BBS CH vs. OEM GTS on Space Grey e90?

HennarotM3 · 04-30-2014, 01:12 PM

I need some crowdsourced advice. I want to relegate my OEM 18s to winter duty and get a set of 19s for summer driving. I think I've narrowed it down to the BMW GTS wheels and BBS CH (black w/ stainless lip).

(I realize this is the CH-R, but the general aesthetic is similar)

I have a space grey e90. I'm installing OEM black chrome kidneys and side markers (h/t Steve Thomas BMW). I have an Evolve e-tronic exhaust with chrome tips.

I think I prefer GTS in a vacuum, but I think the chrome lip on the BBS wheels may integrate my exhaust tips better.

What say you all? Please post pics if anyone has this setup. I've seen some pictures of the GTS wheels on SG, but will take more data.

Thanks!

chris s · 04-30-2014, 01:26 PM

OEM GTS goes nicely with SG...e90 or e92. Maybe i'm biased though, not a huge CH fan (kinda dated to me at this point)...and definitely wouldn't go that route b/c of the silver rim protector.

dmk08 · 04-30-2014, 01:29 PM

Aren't those CH-R in the picture?

chris s · 04-30-2014, 01:49 PM

yes, he said that in his OP

dmk08 · 04-30-2014, 01:50 PM

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yes, he said that in his OP

Oh I missed it wedged in between the photos.

I say get CH-R! lol

dagolfpro · 04-30-2014, 02:15 PM

I vote GTS. Love the style of ZCP more than CH-R. I had titanium CH-R and didn't like them as much.

mPlasticDesign · 04-30-2014, 02:16 PM

I actually prefer the BBS CH over the CH-R's. Also prefer it without the polished lip protector. I think they are timeless in design.

But yeah, this thread is a bit confusing with the CH-R pics. So maybe these pics will help.

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HennarotM3 · 04-30-2014, 03:56 PM

The pic of just the wheel is CH. The pic of wheels on car is CH-R because I couldn't find a pic of CHs on an e9x.

dmk08 · 04-30-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dagolfpro

I vote GTS. Love the style of ZCP more than CH-R. I had titanium CH-R and didn't like them as much.

I love my ZCP wheels too. I just wish they were GTS version, a little wider, and a little more aggressive offset.

They actually don't look that bad now that I have V3. They tuck in the rear a little

dozaiya · 04-30-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

I love my ZCP wheels too. I just wish they were GTS version, a little wider, and a little more aggressive offset.

They actually don't look that bad now that I have V3. They tuck in the rear a little

i thought zcp and gts wheels are identical except the finish

dozaiya · 04-30-2014, 06:59 PM

i like the CH-R having less spokes so it looks less crowded, but i also prefer the concavity on the 359m more, so it's a hard decision

Amirsm3 · 05-01-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

i thought zcp and gts wheels are identical except the finish

That's what I thought, too.

dmk08 · 05-01-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

i thought zcp and gts wheels are identical except the finish

They are that's why I said "I just wish ...".

Amirsm3 · 05-01-2014, 09:58 AM

Ah true that.

dmk08 · 05-01-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

i like the CH-R having less spokes so it looks less crowded, but i also prefer the concavity on the 359m more, so it's a hard decision

I'm sure the CH-R are much easier to clean. The ZCP are not friendly lol.

Amirsm3 · 05-01-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

I'm sure the CH-R are much easier to clean. The ZCP are not friendly lol.

ZCP wheels piss me off, lol.

Millie · 05-01-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

ZCP wheels piss me off, lol.

Sonax wheel cleaner bro.

dmk08 · 05-01-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Millie

Sonax wheel cleaner bro.

Most overrated product on this board. Bought 3 bottles. Was so disappointed.

W/// · 05-01-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Millie

Sonax wheel cleaner bro.

Buy Eagle One Wheel Cleaner for 1/3 the price. Honestly though, I barely use wheel cleaners anymore. Bought myself a $180 power washer and that's way more useful.

zamboni · 05-18-2014, 12:03 AM

GTS would looks great with your SG.

1MOREMOD · 05-18-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

GTS would looks great with your SG.

+1

M3Pedal · 05-18-2014, 12:54 AM

Check out this thread, http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439800 .

I have a SG E92 and I have yet to see another I like more than M3E92's car. I am sold on the CH on space grey. He has made many changes in the thread so you should get some good ideas there.

04-30-2014, 01:12 PM	#1
HennarotM3 Lieutenant 11 Rep 404 Posts Drives: e30 M3, e90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (0)	BBS CH vs. OEM GTS on Space Grey e90? I need some crowdsourced advice. I want to relegate my OEM 18s to winter duty and get a set of 19s for summer driving. I think I've narrowed it down to the BMW GTS wheels and BBS CH (black w/ stainless lip). (I realize this is the CH-R, but the general aesthetic is similar) I have a space grey e90. I'm installing OEM black chrome kidneys and side markers (h/t Steve Thomas BMW). I have an Evolve e-tronic exhaust with chrome tips. I think I prefer GTS in a vacuum, but I think the chrome lip on the BBS wheels may integrate my exhaust tips better. What say you all? Please post pics if anyone has this setup. I've seen some pictures of the GTS wheels on SG, but will take more data. Thanks! __________________ e30 M3 \| e90 M3 \| e60 M5 (retired) \| e30 325is (retired) \| e36 M3/4 (retired) \| e90 335i (retired) \| '87 Buick Grand National (retired)
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04-30-2014, 01:26 PM	#2
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	OEM GTS goes nicely with SG...e90 or e92. Maybe i'm biased though, not a huge CH fan (kinda dated to me at this point)...and definitely wouldn't go that route b/c of the silver rim protector. __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7316 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	Aren't those CH-R in the picture?
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chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	yes, he said that in his OP __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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04-30-2014, 02:15 PM	#6
dagolfpro Colonel 247 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	I vote GTS. Love the style of ZCP more than CH-R. I had titanium CH-R and didn't like them as much. __________________ 2011.75 E90 AW \| DCT \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| Prem Sound \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| Mods List: Evolve Exhaust \| M Perf Steering Wheel \| Tint \| Lux \| Hardwired V1 \| KW V3 \| Volshlag CP \| Brembo BBK \| BBS FI \| Yokohama AD08 R\| Schroth 4 Point Harness \| Challenge GT Diffuser \| OEM GTS Wing\| GTS Lip\| I lied earlier, I wasn't done with mod, but I swear, I'm done now, no more mods...
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mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	I actually prefer the BBS CH over the CH-R's. Also prefer it without the polished lip protector. I think they are timeless in design. But yeah, this thread is a bit confusing with the CH-R pics. So maybe these pics will help. No polished lip protector: __________________ Last edited by mPlasticDesign; 04-30-2014 at 02:23 PM..
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HennarotM3 Lieutenant 11 Rep 404 Posts Drives: e30 M3, e90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (0)	The pic of just the wheel is CH. The pic of wheels on car is CH-R because I couldn't find a pic of CHs on an e9x.
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04-30-2014, 06:59 PM	#11
dozaiya Captain 236 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2011 MW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (1)	i like the CH-R having less spokes so it looks less crowded, but i also prefer the concavity on the 359m more, so it's a hard decision
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	Ah true that. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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M3Pedal Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport [0.00] 2013 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Check out this thread, http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439800 . I have a SG E92 and I have yet to see another I like more than M3E92's car. I am sold on the CH on space grey. He has made many changes in the thread so you should get some good ideas there. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe, 6MT, Space Gray/Black, ZCP
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