Can't Decide which Wheels! What do you think?

trippy · 10-09-2012, 07:06 AM

So I have a 07 320D, and I need some opinion on my new set of wheels. Firstly I have a budget, and these 3 styles fit into that budget.

This is a photo of my car in its present shape.

I'm looking for a simple, yet sporty OEM wheel look.

Enkei Performance EKM3 in 18 x 8

ASA AR1 Black w mach lip in 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 (Staggered)

or finally:

The M3 replicas in either 18 x 8 or 19 x 8.5

My future plans are possibly to wrap the bar in a matte white, add a defsuer and some side skirts.

For some odd reason I am leaning towards the M3 replicas.

What do you think?

zipstic · 10-09-2012, 08:58 AM

Of those options I like #1 the best, but honestly I don't like any of them. Just my opinion though...

MRRwheels · 10-09-2012, 11:16 AM

# 1 will make a great change.

trippy · 10-09-2012, 12:35 PM

I like 1 as well, and it's Enkei, which is a good brand. Any idea how it will effect the ride height?

zipstic · 10-09-2012, 04:03 PM

It won't affect your ride height, assuming you get the correct tire size.

gaza01 · 10-09-2012, 04:58 PM

1st one!

Rmk392 · 10-09-2012, 05:06 PM

1st one. The only quality wheel in your choices

E92ML · 10-09-2012, 06:04 PM

I like the Enkei Performance EKM3. They'd look much better than the other two. Although black 18's might look a bit small, go with 19's if you can!

klov335 · 10-09-2012, 06:24 PM

Number 1

trippy · 10-09-2012, 06:53 PM

Problem is the Enkeis are only in 18!

techwhiz · 10-09-2012, 08:01 PM

I just went down this ski slope. Started looking at ST1's on sale at SonicTuning and it went down hill rapidly from there. I am now waiting on a set of Forgestar F14 in a staggered 19" setup.

Set an upper limit on price.

Anyway, the car is a dark gray so unless you are going for a blacked out look, I would go for a silver wheel, so I vote for the third wheel.
Black wheels even with an aluminum lip, just don't work; IMHO. I also would go for a 19" wheel.

AllydNYC · 10-09-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipstic

Of those options I like #1 the best, but honestly I don't like any of them. Just my opinion though...

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trippy · 10-11-2012, 09:45 AM

Think I am going with the Enkeis or M3 replicas.. I still want to keep a simple OEM look.

techwiz - the budget is already high, the problem with my country is duties and shipping, I do not live in the US.

Raja Ventureshield · 10-11-2012, 01:48 PM

go with ASAs. they are hottt!

Javy · 10-11-2012, 02:45 PM

Id say save up to increase your budget in order to get other style rims lol. I dont think neither one of those are good looking IMHO.

Mavus · 10-11-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippy

So I have a 07 320D, and I need some opinion on my new set of wheels. Firstly I have a budget, and these 3 styles fit into that budget.

This is a photo of my car in its present shape.

I'm looking for a simple, yet sporty OEM wheel look.

Enkei Performance EKM3 in 18 x 8

ASA AR1 Black w mach lip in 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 (Staggered)

or finally:

The M3 replicas in either 18 x 8 or 19 x 8.5

My future plans are possibly to wrap the bar in a matte white, add a defsuer and some side skirts.

For some odd reason I am leaning towards the M3 replicas.

What do you think?

Neither of those.

Check out Apex wheels. Very light,strong and track proven, popular wheel. They will improve your gas/mi also due to weight decrease although your 320D gets 100 mi/gal anyhow :-)

VMRWheels · 10-12-2012, 03:34 PM

Seems like you like mesh designs? What about these? They're available in 18's or 19's, staggered or square.

Factory height non-sport:

Hybrid For Life · 10-12-2012, 03:37 PM

Persoanly if I was in your shoes I'd go with the enkeis or vmr's

mlockbmw · 10-12-2012, 09:15 PM

i like the m3 personally and have been looking at 18. 8.5. where did u find ur replicaa at? i found some on tirerak.

kjlogan65 · 10-12-2012, 10:18 PM

I like the M3 replicas the best.

tphss · 10-13-2012, 12:04 PM

The Enkei the first one.

trippy · 10-13-2012, 02:12 PM

All the wheels pictured are from Tirerack.

Leaning towards Enkei vs M3 Reps.

