VMR wheels on SE Michigan roads?

Shrugged · 05-21-2015, 09:14 PM

Looking for some input from anyone in southeast michigan with VMR wheels.

I like the look of the VRM710s, but I've seen a few people mention that they're not as strong as OEM wheels or some other brands. Do they stand a chance of holding up to these roads?

The potholes around here could probably dent just about any wheel, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has run VMRs for a while without any trouble.

If I decide to pull the trigger I'll get 18s.

Antoniogaj · 05-21-2015, 10:47 PM

I have 19" VMR v710s. Haven't done any damage to them and I've had them for 2 years.

Back in a Subie · 05-22-2015, 07:30 AM

I have been running 19 inch VMR V714s since 2008 all around Michigan, during the summers, with no damage what-so-ever. And I have hit a few things that amazed me when I found no damage and the wheel was still in the round, including a big chunk of concrete changing lanes on the highway under a bridge in Detroit, and a few pot holes that have tested the bump-stops rather well.

Shrugged · 05-22-2015, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys. Great feedback. This is just what I was looking for.

DSrugis · 05-22-2015, 03:03 PM

FYI...there's a local set for sale on here or CLs I believe.

LucasM3 · 05-22-2015, 03:58 PM

I had Avant Garde wheels and they sucks, VRM and other like that are piece of crap, they are hard to balance, cheap finish and hard to clean. Better buy used oem than new shitty replica

Back in a Subie · 05-22-2015, 09:28 PM

I haven't had any issues with shops not being able to balance my VMRs. They are not hard to clean, just normal mothers wheel cleaner, a power washer, and a little time and elbow grease. The finish has held up to several summers and is still good as new but I did have my lips painted TiAg.

bahasad · 05-27-2015, 02:37 PM

I just sold my set of VMR V710s to a guy who picked them up from Grand Rapids. Nobody locally from Metro SE Mi Area actually pm'd me or gave me a reasonable offer.

They were good wheels - I bent one catching a nasty pothole on the way to Chicago and picked up a replacement. I never had issues with shaking, bending, but the finish was hit or miss (3 were perfect, 1 was starting to show some wear). Kind of heavy though which was not great for performance.

Back in a Subie · 05-28-2015, 12:42 PM

Yes, they are on the heavy side, but its slightly more about the show than the go for me; or I would have upgraded to a 335 or an M3 by now. I still get decent MPGs, a somewhat sporty drive and a car that looks great, which checks all of my daily driver boxes.

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Shrugged Private First Class 14 Rep 107 Posts Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	VMR wheels on SE Michigan roads? Looking for some input from anyone in southeast michigan with VMR wheels. I like the look of the VRM710s, but I've seen a few people mention that they're not as strong as OEM wheels or some other brands. Do they stand a chance of holding up to these roads? The potholes around here could probably dent just about any wheel, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has run VMRs for a while without any trouble. If I decide to pull the trigger I'll get 18s.
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Antoniogaj First Lieutenant 58 Rep 347 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Macomb, Michigan iTrader: (1)	I have 19" VMR v710s. Haven't done any damage to them and I've had them for 2 years.
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Back in a Subie Captain 85 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 15 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback ... [0.00] 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [10.00] 2015 Subaru WRX STI ... [9.00]	I have been running 19 inch VMR V714s since 2008 all around Michigan, during the summers, with no damage what-so-ever. And I have hit a few things that amazed me when I found no damage and the wheel was still in the round, including a big chunk of concrete changing lanes on the highway under a bridge in Detroit, and a few pot holes that have tested the bump-stops rather well. Last edited by Back in a Subie; 05-22-2015 at 09:38 PM..
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Shrugged Private First Class 14 Rep 107 Posts Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Great feedback. This is just what I was looking for.
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05-22-2015, 03:03 PM	#5
DSrugis Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motorcity iTrader: (1)	FYI...there's a local set for sale on here or CLs I believe.
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LucasM3 Captain 132 Rep 781 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I had Avant Garde wheels and they sucks, VRM and other like that are piece of crap, they are hard to balance, cheap finish and hard to clean. Better buy used oem than new shitty replica
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Back in a Subie Captain 85 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 15 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback ... [0.00] 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [10.00] 2015 Subaru WRX STI ... [9.00]	I haven't had any issues with shops not being able to balance my VMRs. They are not hard to clean, just normal mothers wheel cleaner, a power washer, and a little time and elbow grease. The finish has held up to several summers and is still good as new but I did have my lips painted TiAg. Last edited by Back in a Subie; 05-22-2015 at 09:33 PM..
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bahasad Major 337 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	I just sold my set of VMR V710s to a guy who picked them up from Grand Rapids. Nobody locally from Metro SE Mi Area actually pm'd me or gave me a reasonable offer. They were good wheels - I bent one catching a nasty pothole on the way to Chicago and picked up a replacement. I never had issues with shaking, bending, but the finish was hit or miss (3 were perfect, 1 was starting to show some wear). Kind of heavy though which was not great for performance. __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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Back in a Subie Captain 85 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 15 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback ... [0.00] 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [10.00] 2015 Subaru WRX STI ... [9.00]	Yes, they are on the heavy side, but its slightly more about the show than the go for me; or I would have upgraded to a 335 or an M3 by now. I still get decent MPGs, a somewhat sporty drive and a car that looks great, which checks all of my daily driver boxes.
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