Aftermarket alloy wheel suggestion

gareth12468 · 08-05-2011, 10:34 AM

I am planning to get a set of snow tire for my 28i......

As I don't have any experiences with aftermarket alloy wheels, I just want to see which brands you guys have used and would suggested..... Most likely, I will get them from Tirerack.com.....

I know BBS and O.Z. are good buy I can't afford them.....

tuco44 · 08-05-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gareth12468

I am planning to get a set of snow tire for my 28i......

As I don't have any experiences with aftermarket alloy wheels, I just want to see which brands you guys have used and would suggested..... Most likely, I will get them from Tirerack.com.....

I know BBS and O.Z. are good buy I can't afford them.....

Those two are exactly the ones I would look at - I am leary of cheap aftermarket wheels. Fortunately, I have a set of 18" BMW 308 wheels for my winter tires.

gareth12468 · 08-05-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Those two are exactly the ones I would look at - I am leary of cheap aftermarket wheels. Fortunately, I have a set of 18" BMW 308 wheels for my winter tires.

I am also interested in the 18" BMW 307 wheels..... but not sure how much those dealers want.....

tuco44 · 08-05-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gareth12468

I am also interested in the 18" BMW 307 wheels..... but not sure how much those dealers want.....

The 308s that I have were "take offs" from another X3 that was sold where the buyer didn't want the 308s. I got a decent deal on them.

gareth12468 · 08-05-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

The 308s that I have were "take offs" from another X3 that was sold where the buyer didn't want the 308s. I got a decent deal on them.

I have the 308 on my X3, that's why I'm looking for the 307.....

Harplayr · 08-05-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gareth12468

I am planning to get a set of snow tire for my 28i......

As I don't have any experiences with aftermarket alloy wheels, I just want to see which brands you guys have used and would suggested..... Most likely, I will get them from Tirerack.com.....

I know BBS and O.Z. are good buy I can't afford them.....

I had a set of rather inexpensive Borbet wheels (from tire rack) that I used for snows on my old X3. They held up well.

I would also like to get some input on the pros and cons of going with a less expensive wheel, and to know what reasonably priced whells would be good for the F25.

XB101 · 08-05-2011, 05:24 PM

What do you guys think of these?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...hracite+Accent

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...%2FIce+Coating

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...hracite+Accent

For winter don't really need anything too nice. If it holds up and looks decent, for the price it's not bad.

tuco44 · 08-05-2011, 06:32 PM

Can't see your choices in those links..??

XB101 · 08-05-2011, 07:04 PM

Try now. Dont think they are dynamic links.

lhsa · 08-05-2011, 07:07 PM

not really a fan of any of those choices. have you considered VMR's? they look amazing, are inexpensive and i believe are well made.

http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels_v710.html

XB101 · 08-05-2011, 07:18 PM

Depends if Gareth plans to use it for summer. IF so yeah nicer rims. I like the 20" 310 but they are $5799 or thereabout.

lhsa · 08-05-2011, 07:27 PM

vmr's are cheap. the 19's are ~1000. perhaps he can get vmr's for year round and replace the stock tires with snows.

Harplayr · 08-05-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

What do you guys think of these?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...hracite+Accent

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...%2FIce+Coating

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...hracite+Accent

For winter don't really need anything too nice. If it holds up and looks decent, for the price it's not bad.

I like the AVR 7's

02420X3 · 08-05-2011, 09:21 PM

I'm planning to go aftermarket for my winter wheels, but I could consider going stock. Does anyone know what a set of 308's lists for? I would love to find some take-offs, but I'm not usually that lucky. I assume that, like every other part, the 308's would be a 2-4 week order from Germany.

tuco44 · 08-05-2011, 09:24 PM

Of the three choices, the AVR7s. But maybe others better.

gareth12468 · 08-05-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

Depends if Gareth plans to use it for summer. IF so yeah nicer rims. I like the 20" 310 but they are $5799 or thereabout.

I'm just planning to get a set for winter only..... Will use my 308 for summer.....

gareth12468 · 08-05-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 02420X3

I'm planning to go aftermarket for my winter wheels, but I could consider going stock. Does anyone know what a set of 308's lists for? I would love to find some take-offs, but I'm not usually that lucky. I assume that, like every other part, the 308's would be a 2-4 week order from Germany.

307 with winter tires

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

tuco44 · 08-05-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gareth12468

307 with winter tires

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

That will be US pricing, could be more in Canada.

X3forMe · 08-06-2011, 07:06 AM

You can check out simply tires or tire23.

Harplayr · 08-06-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Of the three choices, the AVR7s. But maybe others better.

Does anybody know how good the quality of AVARUS wheels are?
It seems to be a good looking wheel and has a good price, but is it a good wheel or junk?

richardew · 08-06-2011, 10:49 AM

Prices for OEM wheels from my dealer:
307 $1300/set
308 $1400
368 $1500
Less than I thought they might be.

CdnE90 · 08-06-2011, 11:04 AM

I have Rial Salernos for my 335 for winter. They have been great, durable and cheap. Highly recommended, and if it matters to you, they are made in Germany.

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lhsa Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 255 Posts Drives: kia Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW iTrader: (0)	not really a fan of any of those choices. have you considered VMR's? they look amazing, are inexpensive and i believe are well made. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels_v710.html
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XB101 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2011 TiAg X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Depends if Gareth plans to use it for summer. IF so yeah nicer rims. I like the 20" 310 but they are $5799 or thereabout.
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lhsa Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 255 Posts Drives: kia Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW iTrader: (0)	vmr's are cheap. the 19's are ~1000. perhaps he can get vmr's for year round and replace the stock tires with snows.
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02420X3 Captain 63 Rep 983 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I'm planning to go aftermarket for my winter wheels, but I could consider going stock. Does anyone know what a set of 308's lists for? I would love to find some take-offs, but I'm not usually that lucky. I assume that, like every other part, the 308's would be a 2-4 week order from Germany.
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richardew Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 2011 x335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: suburban Phila iTrader: (0)	Prices for OEM wheels from my dealer: 307 $1300/set 308 $1400 368 $1500 Less than I thought they might be. __________________ Rich '96 911 C4 Cab (276,000 1 owner smiles) '11 X3 35i Black Sapphire/Beige,SAP, CP, CWP, DHP, PREM, TECH, Sat radio, Hi Fi, BMW apps, smartphone, 19" w/mixed performance tires.
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CdnE90 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 11 X3 x35 (on order) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have Rial Salernos for my 335 for winter. They have been great, durable and cheap. Highly recommended, and if it matters to you, they are made in Germany.
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