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03-04-2011, 02:19 AM | #1 |
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which wheels do you think would look best on an imola red M with performance in mind?
Looking to get new wheels and want light weight for obvious performance, but curious what you guys think would look good in 18"?? I value everyones opinion! My car is an imola red M roadster and also looking to upgrade brakes with red brembo brake calipers. Thanks guys
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03-04-2011, 06:00 AM | #2 |
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is pirce an issue?
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03-04-2011, 09:55 AM | #3 |
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I want silver Advan RSs ir Volk CE 12s for my roadie...
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03-04-2011, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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Volk G2, Volk TE37, Advan RZ-DF... These wheels are extremely light and very attractive.
If you want to spend less you could always go with Apex ARC-8.
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nice... thanks
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My wife would say yes for me, I would rather spend up front for the best and only spend once if I can help it.
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what do you think about BBS CH?
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I was kinda leaning this route. The other variable for me is weight, because I'm a performance slut what is your personal opinion with black wheels? I thought that black wheels would look nice against the imola red and red brembo brakes
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The whole black with a polished lip thing is SOOOO played for me, but it would look good on a red car no doubt. Heard nothing but good things about the forgestar wheels (VERY well priced, good quality) but I'm not sold on the styling. Weight being a factor and cost being not a huge deal you'd probably find something from the japanese companies Volk or Advan. |
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I personally think that black wheels are played out and you can't even appreciate the wheel.
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APEX ARC-8 in hyperblack.
i just put mine on today, will take pics soon
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Thanks for all the great input guys! have any of you noticed a seat of the pants change when going from stock to light weight wheels? I know black is almost over the top, but I still like the look against some colors...red being one
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congrats.... look forward to the pics.
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Here's an example: my 19" TE37's only weigh 19-some lbs. even for the largest wheel out back, which is sized 19x10.5 +22. But the highly-reinforced 19" tire is what kills the overall weight combo. 19" tires look thin, but due to the thinness, they're quite reinforced. So they are actually pretty darn heavy. Whereas a 14" wheel may be 10lbs. each, and is only 9 lbs. lighter than my wheel only. However, the weight savings is in the tires that mounts up on it. 14" tires LOOK big, but they're probably a ton lighter than my 19" tires =] So basically most of the difference is in the tires. So just get some nice tires and alignment and a set of "lightweight" (under 20 lbs.) wheels and you'll be set Last edited by mfanatic325; 03-04-2011 at 06:00 PM.. |
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BBS CHs are heavy... and you can't get concave te37s 18" up front since you'd probably get squared fitment 18x9.5 et22
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Apex ARC-8 in satin black. I'll put up some pics once mine arrive. I'm a stingy government worker that doesn't buy anything I haven't thoroughly researched... although since I flew F-18's, I will never buy anything that say "F14"... the Forgestars DO look good. My money is on Apex because they cater only to BMW and their business depends on us, I appreciate their honesty in regards to strength testing, and their price for spun-forged wheels is unbeatable. It's a business-only suit look. Those that know, appreciate it. Those that don't - F 'em.
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here are some crappy picture taken from my blackberry for now
just to give u an idea how it looks like on imola red my setup is 18x9F and 18x10R with Nitto Invo 245/275 still waiting for H&R springs to go on so don't laugh at my wheel gap please enjoy
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yea black wheels on your red car with a red caliper BBK would look like sex. i would like to see gloss black or piano black. i like the simpler chunky 5 or 6 spoke wheels in black.
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