$3,500 mistake

midlife · 04-17-2009, 10:01 PM

hey guys,

i have put alot of mods in my car, but the worst one was also my most expensive one:
my jline rims SUCK and i hate them - my friend wants to buy them.

there are a multitude of things i do not like about them, but i will only touch on one point here:
the offset is wrong. i cannot run any wider width without rubbing than the stock 255 width.

i am taking a large loss on these wheels, but will buy ANOTHER set of after market wheels to fix the jline offset (and the other problems also):

1/ what is the ideal offset to run slightly wider widths like 265 or 275 in the rears and 235 or 245s in the front ?
2/ i want a lightweight 18¨rim that is strong, but do not want to pay an astronomical price.
lots of potholes here and the jline rims keep bending (and i keep fixing them) after even medium speed hits.

how are OZ? any other suggestions ?

thanks

Andrew@ET · 04-17-2009, 10:13 PM

i have some oz forsale kinda but the rears are pretty tight as well 255 no drop so i know what you mean about wanting a wider tire.

did you try using the calculator above?

midlife · 04-17-2009, 10:24 PM

i do not know the stock offset, therefore hard to calculate the new offset needed for larger tires.

but my original bmw wheels had
rim sizes: 8J x 17 and 8.5 J x 17
tire sizes: 225 x 45 x 17 and 255 x 40 x 17.

i want to go 18¨ but do not want the same offset problem i had with my 18¨jline rims.

thanks

offthewall · 04-18-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlife

i do not know the stock offset, therefore hard to calculate the new offset needed for larger tires.

but my original bmw wheels had
rim sizes: 8J x 17 and 8.5 J x 17
tire sizes: 225 x 45 x 17 and 255 x 40 x 17.

i want to go 18¨ but do not want the same offset problem i had with my 18¨jline rims.

thanks

The calculator at the top of the page defaults to the stock offsets for the BMW OEM 8 and 8.5 18" wheels. 34F 37R.

PeteW84 · 04-18-2009, 12:45 AM

I got a set of O.Z. Ultraleggera Wheels (18's) in black and totally love them. Check out my garage for pictures.

midlife · 04-18-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete84

I got a set of O.Z. Ultraleggera Wheels (18's) in black and totally love them. Check out my garage for pictures.

i like oz, but with the potholes here - i am worried if oz or any good brand in 18 inch will bend with just moderate pothole hits.
i have an e93 and no spare tire - i cannot afford running around with a slightly bent rim and a slow air leak.

also, what tire sizes do you have and what is your offset.
lastly, approx what price did you pay?

thanks

no time to search thoroughly cause i am leaving from south america for NY NY tomorrow BUT:

read that the following are light and STRONG:
approx how much would i be spending for (forged one piece 18 inch) HRE competition or bbs ??
as you know i am basically looking for nice looking lightweight strong 18 inch rims.

need to decide whether to sell my shit Jline rims right now.

thanks

TheAcAvenger · 04-18-2009, 11:02 AM

I've always wondered about how sturdy OZs are. The Ultraleggeras were on my list, but a cast wheel that's THAT light scared me a bit.

However, I know a lot of people running them that never had anything bad to say.

josephr25 · 04-18-2009, 11:49 AM

OZ Alleggerita's are their new wheel; you might want to try them

http://www.oz-racing.de/at-team/news...-hlt/de?begin=

midlife · 04-18-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

I've always wondered about how sturdy OZs are. The Ultraleggeras were on my list, but a cast wheel that's THAT light scared me a bit.

However, I know a lot of people running them that never had anything bad to say.

bump for info

mrvegas · 04-18-2009, 08:51 PM

I have been lusting after BBS LM's in 18's. I don't really like the center caps. What do you guys think of these on a silver 335i????

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

TSM330i · 04-19-2009, 10:48 AM

IMHO OZ's are a very good wheel. The HLT wheels will be a bit stronger than standard cast wheels. Enkei also has a similar process for manufacturing their wheels.
I went with 18" as well due to the poor roads here in PA. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics have a rim protector. This is an added safety measure that I thought was great. The tire is fantastic too. Great in the wet, street and track. Maybe something else to consider when you're thinking about changing wheels is the tires.

