have coming but yeah, 20/20 hindsight and all that.

[GeoBem007]

Originally Posted by ovekvam

Normally it is the other way around, that wider rear tyres cause more understeer. The demo car certainly had more understeer than my square setup.

I certainly noticed that when I tracked 19x8.5 F 19x10 R...

White + ferric = win.

[ttimbo]

Another vote for Ferric with White

[AusF20/F48]

Ferric grey wheels look good on a F21.
I would add some body highlights in carbon fibre (P style front lip, rear roof spoiler and mirror caps.
A custom made vinyl Ferric grey decal along the side sill (same as the M Performance) would look awesome.

[Avian]

My Cousin has just bought one with Ferric, I personally think they look great with the white but do what you honestly feel you want to. (Personally I'd go with the Ferric) I hope that helps you with making a decision.

[johnnydad]

My AW M135i has ferric grey (obviously) - I think silver looks better!

[MRP0isson]

thank folks..

Gone with the Ferric!

[Mjlbakker]

+1 Ferric

Ordered it also on Mineral Grey.

[StrangeWorld]

Ferric!