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Buying new wheels for my 535xi but which one?
05-07-2008, 10:32 AM
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BBS IMHO! 
05-07-2008, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt_535i' post='575952' date='May 7 2008, 02:27 PM
It't the BBS hands down. 18" deep dish rims will look like a 17" one piece wheel. It's an optical illusion. What about the CSL style rims from modbargains.com. They seem to be decent and very inexpensive.
Cheers,
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Cheers,
Matt.
On second thought Rick. I have to agree with Matt on this. If you were going up to 19 or 20, i would stick with my original choice of the OZ's. since you're staying with 18's, i would say go with the BBS. The one piece construction will maximize the look of the 18 inch wheel.
All the best
05-07-2008, 02:10 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by vesil' post='575963' date='May 7 2008, 02:49 PM
I would take BBS even if they are bit more expensive than OZ. 
BBS around $2000
OZ around $4000
Rick.
05-07-2008, 02:41 PM
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Regardless of price, I just prefer the styling and finish of the BBS option.
05-07-2008, 02:51 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
I like the look of the BBS , but I wouldn't want to clean those things 
05-07-2008, 03:59 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
OK, I'm back where I started it's 50/50 on the choice half of you guys like OZ and the other half likes BBS 
05-07-2008, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='575501' date='May 6 2008, 09:57 PM
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE GUYS. 
PLEASE DON'T READ AND NOT VOTE YOUR OPINION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
They're for my 535xi and I need to get them soon. The O.Z. wheels are very expensive but aggressive. The front wheels have a 1 1/2" lip and the rear wheels have a 2" lip.
Attachment 49895 Attachment 49896
I like them both but I prefer the O.Z. wheels. The only problem is they're about $920 each wheel at tirerack. The BBS wheels are about $500 each. These prices do not include the TPMS sensors and shipping.
Boy am I in trouble
but I have to make a move tonight. I'll order them this evening and hopefully have them by thursday so I can get them installed.
PLEASE DON'T READ AND NOT VOTE YOUR OPINION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. They're for my 535xi and I need to get them soon. The O.Z. wheels are very expensive but aggressive. The front wheels have a 1 1/2" lip and the rear wheels have a 2" lip.
Attachment 49895 Attachment 49896
I like them both but I prefer the O.Z. wheels. The only problem is they're about $920 each wheel at tirerack. The BBS wheels are about $500 each. These prices do not include the TPMS sensors and shipping.
Boy am I in trouble
but I have to make a move tonight. I'll order them this evening and hopefully have them by thursday so I can get them installed.