Volk Racing TE37 Flat Black Wheels

King Tut · 03-01-2009, 10:17 PM

Figured I would post the pictures of my new wheels in here for anyone looking. The tires do not rub anywhere.

Volk Racing TE37 19x9.5 +22 Flat Black Wheels (Front)
Volk Racing TE37 19x10.5 +20 Flat Black Wheels (Rear)
Kumho Ecsta SPT 265/30/19 Tires (Front)
Kumho Ecsta SPT 285/35/19 Tires (Rear)

lucid · 03-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Nice. I have a very similar track setup in 18". TE37s rock!

P.S. I fully agree one should not be investing too much in street tires (I saw your comments in the photo thread).

King Tut · 03-01-2009, 11:13 PM

Yeah once my OEM 18" tires are done, I will be going with some R compound for track events. I would love some 18" Volks for the track as well, but I don't see that happening.

aus · 03-02-2009, 02:47 AM

Looks good. Congrats.

Those Kumho's are very blocky... if that's a word.

MrHarris · 03-02-2009, 03:16 AM

Your rear tires look HUGE.

IRMthree · 03-02-2009, 03:26 AM

very nice

Ryan@IND · 03-02-2009, 02:52 PM

how do you like the larger tires on the rear.
We are trying this on one of our client's cars, let us know what you think of them.

Irb Digital · 03-02-2009, 03:41 PM

He doesn't have any ride or rubbing issues. I prefer the look of the large tires in the rear, over the low profile look in the front. But with that aggressive offset, pushing the profile any taller up front would be really risky as far as rubbing is concerned.

modbargains · 03-02-2009, 05:44 PM

Ecsta SPT tires are the best DD tires IMHO, you can never go wrong with TEs either. GREAT choices!

hova00 · 03-02-2009, 05:56 PM

I would have went with 265-35-19's in the front and 285-30-19's in the rear so it wouldnt look so unbalanced.

Rims are very nice though.

KINGLEH · 03-02-2009, 06:15 PM

i run 295-30 on the same wheels in the rear and have rubbing issues....

you might to if you lower that puppy... which you should!!

sparkyg · 03-02-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hova00

I would have went with 265-35-19's in the front and 285-30-19's in the rear so it wouldnt look so unbalanced.

Rims are very nice though.

Ditto, it is a personal taste thing but wow, the rears look quite diff than the fronts.

It is definitely a look that some will like, others not so.

I always liked the stock stance with the OEM 19's.

King Tut · 03-02-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hova00

I would have went with 265-35-19's in the front and 285-30-19's in the rear so it wouldnt look so unbalanced.

Rims are very nice though.

Well you would have rubbed with the 265/35s I am almost sure. Also check out your options for 285/30s. There are only 11 on Tire Rack versus 30 for the 285/35. Sometimes you need to do your research like I did before picking your tire sizes. I knew that 265/35s could rub, and I wasn't happy with the 285/30 choices or I would have picked them like you recommended. Overall the fronts are a little shorter than stock and the rears are a little taller than stock. It doesn't really bother me.

King Tut · 03-02-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkyg

Ditto, it is a personal taste thing but wow, the rears look quite diff than the fronts.

It is definitely a look that some will like, others not so.

I always liked the stock stance with the OEM 19's.

The rears are quite different from the fronts from the factory though. Have you seen the sidewall on an OEM 18" rear tire? We run a staggered setup so don't be afraid to show it. By the way versus my OEM 18"s the fronts are .4" shorter overall or .2" less sidewall and the rears are .6" taller overall or .3" more sidewall. Other things factor in such as the OEM tires being stretched more than my new ones. The new tires are pretty flush to the edge of the rim so that makes them look even taller.

sparkyg · 03-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

The rears are quite different from the fronts from the factory though. Have you seen the sidewall on an OEM 18" rear tire? We run a staggered setup so don't be afraid to show it. By the way versus my OEM 18"s the fronts are .4" shorter overall or .2" less sidewall and the rears are .6" taller overall or .3" more sidewall. Other things factor in such as the OEM tires being stretched more than my new ones. The new tires are pretty flush to the edge of the rim so that makes them look even taller.

Wheelsto has my set and we are debating the look of the fronts with 245/35-19 front with a 285/35-19 rear. I might just go 285/30-19 rear, it'll still be staggered, I am worried about the sidewall height.

We'll have pics in a day or so so maybe I'll post for opinions

Car does look great, and the Volks are effin better, almost the best wheels period

hova00 · 03-03-2009, 04:55 PM

Well then i would have went with a different size up front so it doesnt have the
unbalanced look.

graves4r6 · 03-03-2009, 06:35 PM

It could look more agressive without the center cap.
Love the wheel!

