2009

Victory Road · 08-21-2009, 04:38 PM

2009 has been a time of economic downturn and struggle for many individuals and companies. The wheel market on the other hand has been pumping out many wheels. The freshly released wheels have all new designs as well as new manufacturing techniques resulting in stronger and lighter wheels! Wheelsto wanted to take the time towards the end of the season to recap some of the exciting wheel releases from various premium manufacturers.

BBS - The all and mighty, always popular
CH-R was released in 20" version with 19" confirmed for release by the end of the year

LM was released with 2 new finishes in the US, Diamond Black and Gold

LM-R was released in Diamond Black in the US

Rays - One of our favorites around the shop
Volk G2 - The second generation TE37 in 19" and 20" models both featuring a slightly differing design

Volk RE30 was released in a new finish, Black Machining, for BMW application

57 Motorsport G07WT was released for BMW fitment

Strahlen TE - new forged monoblock specifically made for BMW fitment

Yokohama
AVS F15 is a new forged offering from the guys at Yokohama

Advan RS-D is now available from Advan. A high quality, lightweight, cast wheel.

Advan RZ is also a high quality, lightweight, cast wheel that is similar to the RS. This is unfortunately, not available for BMW application...yet.

Alloy Technic - A new company that is offering VERY lightweight forged wheels for BMW applications
Mesh is my favorite wheel for the year. So lightweight and a great spin on the popular mesh design.
20x10.5

B9 is a fresh new wheel design

Modulare Wheels is another new company offering 3 piece forged wheels
M11

M12

M14

M3

M4

M6

Klassen released a fresh new forged monoblock series
CFV

CSV

Work Wheels - The Gnosis Line is a new line specifically designed with the Euro crowd in mind
GS1

GS2

GS3

GS4 was just recently released in Japan and we have heard they are on their way to the states at some point.

SSR released two wheels, one of which seems to replace the Type C
Werfen GT-03 is a revival of the classic GT-3

Type-F is currently only available for Japanese models, but hopefully we will see some euro fitment in the near future.

HRE - Teaming up Dymag HRE released two carbon fibre barreled wheels with forged aluminium centers
CF40

CF43

NKB is a new brand being brought to the US market offering both forged and high quality cast.
510M is a three piece cast mesh style wheel

086R is a one piece forged 10 spoke wheel

510R is a one piece forged mesh style wheel

036M is another three piece cast mesh style wheel

Elite 8 is a three piece cast wheel

Core has some very high quality interesting wheel releases
F1 Brava

F1 Mesh

This is not a complete list either. So many different wheels have been released from all types of companies from premium forged brands to budget brands. Wheels are continually evolving in both style and quality. I can't wait to see what is released for next year!

If you have any questions about the mentioned wheels feel free to contact us or post up and discuss right here!

KINGLEH · 08-21-2009, 05:06 PM

a big year for Wheel designs.. Even the TE37 got redesigned!...

With technology helping.. Lots of great new stuff... I would like to have about 6 or 7 dif wheels on my car... and a pit crew to help me change them..

isugoo · 08-21-2009, 05:41 PM

In CH-R section, arent' those CH black edition in the E92 AW picture?
CH-R has skinnier spokes and silver Motorsport but the AW M3 picture has: fatter spokes (CH) and no silver motorsport (CH).

Can you confirm please?

Victory Road · 08-21-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

In CH-R section, arent' those CH black edition in the E92 AW picture?
CH-R has skinnier spokes and silver Motorsport but the AW M3 picture has: fatter spokes (CH) and no silver motorsport (CH).

Can you confirm please?

Good catch. I replaced it with an actual picture of CH-R. Thanks!

boostedtwin · 08-21-2009, 08:09 PM

Any more info on the Strahlen TE Volks? Specs? Price? Colors?

Very nice 5 spoke single piece wheel.

datbimmerdoe · 08-21-2009, 08:10 PM

+1 Brilliant post!!!

Lemans_Blue_M · 08-21-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedtwin

Any more info on the Strahlen TE Volks? Specs? Price? Colors?

Very nice 5 spoke single piece wheel.

Yes they are very nice, very clean, wheel design.

Here are the available sizes that fit the E90, E92, & E93 M3...

