How do you think aftermarket wheels will look w/o a drop?

ChrisFastM3 · 03-18-2008, 01:37 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm considering going with these wheels & skipping out on getting the OEM 19's" Just looking for your honest opinions. I'm seriously concidering these wheels but, I don't think I wanna drop the car since I'm getting the EDC option. Do you think they'll look good?

[IMG]http://*******ecutives.com/wheels/sevasforged/R22.jpg[/IMG]

They are by SEVAS wheels here in Miami FL, 3 piece custom forged wheels. I'm friends with the owner, he's a class act & his custom wheels are comparable to HRE, IForged, ect.....

hakaida442 · 03-18-2008, 04:26 PM

BTW, comparing it to HRE means that they suck. HRE makes overpriced weak wheels.

ChrisFastM3 · 03-18-2008, 04:35 PM

Hey, I wouldn't go that far. The strongest wheels, no. Weak though, definately not.

Getting back on topic, do you guys think these wheels will look good without the drop or should I just go with the OEM 19's?

rvacha · 03-18-2008, 05:33 PM

Not sure how a drop makes the wheel look better

rvacha · 03-18-2008, 05:44 PM

The R22 wheel is not shown on the web site but every wheel there is described as cast alumium, one piece. They don't look like one piece wheels. All weigh in around 27 pounds, about what you'd expect for cast.

Are you sure the R22 is forged and not cast?

!Xoible · 03-18-2008, 05:45 PM

chrome/high polish FTL. go back to 1995

ChrisFastM3 · 03-18-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rvacha

The R22 wheel is not shown on the web site but every wheel there is described as cast alumium, one piece. They don't look like one piece wheels. All weigh in around 27 pounds, about what you'd expect for cast.

Are you sure the R22 is forged and not cast?

I think your talking about the S22 version they make. The R22 is a custom 3 piece wheel

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Originally Posted by mantis

chrome/high polish FTL. go back to 1995

read above....

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Originally Posted by rvacha

Not sure how a drop makes the wheel look better

The reason why I'm asking is because my current E46 M3 looked like it was a 4x4 after I put my HRE's on. After the drop, it looked AMAZING. I don't think I wanna drop it this time around since I'm going with EDC. Opinions anyone?

!Xoible · 03-18-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisFastM3

The reason why I'm asking is because my current E46 M3 looked like it was a 4x4 after I put my HRE's on. After the drop, it looked AMAZING. I don't think I wanna drop it this time around since I'm going with EDC. Opinions anyone?

i had the same concerned, but was told if i match the wheel/tire sizes of OEM 19's it'll look just like stock and shouldnt look like it was raised.

i think a drop will be necessary anyway, after market wheels with stock height looks kinda weird IMHO

GregW / Oregon · 03-18-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

i had the same concerned, but was told if i match the wheel/tire sizes of OEM 19's it'll look just like stock and shouldnt look like it was raised.

i think a drop will be necessary anyway, after market wheels with stock height looks kinda weird IMHO

Agree. A little drop would be nice even with stock wheels. I may consider some springs after a while, but the suspension is just so darn good now I don't want to mess it up. I'll probably go with some more aggressive monoforged wheels later.

SPEZNAS92 · 03-19-2008, 04:37 AM

is anyone taking into account the addition of low profile tires? i run 235/30/19 on my e46 m3 and it gives a very clean look... see what low pros will work with those wheels

GregW / Oregon · 03-19-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SPEZNAS92

is anyone taking into account the addition of low profile tires? i run 235/30/19 on my e46 m3 and it gives a very clean look... see what low pros will work with those wheels

I can't see giving up performance for some perceived cool look. Rubber bands don't look good, IMHO, destroy ride and compormise handling.

JEllis · 03-19-2008, 08:45 AM

I think the car will look better with a drop, especially in pics, but will also look fine IRL without a drop. H&R makes sport springs that work with EDC. Of course they will probably void your warranty on the EDC mechanism should something break.

Jason

ChrisFastM3 · 03-19-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantis

i had the same concerned, but was told if i match the wheel/tire sizes of OEM 19's it'll look just like stock and shouldnt look like it was raised.

i think a drop will be necessary anyway, after market wheels with stock height looks kinda weird IMHO

I hear ya. That's why I started this tread. Only thing is that this M3 definitely comes with a better stance then the e46.

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I can't see giving up performance for some perceived cool look. Rubber bands don't look good, IMHO, destroy ride and compormise handling.

+1 35's is the lowest I would ever consider & that's with a serious drop. It's just dangerous.

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Originally Posted by JEllis

I think the car will look better with a drop, especially in pics, but will also look fine IRL without a drop. H&R makes sport springs that work with EDC. Of course they will probably void your warranty on the EDC mechanism should something break.

