Got my new wheels what do you think!!

bmwbazza · 04-11-2009, 10:07 AM

Went out today and saw these wheels at my local wheel & tyre shop.
Got the shop assistant to trial fit them as i stood back,i personally fell in love with them and thought they had been designed for my e90 (obviously other bmw owners will have there own thoughts).
I would like your opinion on the wheels and also if you think the car could benefit from being lowered a bit. ( the rear has got the 4 original wheels & tyres in the picture )

Imran@Evolve · 04-11-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwbazza

Went out today and saw these wheels at my local wheel & tyre shop.
Got the shop assistant to trial fit them as i stood back,i personally fell in love with them and thought they had been designed for my e90 (obviously other bmw owners will have there own thoughts).
I would like your opinion on the wheels and also if you think the car could benefit from being lowered a bit. ( the rear has got the 4 original wheels & tyres in the picture )

Cades Apollo - I like them and they were specifically designed for the E90.

Hoops · 04-11-2009, 11:47 AM

I prefer your dancing signature, personally!!!

ed335d · 04-11-2009, 12:07 PM

Nice looking rims - should be easy to clean! Hope your hubs aren't rusty...

E90RYANJB · 04-11-2009, 12:13 PM

looks good!
drop it and your good...

Geckorazer · 04-11-2009, 12:34 PM

yeah the wheels look awesome - but you need to drop it as I'm guessing you're still on the SE suspension anyway ?

bmwbazza · 04-11-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Nice looking rims - should be easy to clean! Hope your hubs aren't rusty...

Thanks for the comments, yea they should be very easy to clean, as for hubs there not to bad was going to wire brush them and smooth hamerite them back to their former condition.

Also i noticed some members use a paste of some sort on new wheels which protects them from brake dust, general dirt etc, any idea where i can buy this from?

bmwbazza · 04-11-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Geckorazer

yeah the wheels look awesome - but you need to drop it as I'm guessing you're still on the SE suspension anyway ?

Geckorazer yea it is on the standard suspension, personally i can't believe how much room there is under the e90 arches i was sure they would fill them but there is loads of room still, wheels & tyres are Front 8.5 x 19 235/35/19, Rear 9.5 x 19 265/30/19.
I was thinking ideally 1" but would it be worth it for a 1"

Ant Man · 04-11-2009, 12:55 PM

Nice looking wheels

Rear offset looks too high though, as they appear to be well inside the arches?

sheps · 04-11-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbazza

Also i noticed some members use a paste of some sort on new wheels which protects them from brake dust, general dirt etc, any idea where i can buy this from?

Google "Poorboys Wheel Sealant" to find a stockist.

beemerbird · 04-11-2009, 03:38 PM

Yep, nice those. Defo low profile and easy to clean. Suits the car well.

bmwbazza · 04-11-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks for all your comments Anyway what are a good make of spacer to use, the rear et is 45 so i'm thinking 6-10mm on the rear will sort the appearance out, seems to be plenty of room so i don't think rubbing will be a issue.

solefald · 04-11-2009, 04:16 PM

i think they are round....

willhollin · 04-11-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by solefald

i think they are round....

+1

edowen · 04-11-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbazza

Went out today and saw these wheels at my local wheel & tyre shop.
Got the shop assistant to trial fit them as i stood back,i personally fell in love with them and thought they had been designed for my e90 (obviously other bmw owners will have there own thoughts).
I would like your opinion on the wheels and also if you think the car could benefit from being lowered a bit. ( the rear has got the 4 original wheels & tyres in the picture )

Since you asked. Hideous.

Geckorazer · 04-12-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwbazza

Thanks for all your comments Anyway what are a good make of spacer to use, the rear et is 45 so i'm thinking 6-10mm on the rear will sort the appearance out, seems to be plenty of room so i don't think rubbing will be a issue.

I think the standard offset for the E90 is 23 (check this though !). I have 43 offsets on my ACS wheels and a 16mm spacer so there is plenty of room. In fact I should have gone for a 20 mm spacer to bring it back to standard offset. I don't think 6-10mm will be enough to fill out the arches.

lolololol · 04-12-2009, 03:50 AM

Not my cup of tea to be honest buddy

dxb335d · 04-12-2009, 03:53 AM

Not sure on them. I think they will look better in the flesh.

The rears look the wrong offset?

BoostedCosta · 04-12-2009, 03:56 AM

i like them just get spacers to make them look mean

bmwbazza · 04-12-2009, 04:23 AM

yea i no they are not to everyones liking but what would the world be if everyone had the same taste...
The main reason for the purchase was the price as they are a new colour i got a very good price as shall i say a (guinea pig) wheels with falken tyres nuts, caps etc £750.
Hopefully with spacers i will get the rear to my liking, are the hubcentric alloy ones the safer option to go for as there are some listed on ebay but they are made of steel.

Serjames · 04-12-2009, 05:08 AM

I like... with a drop and some spacers on the bag they will look very mean I think !

SoYank · 04-12-2009, 05:30 AM

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I like... with a drop and some spacers on the bag they will look very mean I think !

Spacers won't do much good in a bag, James.

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bmwbazza New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: E90 320d - Mk1 Capri v8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: london UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all your comments Anyway what are a good make of spacer to use, the rear et is 45 so i'm thinking 6-10mm on the rear will sort the appearance out, seems to be plenty of room so i don't think rubbing will be a issue. __________________
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