HRE FF15 vs OEM ZCP

[Bolos]

Which one looks better in your opinion?
OBVIOUSLY ZCP is and always will be a classic

[jaehshim]

ZCP all the way...
E46 and E9X ZCP rims will be one of the best BMW wheels ever made...
One of those cars where stock rims are the best...and none of the aftermarket rims really replace the perfect fit/look of the stock (like the B7 RS4, C5 RS6, Mk4 R32, E39 M5, 991 GT3)

[BrewRifle]

ZCP hands down.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by Bolos

Which one looks better in your opinion?
OBVIOUSLY ZCP is and always will be a classic

ZCP by a Mile. I have the same issue. I want something lighter but nothing looks as good as ZCP. The only wheel I like more is BBS RG-R but 19x9 ET20 is a bit much on 1M. Even though we share the same wheels there is slightly more room in e90 than smaller 1M.
http://www.bbs-usa.com/road_wheels/w...ls.cfm?wheel=7

They make 19x9 ET20 and 19x10 ET 25.

RGR are about 4 lbs lighter per wheel too. Nice benefit on lower torque NA motor.

[Denk]

I usually like aftermarket wheels to change things up. The 359's has kept that itch at bay for the last couple of years. Love the 359's!

[Blindside_137]

You really can't beat 359's

Gotta say them for sure

[hpapad01]

ZCP by far, unless you can spare the change for the BBS FI-R Wheel Set. Then again for the money the ZCP set is the best looking value, period!

[rdoctor]

Between the two, ZCP for sure but there are several other HRE wheels that look better than the FF15 IMO. In the flow formed I like the FF01 better and of course take your pick in their line of forged wheels (albeit they are a lot more expensive). The BBS CI-R is also a nice FF wheel.
http://www.bbs-usa.com/road_wheels/w....cfm?wheel=106

For the money...The Apex EC-7 wheels are great looking a fairly light FF wheels (compared to ZCP) as well. Their new SM-10 and FL-5 wheels also look really good!

While I think the ZCP is a classic and great looking wheel, there are just sooooo many of them out there that they just aren't that special. Some people like to keep their M stock looking, others not. It's your car, do what makes you happy

[Bolos]

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!
I was hoping they didn't look that bad but it seems they do?!?
They were a decent price and I needed a change from the 359 look.
Maybe I made a mistake or maybes it's the liquid silver color??
I've always loved the ALPINA wheel look.

[rdoctor]

Originally Posted by Bolos

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!
I was hoping they didn't look that bad but it seems they do?!?
They were a decent price and I needed a change from the 359 look.
Maybe I made a mistake or maybes it's the liquid silver color??
I've always loved the ALPINA wheel look.

Then get them man! It's your car. Who cares what a bunch of internet people think.

Just don't get them larger than 19". That style can look like bicycle wheels when they get up to 20" IMO. Do they come in 18"?

[Denk]

Originally Posted by Bolos

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!
I was hoping they didn't look that bad but it seems they do?!?
They were a decent price and I needed a change from the 359 look.
Maybe I made a mistake or maybes it's the liquid silver color??
I've always loved the ALPINA wheel look.

You nailed it for the Alpina look. That's cool, take some more pics.

[hpapad01]

I personally love the Alpina look, but only on the larger cars like 5 and 7 series. It just looks so classy/classic on those cars. Not so much on the 3 series IMO.

And @rdoctor is correct. It is your car and you should get what makes you happy not what the forum likes. Don't forget, you've asked for our opinion(s) and certainly you are getting what we thing looks best based on our tastes.

We are fortunate to have so many choices from so many great products for our M cars.

[///3dkn]

well imo its obvious then

[Bolos]

Originally Posted by rdoctor

Then get them man! It's your car. Who cares what a bunch of internet people think.

Just don't get them larger than 19". That style can look like bicycle wheels when they get up to 20" IMO. Do they come in 18"?

That's hella funny, yah I feel the same way about them looking amaze balls on 5-7series...and a few early 3s.... but those were smaller 3s and coupes.
They do come in 18s but then they look like the original 18 stocks.
I def won't get 20s...i don't like that look on BMWs unless 7series and I'm a baller lol

[rdoctor]

The more I look at this FF15 wheel the more I kind of like it. Plenty of other pics on the HRE website showing the wheel although not on an M3. http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/hre-flowform/ff15

[kb9uwu]

Dude, those Alpina wheels are AWESOME!