Strahlen TE forged wheel

Front wheel options:

19 x 8.5 +29 offset
19 x 9.5 +23 offset

Rear wheel option:

19 x 10.5 +23 offset

Available in only 1 standard finish (for the time being):

Gun Metal /w/ Polished outer lip

By the way...Strahlen is a German word that means "rays".

So the inside joke is...they named these "RAYS" TE wheels. (parent company of VOLK)

KonigsTiger · 08-21-2009, 08:37 PM

Those BBS are soooo nice.

drivendriver · 08-21-2009, 10:20 PM

I like the Alloy Technic B9. Any more info on pricing and availability?

Lemans_Blue_M · 08-22-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivendriver

I like the Alloy Technic B9. Any more info on pricing and availability?

Sizes and offsets available for the Alloy Technic B9 in a E9X M3 fitment:

19 x 8.5 et25
19 x 9.5 et20

20 x 9.0 et27
20 x 10.5 et27

Finish options are:

*Silver
*Black
*Charcoal
*Brushed /w/ Clear coat

Contact Frank@WheelSTO for pricing.

aus · 08-24-2009, 01:51 AM

Very nice summary. Thanks.

Just an FYI, these pics are not working for me.

Quote:

[Volk RE30 was released in a new finish, Black Machining, for BMW application

57 Motorsport G07WT was released for BMW fitment

Strahlen TE - new forged monoblock specifically made for BMW fitment

4emthree5 · 08-24-2009, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Yes they are very nice, very clean, wheel design.

Here are the available sizes that fit the E90, E92, & E93 M3...

Strahlen TE forged wheel

Front wheel options:

19 x 8.5 +29 offset
19 x 9.5 +23 offset

Rear wheel option:

19 x 10.5 +23 offset

Available in only 1 standard finish (for the time being):

Gun Metal /w/ Polished outer lip

By the way...Strahlen is a German word that means "rays".

So the inside joke is...they named these "RAYS" TE wheels. (parent company of VOLK)

Everytime I see these pics of those wheels

I wonder why Volk/Rays never make 10" rears

AmmNick · 08-24-2009, 04:00 AM

Great Post! +2

I'll be saving this page in my favourites and having a good think about which is an option for my AW e92 . Right now I'm loving the BBS's and Yokahama offerings.

Victory Road · 08-24-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedtwin

Any more info on the Strahlen TE Volks? Specs? Price? Colors?

Very nice 5 spoke single piece wheel.

I love these wheels for M!!!

Looks like Lemans took care of the details (Thanks Lemans!), but I would just like to add these retail for $4120 for the 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 set. Contact me for better pricing though

aus · 08-30-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmmNick

Great Post! +2

I'll be saving this page in my favourites and having a good think about which is an option for my AW e92 . Right now I'm loving the BBS's and Yokahama offerings.

The problem is, you'll like one wheel for a few months, then another wheel starts to look good, and so on and so on. It's never ending.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank@wheelsto

I love these wheels for M!!!

Looks like Lemans took care of the details (Thanks Lemans!), but I would just like to add these retail for $4120 for the 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 set. Contact me for better pricing though

Anyone know what the difference between the Strahlen and G2's? They look so similar I wonder why they made both wheels. It looks like the spokes are wider on the Strahlen (which I prefer).

And why the hell did VOLK make the G2 in 19" look different than in 20"??

Ryan@IND · 09-02-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Anyone know what the difference between the Strahlen and G2's? They look so similar I wonder why they made both wheels. It looks like the spokes are wider on the Strahlen (which I prefer).

And why the hell did VOLK make the G2 in 19" look different than in 20"??

The strahlen TE and G2 are quite different in terms of designs.

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Also, the Strahlen TE is specific to BMW only. I believe they are also marketed separately in Japan through authorized Strahlen dealers only....

Akara1 · 09-03-2009, 03:06 PM

This car looks amazing, anyone know what the setup is?

Lemans_Blue_M · 09-03-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akara1

This car looks amazing, anyone know what the setup is?

BBS CH-R wheels...

