Anyone rock Vortex VT996's?
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I was just wondering if anyone had these rims on their e60...
![](http://www.vortextuning.com/ebay/wheel_image/Vortex/VT996_MB_Front_1.jpg)
![](http://www.vortextuning.com/forum/showcase/VT996_MB_E46_3.jpg)
http://www.vortextuning.com/vortex_t...e-black-1.html
I really like them and are pretty easy on the wallet. I'm thinking about doing a straight swap (so I don't have to get new tires) if possible.
My Current Set up:
VMR710's 19" staggered 8.5 and 9.5 running General UHP's (245/35/zr19 front & 275/30/zr19 rear)....
Offsets are +35, +40
VT996: 19" staggered 8.5 and 9.5 and the offsets are +35 and +43
Would I be able to just swap rims while keeping the tires? Would I need to add spacers? Sorry i'm a bit of a tire noob.
Thanks and my car has x-drive so thats why they aren't the typical offsets....
![](http://www.vortextuning.com/ebay/wheel_image/Vortex/VT996_MB_Front_1.jpg)
![](http://www.vortextuning.com/forum/showcase/VT996_MB_E46_3.jpg)
http://www.vortextuning.com/vortex_t...e-black-1.html
I really like them and are pretty easy on the wallet. I'm thinking about doing a straight swap (so I don't have to get new tires) if possible.
My Current Set up:
VMR710's 19" staggered 8.5 and 9.5 running General UHP's (245/35/zr19 front & 275/30/zr19 rear)....
Offsets are +35, +40
VT996: 19" staggered 8.5 and 9.5 and the offsets are +35 and +43
Would I be able to just swap rims while keeping the tires? Would I need to add spacers? Sorry i'm a bit of a tire noob.
Thanks and my car has x-drive so thats why they aren't the typical offsets....
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I was about to say "holy canoly" on those high offsets until I read you have the X drive model. Those offsets seem close to your current setup so I don't see why they won't work. Also the wheel size and widths are exactly the same so no problem swapping over the tires. Also keep in mind that the rears have a difference of +3 in offset which equates to 3mm = super small difference.
Those wheels are Volk TE-37 knock-offs but actually look pretty dang good. If you do pick up a set, post pics asap!
Those wheels are Volk TE-37 knock-offs but actually look pretty dang good. If you do pick up a set, post pics asap!
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I was about to say "holy canoly" on those high offsets until I read you have the X drive model. Those offsets seem close to your current setup so I don't see why they won't work. Also the wheel size and widths are exactly the same so no problem swapping over the tires. Also keep in mind that the rears have a difference of +3 in offset which equates to 3mm = super small difference.
Those wheels are Volk TE-37 knock-offs but actually look pretty dang good. If you do pick up a set, post pics asap!
Those wheels are Volk TE-37 knock-offs but actually look pretty dang good. If you do pick up a set, post pics asap!
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lol@holy canoly...thanks for the reply. I have always been a fan of the TE-37's and I really think that these look pretty damn close. I don't know if i'm going to sell my vmr's but I like to have options. I will deff post pics if I decide to pull the trigger...I just wish I could get an idea of what these would look like on my car before purchasing....I really like the black/blue theme I have going on so I figured I could extend it to my wheels. Matte Black rims with a blue color matched TA pinstripe....thoughts?
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Here you go, found a few pictures:
My linkhttps://5series.net/forums/topic/93189-ordered-my-new-wheels-pictures-of-what-they-are/page__hl__+praisethelowered%20+dpe__st__60
His wheels were 19x9 +35 and 19x10.5 +25 or around there I think just to give you an idea.
My linkhttps://5series.net/forums/topic/93189-ordered-my-new-wheels-pictures-of-what-they-are/page__hl__+praisethelowered%20+dpe__st__60
His wheels were 19x9 +35 and 19x10.5 +25 or around there I think just to give you an idea.
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Here you go, found a few pictures:
My linkhttps://5series.net/forums/topic/93189-ordered-my-new-wheels-pictures-of-what-they-are/page__hl__+praisethelowered%20+dpe__st__60
His wheels were 19x9 +35 and 19x10.5 +25 or around there I think just to give you an idea.
My linkhttps://5series.net/forums/topic/93189-ordered-my-new-wheels-pictures-of-what-they-are/page__hl__+praisethelowered%20+dpe__st__60
His wheels were 19x9 +35 and 19x10.5 +25 or around there I think just to give you an idea.
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The other problem is that as far as I know, Volk doesn't make the TE-37 in E60 offsets. The ones that PTL had were from an E46 M3 and he had to run a spacer on the front to prevent it from rubbing the inner struts. Quite a few of the M3 guys have these, and there is actually a used set (matte black with red ring time attack) for sale on the m3forums right now.
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No problemo! I believe he was the only one to rock these on the forums that I know of but he sold them a while ago. A lot of people don't like the JDM brands on Euro cars but I personally don't care about the brand name so much as the looks, strength, and weight.
The other problem is that as far as I know, Volk doesn't make the TE-37 in E60 offsets. The ones that PTL had were from an E46 M3 and he had to run a spacer on the front to prevent it from rubbing the inner struts. Quite a few of the M3 guys have these, and there is actually a used set (matte black with red ring time attack) for sale on the m3forums right now.
The other problem is that as far as I know, Volk doesn't make the TE-37 in E60 offsets. The ones that PTL had were from an E46 M3 and he had to run a spacer on the front to prevent it from rubbing the inner struts. Quite a few of the M3 guys have these, and there is actually a used set (matte black with red ring time attack) for sale on the m3forums right now.
Yea I hear you on the JDM side, but I figure I've already had lm replicas, the vmr's and hopefully these soon. I don't really mind replicas either since the roads are such shit here in NJ/NY and I don't put on BBS/Volk centercaps. Yea the black/red ta I saw, but the offsets aren't right. Thanks for all the help!
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