Vossen VVS CV1 Matte Black vs. VMR V701 Gunmetal for F30 sedan

stevehecht · 11-25-2013, 07:18 PM

I am interested in THE LOOK only. I am aware of the difference in quality (VMR is gravity cast; Vossen is low-pressure forged) which is reflected in the higher price for the Vossens. I am willing to spend more money on the Vossens or less for the VMR, I don't care. These would be 19" four-square for a Sportline Melbourne Red. I couldn't find any pics with the F30 in Melbourne Red for either wheel, so you'll need your imagination to picture them on the 328i. Which looks better in your opinion?

VMR 701 Gunmetal

Vossen VVS CV1 Matte Black

mikew2069 · 11-25-2013, 08:53 PM

Based on looks, Vmr by a landslide

Camnyc · 11-25-2013, 09:00 PM

VMR

dang0212 · 11-25-2013, 09:13 PM

vmr

sure_mac · 11-25-2013, 10:29 PM

vmr, hands down

Zoolander10z · 11-25-2013, 11:10 PM

VMR

.BMW. · 11-26-2013, 12:22 AM

VMR looks best in my opinion.

USC2000 · 11-26-2013, 12:25 AM

VMR

stevehecht · 11-26-2013, 07:57 AM

OP here: I think I'm getting the drift here...I'm kind of surprised though. As much as I love the VMRs I thought the Vossens came in a close second. I have to travel 30 minutes to see the Vossens live and 75 minutes to see the VMRs at Bavarian Auto in Portsmouth, NH. Which I will do when the time comes!

All opinions welcome!

M2-Motoring · 11-27-2013, 01:26 AM

vmr

M2-Motoring · 11-27-2013, 01:30 AM

arent those vossens cast?

stevehecht · 11-27-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M2-Motoring

arent those vossens cast?

Nope, not according to their website.

tiltmode43 · 11-27-2013, 01:13 PM

Oh shoot I didn't know the Voss were forged. I thought they were cast? Props if those are forged.

What do you think of VMR V702 in Matte Gunmetal? Ugh I really want to get a set of these on my car soon!!

stevehecht · 11-27-2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiltmode43

Oh shoot I didn't know the Voss were forged. I thought they were cast? Props if those are forged.

What do you think of VMR V702 in Matte Gunmetal? Ugh I really want to get a set of these on my car soon!!

I'm a big fan of gunmetal, it goes with just about any color car. It looks better with Melbourne Red than does silver, imo. Gunmetal does have problems with blues, I think. I would go with silver with a blue car. I think the 702 is an attractive wheel, but plainer than the 701. It depends on how much flash you want/need.

BTW, I just found out that Vossen does not make a 19" CV1 in Matte Graphite Silver, so that's no longer an option for me.

Sedan_Clan · 11-27-2013, 02:37 PM

VMR by a landslide.

stevehecht · 11-27-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

VMR by a landslide.

It's pretty amazing: I've posted this poll here and on Bimmerfest. Not one person out of about 20 has preferred the Vossen. That's good because the Vossen is not an option for me anymore since they don't make the 19s in Matte Graphite Silver. VMR it is--but I'm surprised the opinion is unanimous.

AMJAM · 11-28-2013, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiltmode43

Oh shoot I didn't know the Voss were forged. I thought they were cast? Props if those are forged.

What do you think of VMR V702 in Matte Gunmetal? Ugh I really want to get a set of these on my car soon!!

They look remarkably similar to my wheels and mine are not VMR

stevehecht · 11-28-2013, 10:07 AM

^They are very similar wheels. Two differences I noted: the second wheels has beveled edges on the spokes, and also the spokes come to about 1/4" from the rim. The VMR does not have bevels on the spokes and come right up to the rim.

View Poll Results: VMR V701 Gunmetal vs. Vossen VVS CV1 Matte Black for F30 Sedan
VMR V701 Gunmetal	23	95.83%
Vossen VVS CV1 Matte Black	1	4.17%
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11-25-2013, 07:18 PM	#1
stevehecht Captain 124 Rep 704 Posts Drives: 2014 328d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 328d Sportline [0.00]	Vossen VVS CV1 Matte Black vs. VMR V701 Gunmetal for F30 sedan I am interested in THE LOOK only. I am aware of the difference in quality (VMR is gravity cast; Vossen is low-pressure forged) which is reflected in the higher price for the Vossens. I am willing to spend more money on the Vossens or less for the VMR, I don't care. These would be 19" four-square for a Sportline Melbourne Red. I couldn't find any pics with the F30 in Melbourne Red for either wheel, so you'll need your imagination to picture them on the 328i. Which looks better in your opinion? VMR 701 Gunmetal Vossen VVS CV1 Matte Black Last edited by stevehecht; 11-25-2013 at 10:54 PM..
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mikew2069 Lieutenant Colonel 413 Rep 1,975 Posts Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Based on looks, Vmr by a landslide __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4* *Wagner/Evo Race/M-Performance* 2016 F15 50i ///M-Sport *BM3/H&R/Borla*
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11-26-2013, 07:57 AM	#9
stevehecht Captain 124 Rep 704 Posts Drives: 2014 328d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 328d Sportline [0.00]	OP here: I think I'm getting the drift here...I'm kind of surprised though. As much as I love the VMRs I thought the Vossens came in a close second. I have to travel 30 minutes to see the Vossens live and 75 minutes to see the VMRs at Bavarian Auto in Portsmouth, NH. Which I will do when the time comes! All opinions welcome!
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M2-Motoring Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada iTrader: (0)	arent those vossens cast?
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tiltmode43 I plead the 5th. 523 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: '18 Frontier Pro-4X, '06 Z4MR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (10)	Oh shoot I didn't know the Voss were forged. I thought they were cast? Props if those are forged. What do you think of VMR V702 in Matte Gunmetal? Ugh I really want to get a set of these on my car soon!! __________________ -Matt \| Z4M Build Thread \| @violetnites \| flickr \|
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stevehecht Captain 124 Rep 704 Posts Drives: 2014 328d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 328d Sportline [0.00]	^They are very similar wheels. Two differences I noted: the second wheels has beveled edges on the spokes, and also the spokes come to about 1/4" from the rim. The VMR does not have bevels on the spokes and come right up to the rim. __________________ 2014 328d SportLine
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