BEST 19' Rims for $1500 Total?

SoCalM3Mang · 07-15-2009, 08:27 PM

Hey Guys!

I've spent a good bit of money modding my beast already and just don't really want to spend MAD LOOT on some big 20's like I did on my 550i. Besides, I don't think 20's look very good on the M3. Rolling the fenders just isn't right IMO.

I am really kind of clueless as to which rims to get for my cheap ass budgetary constraints. I only have 6200 Miles on my original factory tires.

What do you you think? I want to keep my Murdered look for sure and black is my choice. Step lip isn't important but would consider if it looked good.

What I must have is:

Lighter than Stock
Equally strong as OEM or better

I am perfectly fine with my Stock 19' OEM Powder Coated rims now. But thought I'd throw this out there to see what kind of feedback I'd get. If there is nothing that would replace my current performance in this price range, its all gravy.

Thanks for your recommendations or thoughts.

503Alex · 07-15-2009, 09:02 PM

How about these Forgestar wheels?:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=forgestar

They are lighter than OEM (http://bmw.pencilgeek.org/WheelsDB.html) and are said to be very strong.

503Alex · 07-15-2009, 09:04 PM

They look pretty good on Johnny Lin's car too:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281075

rAdzM · 07-15-2009, 10:06 PM

how about this one? I think they go for around 1600.

askiles · 07-16-2009, 12:08 AM

The VMR line of wheels is hard to beat for the price. Check them out.

-Andy

SV Concepts III · 07-16-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askiles

The VMR line of wheels is hard to beat for the price. Check them out.

-Andy

+1 Exactly what I would suggest.

SoCalM3Mang · 07-16-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz182

how about this one? I think they go for around 1600.

What's up brother? See you in two days.

I don't see how those look better than my current OEM's powder coated Satin?

Also-What brand is that? Are those VMR's?

anthony @ eas · 07-16-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalM3Mang

Also-What brand is that? Are those VMR's?

Yes, those are the VMR V713s in matte black.

modbargains · 07-16-2009, 12:51 PM

You're describing your next set of ForgeStar wheels pretty much

Flow form casted = light weight and strength. This process is used by BBS, Enkei, RAYS, and Advan. Speaks for itself when some of the top wheel manufacturers in the world have been using this process for years. The ForgeStar difference is that they are custom made and the price point is incredible

Here is a set that we did for member, jlaw, Piano Black on Alpine White.

serven7 · 07-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Whatever wheels you go with its a good thing you're so humble.

Locksmythe · 07-16-2009, 04:20 PM

Tire rack lists breyton gts-r coming out in this price range soon, but still no weight info last I saw.

Lemans_Blue_M · 07-16-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locksmythe

Tire rack lists breyton gts-r coming out in this price range soon, but still no weight info last I saw.

Be careful guys. Breyton has had some quaility control issues. The GTS-R wheels look good, but apparantly the strength and durability of this brand is somewhat questionable...

isugoo · 07-16-2009, 06:01 PM

Found this from E90post.
TE-37 Matte Black Replica with M3 Offset.

E9X M:
19x8.5 ET35, 19x9.5 ET22
Matte Black ($899 shipped - Vortex Turing Pre-order special

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275951

Lemans_Blue_M · 07-16-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

Found this from E90post.
TE-37 Matte Black Replica with M3 Offset.

E9X M:
19x8.5 ET35, 19x9.5 ET22
Matte Black ($899 shipped - Vortex Turing Pre-order special

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275951

Wow...that company has BALLS.

If I owned VOLK, I'd be on the phone with my lawyers right now...

david @ eas · 07-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalM3Mang

What's up brother? See you in two days.

I don't see how those look better than my current OEM's powder coated Satin?

Also-What brand is that? Are those VMR's?

Yeah I think it's time you came by the shop again to make another visit

Since you're coming in two days, don't make a decision yet. I've got a few things that you might want to take a look at... Those Matte Black V713's are for sale

SoCalM3Mang · 07-17-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

Yeah I think it's time you came by the shop again to make another visit

Since you're coming in two days, don't make a decision yet. I've got a few things that you might want to take a look at... Those Matte Black V713's are for sale

Hey Bro!

I was talking to Richard (RADZ) about going up to SLO for the Annual E60.Net Meet. Are you going to?

What do those VMR Rims weigh? And feel free to PM me a price.

Both the Forgestar and VMR rims look good to me.

M3_WC · 07-17-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Be careful guys. Breyton has had some quaility control issues. The GTS-R wheels look good, but apparantly the strength and durability of this brand is somewhat questionable...

Please post some links to these quality control issues.

I have never heard anything bad about Breyton. Only thing is their previous wheels were very heavy. But their new wheel lines are actually very light.

Johnny Lin · 07-17-2009, 04:04 AM

The VMR is heavy as far as I heard. My buddy got a set of VMR 710 and its heavy. But they sure do looks awesome. The Forgestar cost a tiny bit more than the VMR, but it weight less.

david @ eas · 07-17-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalM3Mang

Hey Bro!

I was talking to Richard (RADZ) about going up to SLO for the Annual E60.Net Meet. Are you going to?

What do those VMR Rims weigh? And feel free to PM me a price.

Both the Forgestar and VMR rims look good to me.

I'll check my schedule for the E60 meet, but I've heard about it so it's in consideration

The V710's are roughly 25lbs give or take a 1/2lbs.

V713's are going to be around the same weight as well, but if you come down here, we can weigh them in front of you with the tires to see which set up you would rather have in terms of weight.

