Help me decide on wheels
10-11-2009 | 07:32 AM
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Thanks again for all replies, it seems like #2 are the most popular and #1 is out of the question (naturally they are my fave)
I have three more to choose from, same color combo and size:
sorry for the large pics...all wheels are multi piece.
I have three more to choose from, same color combo and size:
sorry for the large pics...all wheels are multi piece.
10-11-2009 | 08:12 AM
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Based on the fact that you're looking at a 3pc wheel and the cost of 3pc - you have a lot options. You should take more time to search as there are many wheel-makers with styles within your 3pc wheel budget. Good luck...
10-11-2009 | 08:15 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Of this group, I prefer the first one. I'm just not a big fan of five-spoke designs.
10-11-2009 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by XBrooklynX' post='1029300' date='Oct 10 2009, 10:46 AM
Im having a hard time choosing wheels, let me know what you guys think all opinions welcome.
The wheels will be painted liquid carbon fiber black with candy cranberry lip ring and accents (same custom color of car) 20x9f 20x11r
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The wheels will be painted liquid carbon fiber black with candy cranberry lip ring and accents (same custom color of car) 20x9f 20x11r
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No also to wheel #3 as it looks TOO "Fast and the Furious" (perhaps if it were all black??)....
I would vote for wheel #2 despite the obvious issues with keeping it clean!!!
Good Luck with your decision and keep us posted!!
10-11-2009 | 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
Originally Posted by XBrooklynX' post='1029790' date='Oct 11 2009, 10:32 AM
Thanks again for all replies, it seems like #2 are the most popular and #1 is out of the question (naturally they are my fave)
I have three more to choose from, same color combo and size:
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sorry for the large pics...all wheels are multi piece.
I have three more to choose from, same color combo and size:
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sorry for the large pics...all wheels are multi piece.
10-11-2009 | 09:24 AM
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I am a big fan of staggard wheels with nice lips on BMWs so my choices depend on lip size, weight, 3 piece and if they do in house piant.
The car will not be ready until atleast Jan. and I would`nt want the wheels on the road until after we do a our car show for the super bowl in Miami.
Until then all opinions are still welcome because this will be one of the first cars I do with my peers in mind.
The car will not be ready until atleast Jan. and I would`nt want the wheels on the road until after we do a our car show for the super bowl in Miami.
Until then all opinions are still welcome because this will be one of the first cars I do with my peers in mind.
10-11-2009 | 09:47 AM
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Or what about these 360 Forged Mesh 8 wheels: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...t=0&start=0
Three piece forged, hidden rivets, nice 4" lip in the rears and about 3.5" for the fronts. Relatively light for 3-piece wheels at ~26.4 lbs for the rears and ~27.4 lbs for the fronts (yes, fronts are heavier due to thicker back padding). A lot of other 3-piece wheels out there, even HREs weigh around 30-31lbs.
Three piece forged, hidden rivets, nice 4" lip in the rears and about 3.5" for the fronts. Relatively light for 3-piece wheels at ~26.4 lbs for the rears and ~27.4 lbs for the fronts (yes, fronts are heavier due to thicker back padding). A lot of other 3-piece wheels out there, even HREs weigh around 30-31lbs.