ToadHollow · 04-19-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrvegas

I have been lusting after BBS LM's in 18's. I don't really like the center caps. What do you guys think of these on a silver 335i????

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Please let the OP keep THIS thread on track for his vehicle.

If you need to ask questions pertaining to YOUR vehicle then you might be best tp start your own thread ....... noone likes having a

Nebster · 04-19-2009, 12:00 PM

so what was the wheel you bought, what were the specs?

can't you modify the fender a bit to make it fit?

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midlife ocasionally in crisis 57 Rep 2,358 Posts Drives: '08 335i cabrio Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .......... iTrader: (0)	$3,500 mistake hey guys, i have put alot of mods in my car, but the worst one was also my most expensive one: my jline rims SUCK and i hate them - my friend wants to buy them. there are a multitude of things i do not like about them, but i will only touch on one point here: the offset is wrong. i cannot run any wider width without rubbing than the stock 255 width. i am taking a large loss on these wheels, but will buy ANOTHER set of after market wheels to fix the jline offset (and the other problems also): 1/ what is the ideal offset to run slightly wider widths like 265 or 275 in the rears and 235 or 245s in the front ? 2/ i want a lightweight 18¨rim that is strong, but do not want to pay an astronomical price. lots of potholes here and the jline rims keep bending (and i keep fixing them) after even medium speed hits. how are OZ? any other suggestions ? thanks __________________ If your car isn't scary - it's just not fast enough ! RPI IC / UR catless DPs / JB3 2.0 beta / UR CAI / Quaife LSD / Snow Methanol Injection / VK oil cooler upgrade / Forge DVs / M3 rear sway / Riss catch can / Paddle shifting 6AT / M Sport steering wheel / Logic 7 / Dunlop Direzza Z1 255/235 /
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,037 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	i have some oz forsale kinda but the rears are pretty tight as well 255 no drop so i know what you mean about wanting a wider tire. did you try using the calculator above?
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midlife ocasionally in crisis 57 Rep 2,358 Posts Drives: '08 335i cabrio Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .......... iTrader: (0)	i do not know the stock offset, therefore hard to calculate the new offset needed for larger tires. but my original bmw wheels had rim sizes: 8J x 17 and 8.5 J x 17 tire sizes: 225 x 45 x 17 and 255 x 40 x 17. i want to go 18¨ but do not want the same offset problem i had with my 18¨jline rims. thanks __________________ If your car isn't scary - it's just not fast enough ! RPI IC / UR catless DPs / JB3 2.0 beta / UR CAI / Quaife LSD / Snow Methanol Injection / VK oil cooler upgrade / Forge DVs / M3 rear sway / Riss catch can / Paddle shifting 6AT / M Sport steering wheel / Logic 7 / Dunlop Direzza Z1 255/235 /
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 67 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	I got a set of O.Z. Ultraleggera Wheels (18's) in black and totally love them. Check out my garage for pictures. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 133 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	I've always wondered about how sturdy OZs are. The Ultraleggeras were on my list, but a cast wheel that's THAT light scared me a bit. However, I know a lot of people running them that never had anything bad to say. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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josephr25 Major 77 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	OZ Alleggerita's are their new wheel; you might want to try them http://www.oz-racing.de/at-team/news...-hlt/de?begin=
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mrvegas Enlisted Member 5 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Upper Marlboro, Md. iTrader: (0)	I have been lusting after BBS LM's in 18's. I don't really like the center caps. What do you guys think of these on a silver 335i???? http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
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TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 896 Rep 3,698 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	IMHO OZ's are a very good wheel. The HLT wheels will be a bit stronger than standard cast wheels. Enkei also has a similar process for manufacturing their wheels. I went with 18" as well due to the poor roads here in PA. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics have a rim protector. This is an added safety measure that I thought was great. The tire is fantastic too. Great in the wet, street and track. Maybe something else to consider when you're thinking about changing wheels is the tires. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	so what was the wheel you bought, what were the specs? can't you modify the fender a bit to make it fit? __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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