Jason

I had a bad experience with springs on my e46. Shocks go in about 2 seconds give or take

GewoW · 03-19-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hakaida442

BTW, comparing it to HRE means that they suck. HRE makes overpriced weak wheels.

Sorry, no.

Read the last 6 posts:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122667

ChrisFastM3 · 03-19-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

Sorry, no.

Read the last 6 posts:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122667

The 3rd post from the bottom debunks the whole thing. One wheel......... please. +he was tracking it hard core when it happened.

GewoW · 03-19-2008, 05:32 PM

Sorry, no, nothing has been debunked. Why do you assume the wheel breaking is recent?

ChrisFastM3 · 03-19-2008, 07:04 PM

^^^^^^^^^

ok, whatever. Now back on topic. Does anybody have any shots of 19" aftermarket wheels on a M3 w/o a drop?

Thanks in advance!

GewoW · 03-19-2008, 09:32 PM

They had pshopped some for me here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122220

ChrisFastM3 · 03-20-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

They had pshopped some for me here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122220

Thanks, that helped. I'm most likely gonna do it now.

hakaida442 · 03-20-2008, 12:46 PM

!Xoible · 03-20-2008, 12:55 PM

attaching

GewoW · 03-20-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisFastM3

Thanks, that helped. I'm most likely gonna do it now.

Yah np...to me 18'' wheels are too small for the big wheel arches...IMO, a nice 19 fits it perfectly and if it's lowered too much, then it'll just look weird...

Hakaida...when was this taken?

03-18-2008, 01:37 PM	#1
ChrisFastM3 Captain Drives: E46 M3 vert w/ LOTS of mods Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	How do you think aftermarket wheels will look w/o a drop? Hey Guys, I'm considering going with these wheels & skipping out on getting the OEM 19's" Just looking for your honest opinions. I'm seriously concidering these wheels but, I don't think I wanna drop the car since I'm getting the EDC option. Do you think they'll look good? [IMG]http://*******ecutives.com/wheels/sevasforged/R22.jpg[/IMG] They are by SEVAS wheels here in Miami FL, 3 piece custom forged wheels. I'm friends with the owner, he's a class act & his custom wheels are comparable to HRE, IForged, ect.....
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03-18-2008, 05:33 PM	#4
rvacha Captain Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 745 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Not sure how a drop makes the wheel look better __________________ '03 X5 4.4i Blue/Tan '06 E90 330Xi 6MT Sparkling Graphite/Terra '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth <-- Evil Twin

03-18-2008, 05:44 PM	#5
rvacha Captain Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 745 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	The R22 wheel is not shown on the web site but every wheel there is described as cast alumium, one piece. They don't look like one piece wheels. All weigh in around 27 pounds, about what you'd expect for cast. Are you sure the R22 is forged and not cast? __________________ '03 X5 4.4i Blue/Tan '06 E90 330Xi 6MT Sparkling Graphite/Terra '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth <-- Evil Twin

03-19-2008, 08:45 AM	#12
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,424 iTrader: (1)	I think the car will look better with a drop, especially in pics, but will also look fine IRL without a drop. H&R makes sport springs that work with EDC. Of course they will probably void your warranty on the EDC mechanism should something break. Jason __________________

03-19-2008, 05:32 PM	#16
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,770 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.63]	Sorry, no, nothing has been debunked. Why do you assume the wheel breaking is recent? __________________ vv Click for more pics vv Track Vids: http://www.youtube.com/gewow

03-18-2008, 04:26 PM	#2
hakaida442 First Lieutenant Drives: 11 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	BTW, comparing it to HRE means that they suck. HRE makes overpriced weak wheels.

03-18-2008, 04:35 PM	#3
ChrisFastM3 Captain Drives: E46 M3 vert w/ LOTS of mods Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	Hey, I wouldn't go that far. The strongest wheels, no. Weak though, definately not. Getting back on topic, do you guys think these wheels will look good without the drop or should I just go with the OEM 19's?

03-18-2008, 05:45 PM	#6
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03-19-2008, 04:37 AM	#10
SPEZNAS92 First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Studio City Posts: 302 iTrader: (2)	is anyone taking into account the addition of low profile tires? i run 235/30/19 on my e46 m3 and it gives a very clean look... see what low pros will work with those wheels

03-19-2008, 07:04 PM	#17
ChrisFastM3 Captain Drives: E46 M3 vert w/ LOTS of mods Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	^^^^^^^^^ ok, whatever. Now back on topic. Does anybody have any shots of 19" aftermarket wheels on a M3 w/o a drop? Thanks in advance!

03-19-2008, 09:32 PM	#18
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,770 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.63]	They had pshopped some for me here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122220 __________________ vv Click for more pics vv Track Vids: http://www.youtube.com/gewow

03-20-2008, 12:46 PM	#20
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