Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS.

[straight6pwr]

you said 'besides craigslist', but that's like saying, "where do you guys find your porn, besides the internet'

i've purchased almost every set of wheels/tires from craigslist, and, on average, sell them for no loss after using them for a while.

i never have to buy new tires or absorb mounting/disposal fees.

if you are good at searching, and don't let emotions buy for you, you can always find a deal.

you have to search all kinds of terms to dig into ads that someone doesn't know what they have, or doesn't really label properly.

bbs, bmw, bmw wheels, bmw rims, sport rims, summer wheels, summer tires, 4x100, 5x120, style ___, bmw oem, etc, etc

also a good technique is to ask someone with a whole car for sale to sell the wheels separately. doesn't work often, but is worth the try.

some notables:

e30 euroweaves/with almost new tires for $450

Kopi alpina reps for $500

e32 16x8 style 5s for $100 (twice)

e36 DS1s for $300

e39 2-piece style 5s with tires for $500

e39 2-piece style 42s for $400

[straight6pwr]

my favorite wheels for almost any bmw are nearly the same as yours rampy -

1. classic Alpina

2. BMW/BBS basketweave

3. AC Schnitzer type 2

[YoungCR]

E38 Wheels all day!! Good styles in 16x8 5x120 for $200 or less for a set and light weight.

[DevianceInDark]

I'm a big fan of TSW wheels, I've had a couple sets and they have never treated me wrong.

I went to discount tire direct and bought a set of 18's for my GTI with fresh tires and TPMS for right around $1500.

[REKIII]

My favorite set of wheels I owned was a set of 19" Staggered BBS LM's that I had for my e39.  I had to sell them to make payroll back in 08.....it was sad selling them

They were replaced by a set of 19" 5 spoke.  These were a craigslist buy for $400....deal of the century, and came just after I sold the BBS (Which was good because the car was on blocks. 

I still have them, but can't find a local tire place that can remove the worn rears.  So they sit in my shed.

They were replaced by a set of black chrome HRE's

I recently had them refinished in gloss shadow black

I have a few sets of other wheels for other vehicles as well.  Anyone need a set of 20" factory Jeep GC wheels, or a set of 18" Z71 wheels?

[I love my E39]

REKIII those first wheels you posted would look nice on my e39 instead of your shed.

[REKIII]

they are pretty beat up.....

[CMart]

I had 2 gunmetal rims and two silver rims. I knew I was never going to be able to find the exact color and I came across a stupid deal on 2 rims and 4 brand new tires today so I picked these up. Gives me more tire in the back until I pick up a set of something I really like.

[CMart]

Also the center part of the rim was bigger than what is on the E30. How big of a problem is that?

[michael1972]

CMart said:

Also the center part of the rim was bigger than what is on the E30. How big of a problem is that?

Get some hubcentric rings to make them tight otherwise u could get some shake and possibly shear off studs. BMW's are hubcentric.