Sent you a PM too

crimsone90 · 07-17-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

I'll check my schedule for the E60 meet, but I've heard about it so it's in consideration

The V710's are roughly 25lbs give or take a 1/2lbs.

V713's are going to be around the same weight as well, but if you come down here, we can weigh them in front of you with the tires to see which set up you would rather have in terms of weight.

Sent you a PM too

VMR lists their V710 and V713 wheels at 25.5lbs and 27.0lbs. I doubt they are 25.0lbs. Please provide customers with accurate information.

To the OP, if you want light and strong wheels, VMR is not the way to go. I`ll check Forgestar based on your budget.

noxredna · 07-17-2009, 11:27 PM

I have the Foregstar F14s - they are great wheels don't get me wrong but they are not the strongest around. I've only had it for a month, did a trip up to new york city and went out on the track and my right front wheels bent slightly causing vibration when I drive right about 60mph... I suspect I must have bent it when I was up in New York city.

Honestly speaking, you're not gonna get fantastic wheels for 1500 or less.. It is also a downgrade from our forged 19" wheels which are terribly strong. But then again, if your going for the looks, and especially if you are in this board, it's so tempting to get an aftermarket wheel.

I'm probably gonna fix the foregstars when I get back after summer, but if I could do it all over again - save up and wait it out.. and buy a set of forged wheels.

stylinexpat · 07-18-2009, 02:24 AM

For $1500 you are better off keeping your original OEM wheels because anything less will be a step back.. You are trying to find better wheels for half the price of the OEM wheels

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SoCalM3Mang "Makin It Happen-West Coast Style" 42 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Jerez Black 6SPD Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	BEST 19' Rims for $1500 Total? Hey Guys! I've spent a good bit of money modding my beast already and just don't really want to spend MAD LOOT on some big 20's like I did on my 550i. Besides, I don't think 20's look very good on the M3. Rolling the fenders just isn't right IMO. I am really kind of clueless as to which rims to get for my cheap ass budgetary constraints. I only have 6200 Miles on my original factory tires. What do you you think? I want to keep my Murdered look for sure and black is my choice. Step lip isn't important but would consider if it looked good. What I must have is: Lighter than Stock Equally strong as OEM or better I am perfectly fine with my Stock 19' OEM Powder Coated rims now. But thought I'd throw this out there to see what kind of feedback I'd get. If there is nothing that would replace my current performance in this price range, its all gravy. Thanks for your recommendations or thoughts. __________________ 08 BMW E93 6MT Jerez Black\|HAMANN-ed\|Lots of Carbon Fiber\|Eibach E-93 Sprgs\|Advan RS-D's 19x9+22/19x10+20\|AA-SSK-Pulley\|RPI Scoops-Red\|RPI Axle Back Exhaust- Blacked Out Tips\|Hamann Rep CF Lip-Diffuser-Trunk Spoiler\|\|Hamaan Badging
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503Alex Captain 68 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	How about these Forgestar wheels?: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=forgestar They are lighter than OEM (http://bmw.pencilgeek.org/WheelsDB.html) and are said to be very strong. __________________
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503Alex Captain 68 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	They look pretty good on Johnny Lin's car too: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281075 __________________
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rAdzM Smashed! 84 Rep 1,309 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00] 2006 BMW M5 [9.00]	how about this one? I think they go for around 1600. __________________ est. 2008 BBS \| BREMBO \| RECARO \| ig: @euro_rad
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	The VMR line of wheels is hard to beat for the price. Check them out. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	You're describing your next set of ForgeStar wheels pretty much Flow form casted = light weight and strength. This process is used by BBS, Enkei, RAYS, and Advan. Speaks for itself when some of the top wheel manufacturers in the world have been using this process for years. The ForgeStar difference is that they are custom made and the price point is incredible Here is a set that we did for member, jlaw, Piano Black on Alpine White.
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Locksmythe First Lieutenant 48 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Tire rack lists breyton gts-r coming out in this price range soon, but still no weight info last I saw.
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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)	Found this from E90post. TE-37 Matte Black Replica with M3 Offset. E9X M: 19x8.5 ET35, 19x9.5 ET22 Matte Black ($899 shipped - Vortex Turing Pre-order special http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275951 Attached Images __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 832 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	The VMR is heavy as far as I heard. My buddy got a set of VMR 710 and its heavy. But they sure do looks awesome. The Forgestar cost a tiny bit more than the VMR, but it weight less. Last edited by Johnny Lin; 07-17-2009 at 12:25 PM..
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noxredna Captain 63 Rep 672 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 M3, 1M, F10 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore & San Fransisco iTrader: (0)	I have the Foregstar F14s - they are great wheels don't get me wrong but they are not the strongest around. I've only had it for a month, did a trip up to new york city and went out on the track and my right front wheels bent slightly causing vibration when I drive right about 60mph... I suspect I must have bent it when I was up in New York city. Honestly speaking, you're not gonna get fantastic wheels for 1500 or less.. It is also a downgrade from our forged 19" wheels which are terribly strong. But then again, if your going for the looks, and especially if you are in this board, it's so tempting to get an aftermarket wheel. I'm probably gonna fix the foregstars when I get back after summer, but if I could do it all over again - save up and wait it out.. and buy a set of forged wheels.
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stylinexpat Major 415 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	For $1500 you are better off keeping your original OEM wheels because anything less will be a step back.. You are trying to find better wheels for half the price of the OEM wheels
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