TE37 in Gun Metal or OEM M6 Wheels?

Kev · 10-22-2009, 03:24 PM

So I'm trying to get my car ready for the winter. I have sold my two sets of aftermarket wheels so I am looking to buy another set of wheels for my winter tires. Which one of the following would you prefer?

1. OEM M6 Wheels

2. VOLK RACING LE37T refinished in Gun Metal (powder coat)

Both of these are forged rims and they are comparable in pricing (the TE37 is obviously more expensive than the M6 wheels after refinishing) and weight. The TE37 will require a set of 10mm spacers front and back to bring them out to M3 offset.

Kev · 10-22-2009, 04:37 PM

forgot to add that the LE37T will need 10mm spacers front and back to bring them to M3 offsets, whereas the M6 wheels won't need any spacers.

Lemans_Blue_M · 10-22-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

forgot to add that the LE37T will need 10mm spacers front and back to bring them to M3 offsets, whereas the M6 wheels won't need any spacers.

Go with the OEM M6 wheels Kev...

They're cheaper, very easy to clean, and easily replaceable if nessesary.

Besides, the wheels are going to be used for winter duty anyway. The wheels will be subjected to very harsh conditions for several months. Why spend more money than you have to?

Save the extra cash you were going to spend on the Volks.

SV Concepts · 10-22-2009, 05:47 PM

I'm not a fan of the M6 wheel at the best of times, but putting it on an M3 doesn't rub me the right way.

Kev · 10-22-2009, 10:28 PM

Looks like people like the TE37 better

bunnn · 10-22-2009, 11:08 PM

dont remember if it was you, but I thought you had neez winters =D .. but i vote OEM too...you're a real wheel whore, i've only been here fora few months and i know haha

Kev · 10-22-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnn

dont remember if it was you, but I thought you had neez winters =D .. but i vote OEM too...you're a real wheel whore, i've only been here fora few months and i know haha

You remembered correctly. That was me

stressdoc · 10-23-2009, 09:02 AM

The TE37s are lighter, but for winter, my priorities would be durability, snow/ice build-up, and price.

ah gon · 10-23-2009, 09:45 AM

not really like to use the spacer.i picked oem M6 wheels.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-23-2009, 10:02 AM

Damn, I can't believe this is even a thread worthy question?!
Volks without a doubt. Soo much better

Nawaaz · 10-23-2009, 10:09 AM

VOLK LE37T refinished in Gun Metal

MaxBoost335 · 10-23-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jlevi SW

I'm not a fan of the M6 wheel at the best of times, but putting it on an M3 doesn't rub me the right way.

+1

For the M3, the TE37 just looks good together

King Tut · 10-23-2009, 10:30 AM

Damn that is a sexy M3. Whose is that?

Kev · 10-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

The TE37s are lighter, but for winter, my priorities would be durability, snow/ice build-up, and price.

Durability would be my concern too. The good thing about Seattle is that we do care about the Salmon population here and don't use salt in the winter, so there's less corrosion to the undercarriage and the wheels.

Kev · 10-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Damn that is a sexy M3. Whose is that?

LOL~

endofanera7 · 10-23-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Damn that is a sexy M3. Whose is that?

Belongs to this dude

doba_s · 10-23-2009, 10:59 AM

voted for M6 but you should get what ever is cheaper !

Subw00er · 10-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Thats what I did. Just bought inexpensive M6 replicas for winter.

Kev · 10-23-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

voted for M6 but you should get what ever is cheaper !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subw00er

Thats what I did. Just bought inexpensive M6 replicas for winter.

Truth is, the M6 wheels will be about 600-800 dollars cheaper than the TE37s. The refinish in gun metal is about 400 and the spacers are 200 front and back. They are not signifcantly more expensive than the M6 reps and are far lighter and stronger than the M6 reps.

1clean335i · 10-23-2009, 12:03 PM

Volks man!!!!

kmac1980 · 10-23-2009, 12:43 PM

Are OEM M6 wheels really that much cheaper than TE37s? I thought most of BMWs higher end OEM wheels are quite pricey.

Unless you're referring to M6 replicas or buy them used.

Kev · 10-23-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

Are OEM M6 wheels really that much cheaper than TE37s? I thought most of BMWs higher end OEM wheels are quite pricey.

Unless you're referring to M6 replicas or buy them used.

Both of them are used, the M6 are actually mint from trade in. It's about 200 cheaper than the TE37 used. I don't need to use spacers and refinish them in gun metal, so over all, I can save about 800-1000 over the TE37. That's good for a Challenge diffuser

View Poll Results: Which wheel do you prefer?
OEM M6 Wheels	22	36.07%
VOLK LE37T refinished in Gun Metal	39	63.93%
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10-22-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	TE37 in Gun Metal or OEM M6 Wheels? So I'm trying to get my car ready for the winter. I have sold my two sets of aftermarket wheels so I am looking to buy another set of wheels for my winter tires. Which one of the following would you prefer? 1. OEM M6 Wheels 2. VOLK RACING LE37T refinished in Gun Metal (powder coat) Both of these are forged rims and they are comparable in pricing (the TE37 is obviously more expensive than the M6 wheels after refinishing) and weight. The TE37 will require a set of 10mm spacers front and back to bring them out to M3 offset. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } Last edited by Kev; 10-22-2009 at 11:14 PM.
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10-22-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	forgot to add that the LE37T will need 10mm spacers front and back to bring them to M3 offsets, whereas the M6 wheels won't need any spacers. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

10-22-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	Looks like people like the TE37 better __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

10-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#6
bunnn Colonel Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,198 iTrader: (12)	dont remember if it was you, but I thought you had neez winters =D .. but i vote OEM too...you're a real wheel whore, i've only been here fora few months and i know haha __________________ Cheers Ben

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SV Concepts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 5,869 iTrader: (10)	I'm not a fan of the M6 wheel at the best of times, but putting it on an M3 doesn't rub me the right way.

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stressdoc Moderator Drives: 335 E90 ZSP+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MO Posts: 9,341 iTrader: (0)	The TE37s are lighter, but for winter, my priorities would be durability, snow/ice build-up, and price. __________________ My not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Quaife, BMW Perf & M3 suspension, V5, M-sport, ... Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279

10-23-2009, 09:45 AM	#9
ah gon Colonel Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vancouver b.c. canada Posts: 2,280 iTrader: (12)	not really like to use the spacer.i picked oem M6 wheels. __________________

10-23-2009, 10:02 AM	#10
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King Tut Former M3 Owner Drives: Porsche Cayman R Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (1)	Damn that is a sexy M3. Whose is that? __________________ King Tut 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2012 Porsche Cayman R: cayman.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com

10-23-2009, 10:59 AM	#17
doba_s Major General Drives: M3, 1M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6,105 iTrader: (26)	voted for M6 but you should get what ever is cheaper !

10-23-2009, 11:15 AM	#18
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch Drives: 08e92M, 03e46M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,198 iTrader: (2)	Thats what I did. Just bought inexpensive M6 replicas for winter. __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740

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10-23-2009, 12:43 PM	#21
kmac1980 Major Drives: '11 535xi, (former '08 M3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,028 iTrader: (1)	Are OEM M6 wheels really that much cheaper than TE37s? I thought most of BMWs higher end OEM wheels are quite pricey. Unless you're referring to M6 replicas or buy them used.

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