A good 18" lightweight wheel available in Europe!

[odariel]

I want a dedicated 18" set up for the track, I don't do that many trackdays, (6-8 a year, but i don't want to ruin my 19" street tyres...)

I have read lots of threads and the problem is that the best alternative (Apex Arc-8) become absurdidly expensive due to transport costs and border & customs duties. An square set up of ARC-8s that cost 1.300$ in the States costs a whopping 2,310 USD here in spain... So obviously i am going to take a pass on that..

What other options do we have the europeans besides the oem 18"? Is there something similar to the apex here in Europe??

Thanks in advance guys.

[Exclusivs]

Check out the ATS GTR. Available in decent 18" sizes - and a common wheel in EU.

[s85e90]

Fondmetal seem cool but I have no first hand experience.

[odariel]

Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Check out the ATS GTR. Available in decent 18" sizes - and a common wheel in EU.

Thanks for that, but they don't offer any wheels for m3 e92 at the moment, i just tried to configure a set on their webpage and they have nothing for M3..

Originally Posted by s85e90

Fondmetal seem cool but I have no first hand experience.

Thanks, i just took a look at their website and only 19 or 20" for e92 m3...


Looks like 18" oem wheels make the most sense here in europe, due to lack of options over here...

[Exclusivs]

Of course they do - as I posted before. ATS GTR - solid 18" option available in EU

[odariel]

Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Of course they do - as I posted before. ATS GTR - solid 18" option available in EU

Well, i don't know why but the configurator on their official website doesn't show up any results for m3 e92...

Too late now anyway i just bought a set of oem 18" this afternoon.. I hope they perform reasonably well.

Thanks anyway.

[bigjae1976]

I'd just go with a set of rear OEM 18s...only drawback is they are heavy and a 10000% total whore to clean. My fingers quiver at the thought of it.

The good part is they are VERY robust and strong.

[odariel]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I'd just go with a set of rear OEM 18s...only drawback is they are heavy and a 10000% total whore to clean. My fingers quiver at the thought of it.

The good part is they are VERY robust and strong.

Yeah, that's what i ended up doing.. You are right, the surely look hard to clean.. Thank God they are gunmetal, that hides brake dust pretty good...

And regarding the weight, yes i read here in the forums that are even heavier than the oem 19"

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by odariel

And regarding the weight, yes i read here in the forums that are even heavier than the oem 19"

But they'll take a sh1t kickin'!