<![CDATA[Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS.]]>Wheels, wheels, wonderful wheels.  You like wheels, I like wheels.  Post in this thread where you buy wheels, where to get reps, where to find deals (not just craigslist.)

What I currently have, but possibly looking to sell for a staggered set.

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What I want but can't afford:

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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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53348https://wibimmers.com/post/53348Wed, 28 Jan 2015 02:49:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:39:17 GMT]]>Also the center part of the rim was bigger than what is on the E30. How big of a problem is that?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53340https://wibimmers.com/post/53340Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:39:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:32:25 GMT]]>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.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53339https://wibimmers.com/post/53339Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:32:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:31:06 GMT]]>they are pretty beat up.....

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53332https://wibimmers.com/post/53332Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:18:46 GMT]]>REKIII those first wheels you posted would look nice on my e39 instead of your shed. :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53327https://wibimmers.com/post/53327Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:18:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:03:59 GMT]]>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. 

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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

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I recently had them refinished in gloss shadow black

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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?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52940https://wibimmers.com/post/52940Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:03:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:23:52 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52938https://wibimmers.com/post/52938Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:23:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:14:35 GMT]]>E38 Wheels all day!! Good styles in 16x8 5x120 for $200 or less for a set and light weight.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52918https://wibimmers.com/post/52918Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:14:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:33:21 GMT]]>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

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52915https://wibimmers.com/post/52915Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:33:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:30:56 GMT]]>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

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52914https://wibimmers.com/post/52914Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:30:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:24:05 GMT]]>My wheels that are on the E46:

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They are Volk III that are 18x8 and 18x9. I'm refinishing then before spring. But looking for 18x10 barrels with no luck.

The wheels that are for my E30:

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BBS RS. They will be rebuilt/refinished. They are 16"

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ClassE said:

Michael could just buy my custom Wagenwheels.... Maybe I need a change for spring... Hhmm.

Lemme see. Are they the ones on your e30 now? What color are the centers?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52905https://wibimmers.com/post/52905Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:08:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:59:26 GMT]]>Michael could just buy my custom Wagenwheels.... Maybe I need a change for spring... Hhmm.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52904https://wibimmers.com/post/52904Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:59:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:43:06 GMT]]>I bought my wheels from some dude in Michigan off Bimmerforums, they are in the long and regularly interrupted refinishing process:

WEDS Bavaria, 15x6.5, 2 piece, 13.5lbs each

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i_love_cars said:

mike I guess it all depends on how much you value being different from the crowd - in the case of E30, I think the only time you'd notice how similar the 002r is to other E30 wheels is at a BMW gathering/show. I love the style and personally, I would be happy to look at 100 E30s with those wheels.

I think the 003r could work (can anyone photoshop that shit in???) , but there is just something really classic about the design in the 002r.

I smell what your steppin in. The 002r's look super clean on e30's. I do like having something differnt tho. But when I look at my car I want to see something I really like just not something that looks kind of good but differnt. Photo shop would be very helpful as there are no on car pics of the 003r out there yet. I even contacted ESM to see if they had any.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52900https://wibimmers.com/post/52900Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:17:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:03:47 GMT]]>I like the 003r.

As far as wheels go, I just buy what I can find on craigslist for cheap.  such as my contour reps, I do really like them though.  I do not care for the big wheel craze and the 16's are perfect on the e36 IMO.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52899https://wibimmers.com/post/52899Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:03:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:58:26 GMT]]>Both style will look good on an E30 - just pick your preference.

Fake bolt heads do bother me tho... But to each their own.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52898https://wibimmers.com/post/52898Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:58:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:37:06 GMT]]>mike I guess it all depends on how much you value being different from the crowd - in the case of E30, I think the only time you'd notice how similar the 002r is to other E30 wheels is at a BMW gathering/show. I love the style and personally, I would be happy to look at 100 E30s with those wheels. 

I think the 003r could work (can anyone photoshop that shit in???) , but there is just something really classic about the design in the 002r.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52897https://wibimmers.com/post/52897Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:37:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:51:23 GMT]]>Those look great Earl. Anyways I have Forgestar F14 superdeep concaves in textured bronze on my 335i. And am trying to decide between 2 ESM wheels for my e30. Either the 002r or the 003r. I like the 002r a lot but that style seems to have been done to death on the e30 platform. The 003r is new for 2015. I get pretty good deals through Elliot at ModBargains being as I have ordered multiple wheel sets from him. First wheel is the 003r second is the 002r. What do you guys think? I'm leaning toward the 003r because it's differnt.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52896https://wibimmers.com/post/52896Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:51:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:50:26 GMT]]>For BMW, best bang for your buck IMO is Apex. model-specific offsets right off the shelf, and wheels design specifically to look really good on BMW ala every EC-7 and ARC-8 ever made. 

For my car (and most other modern BMWs), I feel that split-spoke design of the EC-7 / ARC-8 is spot on.

For a more classic BMW look, like an E30, I would for sure pick up something like a BBS Super RS. 

I currently have VMR-710 and love the fitment and the dark shade of gunmetal. Looks stellar against crimson red paint. What I am not happy about is the fact that there is clearcoat peeling. That said, the EC-7 is comparable in gunmetal so I will probably look to put EC-7 on for the street, and VMR-710 will be used for when I go to the track.

For most popular BMW brands, I find the best way to source wheels is group buys on 1addicts/bimmerpost, etc.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52895https://wibimmers.com/post/52895Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:50:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:52:05 GMT]]>I buy wheels from Germany and then make them pretty.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52888https://wibimmers.com/post/52888Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:52:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Wheels thread: Where to buy, what you're running, what you want. EVERYTHING WHEELS. on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:31:39 GMT]]>Place holder post for tomorrow AM.

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