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      12-20-2012, 05:09 PM   #1
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Rim choice

Hey everyone. I am considering getting a new set of 18 rim mounted on the stock tires and then using the oems for winter set up.

I would like all of your opinions on my possible choices of rims.

I have attached the photo of the rims I am considering.

Please let me know which one you prefer.

Thanks, I am just looking for opinions so please keep it civil.

1) Elbrius I07 Rims

2) American Racing AR900 Rims
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      12-20-2012, 06:58 PM   #2
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Honestly, I am not a fan of either. They don't flow well with the car. If I HAD to choose, I would say the first set.
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      12-20-2012, 08:56 PM   #3
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Why not the original BMW rims like the 307s?
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      12-21-2012, 07:26 AM   #5
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This route would be cheaper and make me stand out different from the crowd. Lots of x3 where I live
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I don't think the pictures do either of them any favours but they'll look better in less shiny real life. 5 spokes get my vote. Post some pics if you go ahead
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I'm not feeling either one, tbh. The stock BMW wheels always look good. Sure, they look like everyone else's X3, but they still look good!
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I do appreciate all the responses members I'm still beating myself as to buy or not to buy lol
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Do you like something like this?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price

or

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price

Personally I would get these because I believe Enkei to be a very reputable brand.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price
Those are just some suggestions.


If silver is more your color

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price
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      12-21-2012, 08:49 PM   #11
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^first and second link I like. I am not a fan of the rest tho. I also found a new set that I like and would like some opinions on it.

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not fun to clean I bet...
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I think I may just bite the bullet and get the Elbrius I07 mounted with X-Ice 3 225/50/18s. Its a very hard decision to make since its not somethign I can just return because I don't like and its not a cheap buy either lol
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It strikes me that if you delete the Xline trim and roof rack (alternatively gloss black rack), going with all black wheels and grill should make you stand out a lot. Especially compared to the soccer mom part of the X3 population.
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I also dislike the x-line trim but I had no other choice since I wanted the antracite head liner, sport seats and few other things part of the sport pkg :/
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I'm not a fan of either. Here are the ones I have my eyes on.

20x8.5 and 20x 10 Eurotek U06 Matte black. Sorry for the gigantic photo. Couldn't figure out how to make it smaller.
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^ Those are pretty nice wheels. Should I go with 225 or 235 or 245 for the winter tire guys. I know stock for 18" rim is 245 but your supposed to go narrow for winter tires. 1010tire calculator says 225 is about a 2.5 difference which isn't a big deal. I am trying to make sure I order the right thing on my first try lol
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So I went ahead and place my order. I got
18x8 Black Painted MOTEGI RACING MR118 mounted with 245/50R18 Bridgestone Blizzak WS70. Order came out to $1,750.00 shipped. I think thats a good deal and I can't wait to receive them
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I will post pictures when then arrive and are Mounted and A side by side comparison of stock vs aftermarket
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Sorry for the crappy pictures but they are dirty now and I haven't gotten a chance to clean them and take pictures with my SLR.
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