[Alberta]

Non Comp, but black wheels

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by Can-am

Non Comp, but black wheels

Gorgeous against your exterior paint!

[Alberta]

Originally Posted by ResIpsaLoquitur

Gorgeous against your exterior paint!

Thank you sir!

I appreciate your comment

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by Can-am

Thank you sir!

I appreciate your comment

You're welcome! And I think they look even better with PS4S.

[Alberta]

Originally Posted by ResIpsaLoquitur

You're welcome! And I think they look even better with PS4S.

Michelin or nothing

[ambletx]

Originally Posted by Pzl1nz00

So what are your thoughts between the 2?

Having had both, I still prefer the 789s from a look stand point. I'm not a fan of solid black wheels, and do like the polished metal on the 789s. My 706s were the same on my 2018, but there were/are a couple of things I didn't like about these wheels.

First, when it came to cleaning them it was an absolute PITA. The 789s are way easier to clean, which settles my OCD. LOL

Second, there's something about the way that the spokes line up when coming into the center of the hub. The symetry to me just looks way off. Don't get me wrong, the 789s have this issue as well (in my eyes) but less noticeable. See in the pic below what I am talking about. Again, my OCD knows no bounds and its my personal preference to have the 789s the way they came from the factory. I would stick by this even if they were cast and heavier than the 706s. Just my .02.

[Pzl1nz00]

Originally Posted by ambletx

Having had both, I still prefer the 789s from a look stand point. I'm not a fan of solid black wheels, and do like the polished metal on the 789s. My 706s were the same on my 2018, but there were/are a couple of things I didn't like about these wheels.

First, when it came to cleaning them it was an absolute PITA. The 789s are way easier to clean, which settles my OCD. LOL

Second, there's something about the way that the spokes line up when coming into the center of the hub. The symetry to me just looks way off. Don't get me wrong, the 789s have this issue as well (in my eyes) but less noticeable. See in the pic below what I am talking about. Again, my OCD knows no bounds and its my personal preference to have the 789s the way they came from the factory. I would stick by this even if they were cast and heavier than the 706s. Just my .02.

Sorry, between the two cars. Pre LCI vs LCI…

Some say there isn't much difference and other say there is an amazing difference

[Bimmerworld76]

Originally Posted by ambletx

I have been seeing more and more Comps with 706M wheels fitted. I find this somewhat confusing as the 789s are lighter and forged vs the 706s cast/heavier. I would assume that BMW would only fit 789s on Comps unless ordered with 706s by a customer. I guess I just figured that the purpose of the Comp is to be lighter and slightly better performance. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by ambletx

I have been seeing more and more Comps with 706M wheels fitted. I find this somewhat confusing as the 789s are lighter and forged vs the 706s cast/heavier. I would assume that BMW would only fit 789s on Comps unless ordered with 706s by a customer. I guess I just figured that the purpose of the Comp is to be lighter and slightly better performance. Thoughts?

Yeah people choose black colours

[Jakerx]

Originally Posted by ambletx

Wow and thanks for the input guys! I guess I'm the only one in the camp for the 789s. I wasn't a fan of the 706s on my 2018 (hated cleaning them) and was constantly on the look out for a used set of 789s for sale. Finally I decided to remedy that problem by trading my 2018 for a 2021 Comp.

I love the 789s. I have no problem with black wheels, but to me, the 706s are god awful ugly. The lines don’t work with the rest of the car in my eyes.

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by Pzl1nz00

Sorry, between the two cars. Pre LCI vs LCI…

Some say there isn't much difference and other say there is an amazing difference

Huge difference. The LCI suspension upgrades were significant on the Comp versions. Ride quality was noticeably improved. After 22,500 miles in a pre-LCI base I swapped out to an LCI Comp - in a heartbeat.

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Huge difference. The LCI suspension upgrades were significant on the Comp versions. Ride quality was noticeably improved. After 22,500 miles in a pre-LCI base I swapped out to an LCI Comp - in a heartbeat.

Agreed. Such a huge difference you almost couldn't believe they're from the same generation. Especially as it comes to the suspension and ride quality. Went the same route, almost in the same amount of time. Can't believe what I was missing!

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by ResIpsaLoquitur

Agreed. Such a huge difference you almost couldn't believe they're from the same generation. Especially as it comes to the suspension and ride quality. Went the same route, almost in the same amount of time. Can't believe what I was missing!

Yup

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by josec70

i had my 789's powder coated black … got the look i wanted while retaining the lighter, forged wheels.

game changer

[Aronis]

Two Tone 706M wheels and a sun roof. Best combo.

I have two sets. One for winter, one for summer.

Mike

[Alberta]

Originally Posted by Aronis

Two Tone 706M wheels and a sun roof. Best combo.

I have two sets. One for winter, one for summer.

Mike

What ? a sun roof in an M5 ?

[Aronis]

Originally Posted by Can-am

What ? a sun roof in an M5 ?

No sunroof. Not an M5. LOL......long going gag....

Mike

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by Aronis

No sunroof. Not an M5. LOL......long going gag....

Mike

Only real Gangsters have a sunroof and "Carbon" roof!

[INCOG]

Anyone have the weights of both to compare?

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by INCOG

Anyone have the weights of both to compare?

its in the wheel section. Entire thread on this.

12.7/13.4kg vs

16/16.5kg