I know this is not an M but as a past owner of an M5, Carrera GT and GT3 RS this is my favorite forum so I thought I'd ask here.

I have a 2010 X5 Diesel that I put 4.8l fenders on and the 4.8 sport package y spoke 20" wheels on. Looks like this but factory silver:



I want to paint my wheels black too but I dont like the gloss. I want either textured black or matte/satin black:



Which do you think would look better ON the car? Thanks guys.

 

If your deffinatly deciding to go with black wheels than I would choose the matte/satin Black (2nd pic).

Have you considered the style 215 that i have on my X6 in Ferric Grey? IMO they are the best OEM wheels choice available for any X.

 

Here is what they look like in gloss Black. I have them too.

 

I like the 215's a lot but I got a great deal on the 214's and have always liked the simplicity of the Y spoke. I am leaning towards the satin, I think on the truck it will look more elegant, but its a tough choice.

 

And another plus going with the 20's is your tires are going to be a lot less expensive. I agree the Satin is going to look more elegant and less racey than the flat/textured finish, that is te way to go.

Post some pics when you have the new shoes on.

 

I'm feeling the matte (2nd pic).