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[3pnt4maro]

Well the time has finally come for me to order a set of wheels for my car and I have decided on a set of 19 inch CSL wheels in hyperblack with tires. I have two questions

1.) Can someone give me a recommendation/experience that they have had with some the distributors on the boards, as this is my first major purchase for the BMW and I dont want to get in a mess with having to wait weeks for a backorder or something of that nature.

2.) I want 19 inch wheels but I'm not quite sure what the offset should be. I would prefer a staggered setup and want them to look proper and not stick out from the wheel well or to be set too far under the well either.

I have searched extensively and don't really understand the offset and their different meanings, so any help or recommendations on either topic would be great guys.

And I did search extensively on both topics before asking, but read so many good reviews and some bad ones that I cant decide.

[Mahhvinn]

You can't go wrong with CSL's. I am currently running the Velocity Motoring CSL's and they're great! Some people have complained about paint chipping and such but I haven't had any problems with that at all. Also, the build IMO is spot on and feels very strong. I should know because I've gone over many harsh potholes. As for vendors, plenty of them carry different types of CSL reps but my favorite are the VMR's. I don't think there will be a long wait for them like if you were buying Volks or Advans.

If you're looking for a good offset, I would go with the M3 offset (19x8.5F +20 & 19x10R +25) if I remember correctly. If not then I recommend their staggered set up for the 3series. The specs on those are; 19x8.5F +40 & 19x9.5R +30. That set up is nice but it was hiding in the wheel well a little so I decided to add 10mm all around to push them out more.

Hopefully some of the info helped out! Good luck on finding what you like best and Happy Modding!

p.s Here are the links to the set ups I mentioned.

M3: http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2250

3series: http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1374

[PYSpeed.com]

For E90 330, the offset are

Front 19x8.5 ET40
Rear 19x9.5 ET33 or 19x10 ET38

Let me know if you have question, I'll be happy to answer them. =)

Eric
PYSpeed.com

[RedlineMotorworks]

Eric is correct with the specs.

19x8.5 ET40 fronts
19x9.5 ET33 or 19x10 ET38 rears

The 19x8.5/19x9.5 is the more popular setup.

I'm running CSLs on my car and I love them. Lots of people run them but there's a reason...they look so damn good!

[lonestar22]

dont play yourself, if your getting VMR CSL's get the 19x10's and NEVER look back. you will not regret it.

[gt3fever]

Originally Posted by lonestar22

dont play yourself, if your getting VMR CSL's get the 19x10's and NEVER look back. you will not regret it.

+1

[cbetlyon]

Will this setup work on a e90 xi?

19x8.5 et40-->12mm H&R spacers --> et 28
19x10 et38-->12mm H&R spacers --> et 26

looking to have them hella-flush but not poking

[SV Concepts III]

Originally Posted by 3pnt4maro

Well the time has finally come for me to order a set of wheels for my car and I have decided on a set of 19 inch CSL wheels in hyperblack with tires. I have two questions

1.) Can someone give me a recommendation/experience that they have had with some the distributors on the boards, as this is my first major purchase for the BMW and I dont want to get in a mess with having to wait weeks for a backorder or something of that nature.

2.) I want 19 inch wheels but I'm not quite sure what the offset should be. I would prefer a staggered setup and want them to look proper and not stick out from the wheel well or to be set too far under the well either.

I have searched extensively and don't really understand the offset and their different meanings, so any help or recommendations on either topic would be great guys.

And I did search extensively on both topics before asking, but read so many good reviews and some bad ones that I cant decide.

We can definitely help you with a wheel and tire package. VMR is the way to go, we've got them for you in 18" or 19" with and without tires depending on what you need. Give us a shout

[lonestar22]

if u have an xi just get 9.5's all around. it is a waste to get a staggered setup on an AWD car. plus if your tires arent properly sized u can ruin differentials

[david @ eas]

Originally Posted by 3pnt4maro

1.) Can someone give me a recommendation/experience that they have had with some the distributors on the boards, as this is my first major purchase for the BMW and I dont want to get in a mess with having to wait weeks for a backorder or something of that nature.

2.) I want 19 inch wheels but I'm not quite sure what the offset should be. I would prefer a staggered setup and want them to look proper and not stick out from the wheel well or to be set too far under the well either.

1. The best recommendation you can get is from another forum member... Just do your research to look up customer service reports and once you find a great company that you feel comfortable with, then go for those guys

2. 19" CSL wheels means your offset should be ET40 up front and ET33 in the rear, or you can go with a 10" rear as mentioned a few times before, which you can run a Et38 offset instead. With either set up you're going to be looking more aggressive, but not poking past the wheel wells.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you, and if you're ever in need of a wheel and tire package, just let me know, I'll do my best to help you out.

[3pnt4maro]

Well guys, I have decided to go with PYSpeed. This is my first dealings with them and so far the service has been EXCELLENT!! Eric has nothing but wonderful and I have changed my order three times!!! I didnt expect this great and personal of service and the price has been great. Eric had communicated with me all day long since I got up this morning and I made the purchase and even just changed my mind on the tire size after changing the wheel width for the rear. I will give another update after I receive the wheels. But so far so great.

Please note this choice was not for any other reason than Eric messaged me first and I established that link with him and he has been so quick to respond to all of my questions. So these other vendors as well are probably just as wonderful, just happens Eric got to me first...Thanks Eric

[SpmnE9zero]

Originally Posted by lonestar22

if u have an xi just get 9.5's all around. it is a waste to get a staggered setup on an AWD car. plus if your tires arent properly sized u can ruin differentials

What!?
Noway, def go with the staggered setup. Just make sure you run 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear. This setup will not ruin diffs. This is the setup I have been running with no issues at all, as well as hundreds of others on this forum.