Since I MUST go with 18's, what looks best?
04-26-2011, 02:46 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Platinum Gray, Black Dakota Leather, Sport Pkg
Much as I want to go with the beauty of 19's, I MUST choose the practicality of 18's. That said, what VMR style looks best in 18"? I'm torn between VB3's and V710's. I'm wondering if the V710's might look a little bigger since the spoke goes all the way to the edge of the rim, while the VB3 spokes go only to the inside. Any thoughts or personal preference?
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04-26-2011, 03:01 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d MSport Auto, 19" 172 Spiders on ContiSports 2's, Pro Nav, Adaptive Xenons, Bruce M's V6 Rear LCI Cables/Lights, Number plate LED
+1 for 19"...compliments the E60 well. I may be biased as i am running 172 19" spiders!
04-26-2011, 03:56 PM
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When you say you "must" go with 18's, it sounds like you are still trying to convince yourself! (I say this because I am in the EXACT same situation). That said, if it must be 18's I think the 710s are the "newer" model and look better to me.
Are you going with a staggered set-up?
Are you going with a staggered set-up?
04-26-2011, 06:31 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Platinum Gray, Black Dakota Leather, Sport Pkg
The reason I "must" go with 18's is that I drive over 30K miles a year, including quite a bit in the winter. And I don't intend have a second set of "winter wheels". So I can't pick my wheels solely on looks. I think 18's are sporty enough - they'll certainly look better than the terrible stock 17's. Plus they'll give a better ride and some decent options for all-seasons.
04-26-2011, 06:36 PM
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When you say you "must" go with 18's, it sounds like you are still trying to convince yourself! (I say this because I am in the EXACT same situation). That said, if it must be 18's I think the 710s are the "newer" model and look better to me.
Are you going with a staggered set-up?
Are you going with a staggered set-up?
And yes, definitely staggered: 18x8.5, 18x9.5