The issue is tirerack does not have the Enkei in 19. I want a 19inch wheel becuse I am not lowering the car.

Still want to keep a "stock" look.

VMRwheels - Do you also sell tires?

10-09-2012, 07:06 AM	#1
trippy Private First Class 7 Rep 100 Posts Drives: NIL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Barbados iTrader: (0)	Can't Decide which Wheels! What do you think? So I have a 07 320D, and I need some opinion on my new set of wheels. Firstly I have a budget, and these 3 styles fit into that budget. This is a photo of my car in its present shape. I'm looking for a simple, yet sporty OEM wheel look. Enkei Performance EKM3 in 18 x 8 ASA AR1 Black w mach lip in 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 (Staggered) or finally: The M3 replicas in either 18 x 8 or 19 x 8.5 My future plans are possibly to wrap the bar in a matte white, add a defsuer and some side skirts. For some odd reason I am leaning towards the M3 replicas. What do you think?
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zipstic Major 484 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [10.00]	Of those options I like #1 the best, but honestly I don't like any of them. Just my opinion though... __________________ http://www.ishopwheels.com
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trippy Private First Class 7 Rep 100 Posts Drives: NIL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Barbados iTrader: (0)	I like 1 as well, and it's Enkei, which is a good brand. Any idea how it will effect the ride height?
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zipstic Major 484 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [10.00]	It won't affect your ride height, assuming you get the correct tire size. __________________ http://www.ishopwheels.com
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E92ML Captain 33 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I like the Enkei Performance EKM3. They'd look much better than the other two. Although black 18's might look a bit small, go with 19's if you can! __________________ Performance: JB4 ECU, CP-E DP's, WW BMS Meth Kit, AR meth elbow, BMS DCI, AFE Intake Scoops, Exterior: Enkruez 19" H8R, H&R Spacers, Aero Lip, Tint, ACS Roof Spoiler, HID AE's, HID Fogs, Black Grills, Sport Pedals
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trippy Private First Class 7 Rep 100 Posts Drives: NIL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Barbados iTrader: (0)	Problem is the Enkeis are only in 18!
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	I just went down this ski slope. Started looking at ST1's on sale at SonicTuning and it went down hill rapidly from there. I am now waiting on a set of Forgestar F14 in a staggered 19" setup. Set an upper limit on price. Anyway, the car is a dark gray so unless you are going for a blacked out look, I would go for a silver wheel, so I vote for the third wheel. Black wheels even with an aluminum lip, just don't work; IMHO. I also would go for a 19" wheel. Last edited by techwhiz; 10-09-2012 at 08:07 PM..
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10-11-2012, 09:45 AM	#13
trippy Private First Class 7 Rep 100 Posts Drives: NIL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Barbados iTrader: (0)	Think I am going with the Enkeis or M3 replicas.. I still want to keep a simple OEM look. techwiz - the budget is already high, the problem with my country is duties and shipping, I do not live in the US.
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10-11-2012, 01:48 PM	#14
Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	go with ASAs. they are hottt!
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Javy e92javy 46 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (7)	Id say save up to increase your budget in order to get other style rims lol. I dont think neither one of those are good looking IMHO. __________________ Instagram- (javy_e92) 09 335i coupe / M package / Alpine White / Dinan Stage 2 / Alpina B3 Flash / Alufelgen SF71 / ST coils / Lux H8 / AFE Stage 2 intake / 6700k mtech HID / Performance trunk spoiler / Gloss black roof / CF interior wrap / PE Muffler Mod / ETS Charge pipe / Tial BOV / Cyba Quad Diffuser / Cyba Quad Black Chrome tips / Gloss black grills / AW reflectors / LED turn signals / Remote Key +
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Hybrid For Life Banned 78 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	Persoanly if I was in your shoes I'd go with the enkeis or vmr's
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mlockbmw New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	i like the m3 personally and have been looking at 18. 8.5. where did u find ur replicaa at? i found some on tirerak.
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kjlogan65 Private First Class 5 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E93 Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I like the M3 replicas the best.
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trippy Private First Class 7 Rep 100 Posts Drives: NIL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Barbados iTrader: (0)	All the wheels pictured are from Tirerack. Leaning towards Enkei vs M3 Reps. The issue is tirerack does not have the Enkei in 19. I want a 19inch wheel becuse I am not lowering the car. Still want to keep a "stock" look. VMRwheels - Do you also sell tires?
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