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Sep 15, 2005 | 09:02 PM

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jet190rs

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If I could have any set of rims regardless of price, I'd probably go with BBS RCJ's or RG-R's. These are the best combination of strength and lightness. Some wheels may be lighter, but they wouldn't be stronger, and vice versa.

RCJ's

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RG-R's (these are OEM M3 CSL wheels!)

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Sure, they're not the best looking wheels out there, but there's a reason why F1 cars use BBS. I think HRE's are better looking, but have heard wheels like that are just heavy jewelry.

Sep 16, 2005 | 01:34 PM

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[quote name='e60 got lip' date='Sep 15 2005, 01:07 PM']my favorite 20s...? ?

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omg look at that tiny little lip on there

I love those wheels, they make me happy like chocolate does

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Sep 16, 2005 | 03:03 PM

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pipper

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Originally Posted by jet190rs' date='Sep 16 2005, 12:02 AM

I think HRE's are better looking, but have heard wheels like that are just heavy jewelry.

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and also not very strong...ive heard of a number of people on the porsche boards saying their HRE's broke apart on the track.

those limited edition hammans are awesome looking...anyone know what theyre made out of?????

Sep 16, 2005 | 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pipper' date='Sep 16 2005, 04:03 PM

[quote name='jet190rs' date='Sep 16 2005, 12:02 AM']I think HRE's are better looking, but have heard wheels like that are just heavy jewelry.

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I'm surprised to hear that. I thought HRE's were made from the best type of metal and that is why they are so expensive. Anyway a lot of us don't take our cars to the track like some of the porsche owners. For everyday driving it's good enough.

Sep 23, 2005 | 12:45 PM

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Sep 23, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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I just bought the 19" BMW M Cross Spoke 101s (2-piece wheels made, of course, by BBS). So, naturally they are my favorites. ~(:^) Really though there are some incredibly good looking wheels out there (and above)--that surpass the 101s in looks. But, I am partially emphasizing performance and bang-for the-buck factors in the favorite wheels equation. The rear 101s (9.5"s) weigh only about 22.5 lbs.; I am not sure what the fronts (8"s) weigh, but they probably would weigh, say, 2 lbs. less. The rears list for "only" $745, while the fronts list for "only" $715. It would be interesting if those of you who already have replied would go back and edit your posts to indicate list prices and weights for your favorites. I also like the 101s because they could not possibly raise a warranty issue since they are shown in the 5 Series accessories catalog. Finally, I like them because the lug nuts don't show. My tires are 19" PS2s--275 X 30s and 245 X 35s.

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Sep 23, 2005 | 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pipper' date='Sep 17 2005, 12:03 AM

[quote name='jet190rs' date='Sep 16 2005, 12:02 AM']I think HRE's are better looking, but have heard wheels like that are just heavy jewelry.

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