New Wheel Advice Alpine White E60
05-19-2011, 05:27 PM
#21
Senior Members
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Trinityautosport - Joe has a set of 20's on his M5. Check with him.
Modbargains told me forgestars will manufacture the wheels to your car's most aggressive/flush offsets and finish. Turnaround is 4-5 weeks out.
Modbargains told me forgestars will manufacture the wheels to your car's most aggressive/flush offsets and finish. Turnaround is 4-5 weeks out.
05-19-2011, 05:37 PM
#22
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Central PA+Philadelphia
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
Just got done reading some fairly unsavory things about forgestar. Don't know what to believe. This is really difficult, and I need wheels in my possessions by this coming Thursday.
05-19-2011, 05:46 PM
#24
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Central PA+Philadelphia
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
05-19-2011, 06:35 PM
#25
Senior Members
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wheels are Flow-formed not forged, so the brand name is controversial. They also claimed to be as strong and lightweight as forged wheels.
So for style, performance and value, thats good enough. You wont find forged wheels at this price.
My 3 pc wheels are forged. MSRP is $1500 each!
So for style, performance and value, thats good enough. You wont find forged wheels at this price.
My 3 pc wheels are forged. MSRP is $1500 each!
05-20-2011, 08:12 AM
#26
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Central PA+Philadelphia
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
Whats the word on putting two of my factory 16s up front and putting the two good 18s I have left on the back for a few weeks while I get this sorted out?
05-20-2011, 08:29 AM
#27
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 677
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i SA M-Sport Package
because here in NYC, that one inch is the difference between a rougher ride and a bent/cracked wheel. 18's come off too small, but the rubber gives you good protection. 20's are nice, but again, less protection. 19's are the perfect balance. Nice look, good protection, good ride. But the odd size makes the rubber more expensive.
05-20-2011, 11:50 AM
#28
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Central PA+Philadelphia
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60525i: Logic 7, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, CIC Retrofit, OEM Nav activation, new controller, Combox, 6FL/6NR , Heated Steering Wheel, 6 Speed STEPTRONIC, Bluetooth, 6 CD Changer, Escort 8500 X50 Hardwired, Remus Exhaust, 35% tint, Alufe
Whats the word on putting two of my factory 16s up front and putting the two good 18s I have left on the back for a few weeks while I get this sorted out?
05-20-2011, 06:16 PM
#29
Senior Members
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: '08 528i, Alpine WHITE
I have Miro 942's and hit a NJ pothole and cracked and bent both the right side wheels, cracked the front and blew out the tire... getting replacements mounted and installed tomorow before Eurofest on sunday!
........... foooooor obv reasons 
Knock on wood I havent had a bend yet and I drive quite a bit in NJ. 
