[Swiller]

Evenin all, be grateful on some advice on the following...

I have decided that the wheels on my car look dung. They are 17 inch and i want to upgrade to 18 inch ellipsoid alloys if poss. Only trouble is, i cant find em anywhere and dont really want to pay the premium, as i reckon a set of 18s is likely to be over a grand sterling from a stealer. The car is a 330i se 55 plate with 30 on the clock. Its a decent spec car so want to do it some justice and have a few quid to spend. (Wheels and new black line backlights im thinking).
So does anyone have any recommendations on wheels? I have done some web searches and all i seem to be able to find are blingesque chrome rims or m type wheels. Im looking for summat a bit more conservative/executive, which will do the car more justice whilst not making me look like a crack dealer.
The ellipsoids fit the bill very well, but seem very rare second hand, even on fleabay. I am not too fussed about getting official bmw wheels as i will be keeping the car for a good few years, although want to retain the badges on the wheels etc. I was going to change to runflats, but have delayed that decision until i get the new wheels so a wheel+tyre purchase is prob my best option for value. I would like to get new/sec hand wheels, and non rf 452s for <£1000.

In summary..

1) How much do a set of 18s ellipsoids from the stealer cost?
2) Is there anywhere that does good quality ellipsoid replicas or similar, and are the bmw badges easily affixed?
3) I assume 17's to 18's is just a matter of a wheel change? Could i go 19s?
4) Are there any trade ins to be had? I assume no one will want those horrid wheels lol
5) Any second hand/re furb places i should look at?

All pearlies of wisdom are gratefully received.

[zltm089]

hey! try a search for morr alloys, vs7....they are extremely good looking wheels....

[Swiller]

Thanks v much, perfect!! They look absoluteley great. Any idea on the damage on a set of 4 18's? Cant seem to find prices, but pretty much just what im looking for. Some great finishes, esp the matt silver. Thanks again

[zltm089]

i got a link from the US forum...looks like you'll need to google it for the prices....Only concern for me is that its not a UK company and I'm not into all that import/ebay/postage thing...Would rather go to a shop or at least a UK based company...

But looks like none of the guys had problems with fitment....

try a search on the US forum...loads of pics there and they have a contact for the "authorised" dealer....

[zltm089]

18inch would look great on ur car....and plus you don't have to worry about suspension/tyres rubbing/ car not low enough etc etc....