Front wheels: 20 x 9, offset +24
Rear wheels: 20 x 10.5, offset +24

Dropped on RD Sport springs. (1.2" front, 0.9" rear)

Tire sizes are:

Front: 245/30/20

Rear: 285/30/20

asng · 09-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Does NKB have a website? any more info on their wheels?

leemik · 09-03-2009, 10:37 PM

I think I may have to go all out next spring with a set of HRE CF40's in Gloss Charcoal.. any idea if the 19's clear the 380mm Brembos?

Ryan@IND · 09-04-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asng

Does NKB have a website? any more info on their wheels?

here is the website: www.s-2.co.jp
The US website will be up soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leemik

I think I may have to go all out next spring with a set of HRE CF40's in Gloss Charcoal.. any idea if the 19's clear the 380mm Brembos?

Mike: let's do it! and i have to call HRE about that Brembo fitment... hmmm?

RENN Spec · 09-04-2009, 03:36 PM

Can't forget Works 11R!

08-21-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
Victory Road Major 113 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (6)	2009 - A recap of wheel releases 2009 has been a time of economic downturn and struggle for many individuals and companies. The wheel market on the other hand has been pumping out many wheels. The freshly released wheels have all new designs as well as new manufacturing techniques resulting in stronger and lighter wheels! Wheelsto wanted to take the time towards the end of the season to recap some of the exciting wheel releases from various premium manufacturers. BBS - The all and mighty, always popular CH-R was released in 20" version with 19" confirmed for release by the end of the year LM was released with 2 new finishes in the US, Diamond Black and Gold LM-R was released in Diamond Black in the US Rays - One of our favorites around the shop Volk G2 - The second generation TE37 in 19" and 20" models both featuring a slightly differing design Volk RE30 was released in a new finish, Black Machining, for BMW application 57 Motorsport G07WT was released for BMW fitment Strahlen TE - new forged monoblock specifically made for BMW fitment Yokohama AVS F15 is a new forged offering from the guys at Yokohama Advan RS-D is now available from Advan. A high quality, lightweight, cast wheel. Advan RZ is also a high quality, lightweight, cast wheel that is similar to the RS. This is unfortunately, not available for BMW application...yet. Alloy Technic - A new company that is offering VERY lightweight forged wheels for BMW applications Mesh is my favorite wheel for the year. So lightweight and a great spin on the popular mesh design. 20x10.5 B9 is a fresh new wheel design Modulare Wheels is another new company offering 3 piece forged wheels M11 M12 M14 M3 M4 M6 Klassen released a fresh new forged monoblock series CFV CSV Work Wheels - The Gnosis Line is a new line specifically designed with the Euro crowd in mind GS1 GS2 GS3 GS4 was just recently released in Japan and we have heard they are on their way to the states at some point. SSR released two wheels, one of which seems to replace the Type C Werfen GT-03 is a revival of the classic GT-3 Type-F is currently only available for Japanese models, but hopefully we will see some euro fitment in the near future. HRE - Teaming up Dymag HRE released two carbon fibre barreled wheels with forged aluminium centers CF40 CF43 NKB is a new brand being brought to the US market offering both forged and high quality cast. 510M is a three piece cast mesh style wheel 086R is a one piece forged 10 spoke wheel 510R is a one piece forged mesh style wheel 036M is another three piece cast mesh style wheel Elite 8 is a three piece cast wheel Core has some very high quality interesting wheel releases F1 Brava F1 Mesh This is not a complete list either. So many different wheels have been released from all types of companies from premium forged brands to budget brands. Wheels are continually evolving in both style and quality. I can't wait to see what is released for next year! If you have any questions about the mentioned wheels feel free to contact us or post up and discuss right here! Last edited by Victory Road; 08-21-2009 at 06:19 PM..
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KINGLEH Major 98 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	a big year for Wheel designs.. Even the TE37 got redesigned!... With technology helping.. Lots of great new stuff... I would like to have about 6 or 7 dif wheels on my car... and a pit crew to help me change them.. __________________
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isugoo Major General 247 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	In CH-R section, arent' those CH black edition in the E92 AW picture? CH-R has skinnier spokes and silver Motorsport but the AW M3 picture has: fatter spokes (CH) and no silver motorsport (CH). Can you confirm please? __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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