Is there a cheaper alternative to 360 Forged Mesh 8's ?

DarthDingo · 06-19-2009, 09:32 PM

I totally love Catch M3's E90, hand downs one of the best E90's ever. Well another killer E90 is the red Beast done by Ind, that is awesome too.

I am looking to get into an E90 next month, and first thing I want to get are new shoes, lowering, and window tint. I am having the hardest times finding the right design of wheels I like, but seeing Catch M3's car, the more and more I look, I keep going back to digging his rims the most. They are 360 Forged Mesh 8's I believe ?

But the price on those babies with tires is out of my league now to be honest. Does anyone else make a tire that is somewhat close to that design for a more value price ?

labelexec · 06-20-2009, 09:20 PM

HRE, VIP Modular, IForge

askiles · 06-21-2009, 02:29 AM

HRE is not cheaper. There are a lot of 3 piece wheel companies that have mesh alternatives. Too many to list, but do a search for forged wheels, and just pick one. I would suggest e-mailing Peter @ Wheel Experts, and asking him. He can hook you up. He really is a wheel expert.

-Andy

Adonislike · 06-21-2009, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askiles

HRE is not cheaper. There are a lot of 3 piece wheel companies that have mesh alternatives. Too many to list, but do a search for forged wheels, and just pick one. I would suggest e-mailing Peter @ Wheel Experts, and asking him. He can hook you up. He really is a wheel expert.

-Andy

Yeah, Peter is good. Very helpful

McLuVan · 06-21-2009, 03:29 AM

DPE is cheaper

MrHarris · 06-21-2009, 03:41 AM

DPE

QTRM3 · 06-21-2009, 12:43 PM

Definitely Peter @ Wheel Experts, is the one you have to ask ...

Tropicool · 06-21-2009, 01:28 PM

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labelexec · 06-21-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askiles

HRE is not cheaper. There are a lot of 3 piece wheel companies that have mesh alternatives. Too many to list, but do a search for forged wheels, and just pick one. I would suggest e-mailing Peter @ Wheel Experts, and asking him. He can hook you up. He really is a wheel expert.

-Andy

i got my HRE for less than what I was quoted for 360s

askiles · 06-21-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by labelexec

i got my HRE for less than what I was quoted for 360s

I am assuming that the OP is asking about a 3-piece mesh wheel, not a monoblock mesh wheel. HRE's 3-piece wheels typically cost more. I bought my 360 Forged Mesh 8's for $4,900.

-Andy

DarthDingo · 06-21-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by askiles

I am assuming that the OP is asking about a 3-piece mesh wheel, not a monoblock mesh wheel. HRE's 3-piece wheels typically cost more. I bought my 360 Forged Mesh 8's for $4,900.

-Andy

I am looking to spend half that much maximum for new wheels, would rather spend the rest of my money on engine upgrades and body stuff too.

I like the design of the 360 Meshed 8's in that brushed aluminum look, just seeing if there is a similar wheel for much less from another company ?

swamp2 · 06-21-2009, 08:29 PM

Uhhh, RAC. Link.

aus · 06-21-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthDingo

I am looking to spend half that much maximum for new wheels, would rather spend the rest of my money on engine upgrades and body stuff too.

I like the design of the 360 Meshed 8's in that brushed aluminum look, just seeing if there is a similar wheel for much less from another company ?

You'll have a hard time finding a quality wheel for around $2,500.

DarthDingo · 06-21-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Uhhh, RAC. Link.

Thanks for the link. But it is 70+pages long, I just scrolled through like 10 pages and no pics of these wheels yet ? And what about the price ? I did see the RG4 model pics, but those look lame I am sorry to say. They are form the old gen M cars, don't fit the look of the new E9x series in my opinion.

askiles · 06-21-2009, 10:02 PM

Yeah, unfortunately it will be hard finding what you want for that cheap. You might get lucky and find a used set somewhere.

-Andy

gthirtyfizle · 06-21-2009, 10:07 PM

Cor just came out with a wheel that looks just like the mesh 8. However, im pretty sure it wont b 2500.

DarthDingo · 06-21-2009, 10:11 PM

For now I am digging the VMR V710. I hope they are not crap quality for the good price ? With tires can be had brand new for under $2k
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/wheels_v710.htm

askiles · 06-22-2009, 09:40 AM

Velocity Motoring's wheels are a very good, inexpensive mesh type wheel. They may not be the lightest wheels, but they look good, and they are in your price range with tires.

-Andy

DarthDingo · 06-22-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by askiles

Velocity Motoring's wheels are a very good, inexpensive mesh type wheel. They may not be the lightest wheels, but they look good, and they are in your price range with tires.

-Andy

Thanks.

Which design do you think looks best on an E90 M3 ?
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/wheels.htm

2thdr · 06-22-2009, 04:37 PM

The cost associated with Mesh 8's should be the least of your concerns...there are other things about 360 that come to mind.

swamp2 · 06-22-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthDingo

Thanks for the link. But it is 70+pages long, I just scrolled through like 10 pages and no pics of these wheels yet ? And what about the price ? I did see the RG4 model pics, but those look lame I am sorry to say. They are form the old gen M cars, don't fit the look of the new E9x series in my opinion.

Yes, very long thread. Only for the hardcore...

In short the price is $3750 (edit: for a set of 4!), pics here, group buy closing within a week or so. Colors not finalized but there will be many choices. Hope this helps.

askiles · 06-22-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthDingo

Thanks.

Which design do you think looks best on an E90 M3 ?
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/wheels.htm

Personally, I would go with the VB3's, in the following specs...

19" x 9.5" ET22
19" x 10" ET25

These would look great.

-Andy

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