King Tut · 03-03-2009, 10:07 PM

Trust me our hubs look like shit. You definitely want a center cap, but I am hoping to get their flat black plain center cap. I didn't really want the center caps I have now, but they are better than nothing.

chompino · 03-04-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Trust me our hubs look like shit. You definitely want a center cap, but I am hoping to get their flat black plain center cap. I didn't really want the center caps I have now, but they are better than nothing.

The wheels look great! I love how beefy the rear tires look. The front still has a pretty big gap though. I have the flat black center caps. They look much better. I would also get rid of the silver bolts as well since they are kind of distracting. Just my .02 though.

King Tut · 03-05-2009, 08:09 PM

Where did you get your center caps? I am getting the black or blue short Volk lug nuts since I have studs not bolts as well.

lucid · 03-05-2009, 08:27 PM

My TE37s came with the flat plush center caps. They do look much better. You should inquire with your vendor to see why yours didn't.

KINGLEH · 03-05-2009, 08:39 PM

someone post some close ups of the flat center caps... not like mega zoon.. i know what they look like.. but like full wheel shots.. and stuff... i have the polished and red ones on my flat black TEs.. and i think the smooth flat black is the way to go.. fo sho. but i wana seee...

03-01-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
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03-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
lucid Major General Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	Nice. I have a very similar track setup in 18". TE37s rock! P.S. I fully agree one should not be investing too much in street tires (I saw your comments in the photo thread). __________________

03-01-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
King Tut Former M3 Owner Drives: Porsche Cayman R Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (1)	Yeah once my OEM 18" tires are done, I will be going with some R compound for track events. I would love some 18" Volks for the track as well, but I don't see that happening. __________________ King Tut 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2012 Porsche Cayman R: cayman.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com

03-02-2009, 02:47 AM	#4
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,221 iTrader: (5)	Looks good. Congrats. Those Kumho's are very blocky... if that's a word. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

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IRMthree Captain Drives: E46 M3 SMG Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WestCoast Posts: 665 iTrader: (0)	very nice __________________ Current: E46 M3 SMG Coupe Possible Future: E92 M3 DCT Coupe

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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,256 iTrader: (16)	how do you like the larger tires on the rear. We are trying this on one of our client's cars, let us know what you think of them.

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Irb Digital Lieutenant Drives: ///M E90 MANual Jerez Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FL Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	He doesn't have any ride or rubbing issues. I prefer the look of the large tires in the rear, over the low profile look in the front. But with that aggressive offset, pushing the profile any taller up front would be really risky as far as rubbing is concerned. __________________ WAR Hammy/McLaren F1 WDC 2010 Last edited by Irb Digital; 03-02-2009 at 05:36 PM.

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modbargains Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 3,165 iTrader: (5)	Ecsta SPT tires are the best DD tires IMHO, you can never go wrong with TEs either. GREAT choices!

03-02-2009, 05:56 PM	#10
hova00 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST Posts: 551 iTrader: (4)	I would have went with 265-35-19's in the front and 285-30-19's in the rear so it wouldnt look so unbalanced. Rims are very nice though.

03-02-2009, 06:15 PM	#11
KINGLEH Major Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (1)	i run 295-30 on the same wheels in the rear and have rubbing issues.... you might to if you lower that puppy... which you should!!

03-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#16
hova00 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST Posts: 551 iTrader: (4)	Well then i would have went with a different size up front so it doesnt have the unbalanced look.

03-03-2009, 06:35 PM	#17
graves4r6 Captain Drives: Bicycle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Heaven on earth Posts: 732 iTrader: (14)	It could look more agressive without the center cap. Love the wheel!

03-03-2009, 10:07 PM	#18
King Tut Former M3 Owner Drives: Porsche Cayman R Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (1)	Trust me our hubs look like shit. You definitely want a center cap, but I am hoping to get their flat black plain center cap. I didn't really want the center caps I have now, but they are better than nothing. __________________ King Tut 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2012 Porsche Cayman R: cayman.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com

03-05-2009, 08:09 PM	#20
King Tut Former M3 Owner Drives: Porsche Cayman R Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (1)	Where did you get your center caps? I am getting the black or blue short Volk lug nuts since I have studs not bolts as well. __________________ King Tut 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2012 Porsche Cayman R: cayman.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com

03-05-2009, 08:27 PM	#21
lucid Major General Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	My TE37s came with the flat plush center caps. They do look much better. You should inquire with your vendor to see why yours didn't. __________________

03-05-2009, 08:39 PM	#22
KINGLEH Major Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (1)	someone post some close ups of the flat center caps... not like mega zoon.. i know what they look like.. but like full wheel shots.. and stuff... i have the polished and red ones on my flat black TEs.. and i think the smooth flat black is the way to go.. fo sho. but i wana seee...

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