01-06-2014, 02:00 AM | #1 |
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Rim suggestions on a budget?
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So I have a 328i M sport EB2 and a set of 19 inch 245-R19 and 255-R19 tires set up on e9x M3 220M square 8.5 inch wide rims. But the offset is just a hint too much for my liking and I don't like the bulge of a 255 tire on an 8.5 rim. I'm thinking about trying an 8.5/9 or 9/9.5 set with a higher offset. Are there any good rims in the $1.5k max price range? I just don't want to get cheap replicas due to quality issues and such. Thanks! |
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Well, there are lots of interesting styles, but I'd have to say I'm not a huge fan of 5 spoke rims except maybe some of the M6 rim replicas that I've seen, and I definitely want to go silver with my EB2. CSL style is good. But I'm more interested in brand suggestions which are strong but light. Maybe something like forgestar?
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Apex - flow formed and very lightweight Ace - custom offsets and low pressure casted Avant Garde - affordable, low pressure casted and many design options TSW - many options with some affordable flow form wheels |
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Apex seems interesting, but looks like they max out at 18 inch. I've read a lot of reviews about Avant Garde and for some reason people treat them like low quality replicas. Also, I hear they are pretty heavy for the most part. Haven't heard too much about Ace or TSW though. How about Alufelgen and VMR?
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wow, 1.5K per rim "on a budget". Congrats to you! I was expecting you to say "i want light wheels forged for under 250".
I'd go with BBS LMs personally.
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$350 (including TPMS)/rim is a generous budget for sure!
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if you're at 15 total with the tires your only option is cheap replicas I think...but the avant gardes are real nice for around 1k, plus tires you could walk away as cheap as 1600
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Thanks for the advice. But I'm ok with 1500 with no tires. So I'm hoping to hear of some higher quality low pressure cast/flow formed rims (if there is anything)
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I'd advise maybe OZ Racing..lightweight and the ultraleggeras are around 400 ish
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OZ are good.
Also OP, you might want to consider slightly used rims. I bought my OZ from a member for 700, and I believe they were 1,500 originally. They were pretty much new, no nicks or anything
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