Will I regret having to wash these wheels?

Grublit 335i · 12-09-2008, 03:38 PM

I'm considering new rims for quite a long time, but apperantly I'm not a quick decider...

But at the Essen Motorshow last week, I saw these Lexani RT-149 rims (normally absolutely no fan of Lexani's). If I should buy them, it would have to be 20's I guess. But those bolts (or nuts, however they call them) have always scared me. Most of all because I'm afraid it's almost impossible to keep them clean, unless you wash it every few days of course... And on the other hand, I don't really like the looks of it, although they don't seem to bother me on this version...

So, because I have the impression that espacially in America, there are way more rims of this kind (I mean the bolts/nuts on them), can you guys give me good advices?? ... of course you can ... Thank you!

On the wrong car, but just to get an impression (aren't they a little thin...?):

I also have a picture of these rims in a catalogue, fitted on an E92,
looks way better!!! But can't find this picture on the internet. I'll scan it and attach it in a few days...

Deda · 12-09-2008, 04:15 PM

amazing rims!

brokemywallet · 12-09-2008, 04:18 PM

Wish we here can help you out to decide. We really need to see photos of them installed on a car to give our opinion.

Lexani doesn't sell some of their styles here in the States, especially that one in particular. If you like it then, get them. For me, i don't really care what other people think of what i do or don't put on my car. It's not theirs......

e92phreak · 12-09-2008, 04:19 PM

I got those bolts on my BBS and have no problem cleaning it. Washes off easily.

david @ eas · 12-09-2008, 05:00 PM

Those wheels look easy to clean. These are IMPOSSIBLE to clean:

chrisE92 · 12-09-2008, 06:34 PM

those wheels DO look easy to clean. you won't have a problem cleaning the bolts, cause they rarely attract dust (at least for me)

BimmerFan61 · 12-09-2008, 08:46 PM

Spend $100 and get low dust pads. Its worth it

Grublit 335i · 12-10-2008, 08:07 AM

Well, there's some useful stuff in your answers!
It seems I definitely don't have to hold back on these rims out of 'fear' of cleaning them...
Nice to know they shouldn't attrack as much brake dust as the rest of the rims probably will, and perhaps even bether to know there are rims which are way more difficult to (keep them) clean!

Also nice to know is that they will come with ET values from +15 to +45 !
Just have to figure out which values exactly will be available, and which will fit best on the front and rear axle..

As soon as I have my catalogue back, I'll post the picture of these rims on an E92, as promissed!

cbad335 · 12-10-2008, 01:51 PM

Yeah, those look relatively simple to clean. You can even get your hand in there to clean the barrels.

gtrokin330 · 12-10-2008, 02:19 PM

they look very easy to clean but they also look ugly

RYANBOZ7 · 12-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifo

Spend $100 and get low dust pads. Its worth it

+1 Huge difference....

Grublit 335i · 12-12-2008, 12:05 PM

As promised, the only picture I have of this wheel on an BMW E92 (I also have one on a black Lexus IS; very nice too).

As you can see by the poor quality, it's from a paper catalogue. If someone should have it digitally,

All reactions are welcome off course...

Jred22 · 12-12-2008, 12:09 PM

looks like it will be worth it to me...

remmib · 12-12-2008, 02:34 PM

Cool wheels, doesn't look that hard to clean.

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Grublit 335i Fugly Karting 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupé_Black_19" (230) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baarle-Hertog (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	[1st PICTURE!!] Will I regret having to wash these wheels? I'm considering new rims for quite a long time, but apperantly I'm not a quick decider... But at the Essen Motorshow last week, I saw these Lexani RT-149 rims (normally absolutely no fan of Lexani's). If I should buy them, it would have to be 20's I guess. But those bolts (or nuts, however they call them) have always scared me. Most of all because I'm afraid it's almost impossible to keep them clean, unless you wash it every few days of course... And on the other hand, I don't really like the looks of it, although they don't seem to bother me on this version... So, because I have the impression that espacially in America, there are way more rims of this kind (I mean the bolts/nuts on them), can you guys give me good advices?? ... of course you can ... Thank you! On the wrong car, but just to get an impression (aren't they a little thin...?): I also have a picture of these rims in a catalogue, fitted on an E92, looks way better!!! But can't find this picture on the internet. I'll scan it and attach it in a few days... __________________ 335i Coupé (6MT) ~ Sapphire Black ~ Black/Alu. interior ~ Electric Sunroof + Rear Blind ~ Prof. GPS ~ Interior Light Package ~ 20" Lombartho LX Black/Polished ~ Eibach Pro Street S coilovers ~ . . . Last edited by Grublit 335i; 12-12-2008 at 12:07 PM..
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brokemywallet Slaveaholic 17 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Wish we here can help you out to decide. We really need to see photos of them installed on a car to give our opinion. Lexani doesn't sell some of their styles here in the States, especially that one in particular. If you like it then, get them. For me, i don't really care what other people think of what i do or don't put on my car. It's not theirs......
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david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Those wheels look easy to clean. These are IMPOSSIBLE to clean:
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	those wheels DO look easy to clean. you won't have a problem cleaning the bolts, cause they rarely attract dust (at least for me) __________________ photos
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Grublit 335i Fugly Karting 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupé_Black_19" (230) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baarle-Hertog (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	Well, there's some useful stuff in your answers! It seems I definitely don't have to hold back on these rims out of 'fear' of cleaning them... Nice to know they shouldn't attrack as much brake dust as the rest of the rims probably will, and perhaps even bether to know there are rims which are way more difficult to (keep them) clean! Also nice to know is that they will come with ET values from +15 to +45 ! Just have to figure out which values exactly will be available, and which will fit best on the front and rear axle.. As soon as I have my catalogue back, I'll post the picture of these rims on an E92, as promissed! __________________ 335i Coupé (6MT) ~ Sapphire Black ~ Black/Alu. interior ~ Electric Sunroof + Rear Blind ~ Prof. GPS ~ Interior Light Package ~ 20" Lombartho LX Black/Polished ~ Eibach Pro Street S coilovers ~ . . .
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	Yeah, those look relatively simple to clean. You can even get your hand in there to clean the barrels.
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	they look very easy to clean but they also look ugly
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Grublit 335i Fugly Karting 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupé_Black_19" (230) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baarle-Hertog (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	[UPDATED with PICTURE!!] As promised, the only picture I have of this wheel on an BMW E92 (I also have one on a black Lexus IS; very nice too). As you can see by the poor quality, it's from a paper catalogue. If someone should have it digitally, All reactions are welcome off course... Attached Images __________________ 335i Coupé (6MT) ~ Sapphire Black ~ Black/Alu. interior ~ Electric Sunroof + Rear Blind ~ Prof. GPS ~ Interior Light Package ~ 20" Lombartho LX Black/Polished ~ Eibach Pro Street S coilovers ~ . . .
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