alufelgen or VMR?

shuarma · 04-09-2010, 04:40 PM

i'm looking for some good CSL reps..should i go with alufelgen or vmr? and what are some some good tires for a decent price?

Enjoiyourlife · 04-09-2010, 04:40 PM

Alufelgen CS7

wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 Evo. Nice budget set up

ModBargains.com · 04-10-2010, 01:40 AM

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TT3 iN NyC · 04-10-2010, 01:42 AM

Alufelgen's CS7's hands down. Search for my pics.

isugoo · 04-10-2010, 04:51 AM

Alufelgen + Hankook Evo = win

MassBimmer · 04-10-2010, 11:09 AM

The main difference between the two is build style. VMR uses a gravity cast process whereas Alufelgen uses low-pressure cast. Low-pressure cast allows you to achieve the same strength properties at a lighter wheel weight but comes at a slight price premium usually. I really don't know that you can go wrong with either, they're both very well made wheels

ALUFELGEN · 04-10-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

The main difference between the two is build style. VMR uses a gravity cast process whereas Alufelgen uses low-pressure cast. Low-pressure cast allows you to achieve the same strength properties at a lighter wheel weight but comes at a slight price premium usually. I really don't know that you can go wrong with either, they're both very well made wheels

+1

Our wheels are also powdercoated. Our CS7 are in special right now and the price is very tempting

NiVeDh · 04-10-2010, 12:07 PM

If you're going with the 19x9.5 rears, I'd go with the Alufelgen CS7. However, if you want the 19x10, I'd go with the VMR VB3 for the concavity. I went with the VMR.

lonestar22 · 04-10-2010, 12:12 PM

if you want legit sizes & offsets go with vmr csl's.

yamazaho · 04-10-2010, 01:40 PM

Personally I will wait for Alufelgen comes out with the 19x10 rear this summer (hopefully) before I purchase a set. VMR has the VB3 but the front fitment is not good for me (20/40, either too low or too high), if there's 19x8.5 with the offsets in the range of 27-30 that would be great.

shuarma · 04-10-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

If you're going with the 19x9.5 rears, I'd go with the Alufelgen CS7. However, if you want the 19x10, I'd go with the VMR VB3 for the concavity. I went with the VMR.

yeah i would love to have 10s in the rear.

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Originally Posted by AluFelgen

+1

Our wheels are also powdercoated. Our CS7 are in special right now and the price is very tempting

i know, $899 is a great price. but when are you guys coming out with 19x10s?

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Originally Posted by TT3 iN NyC

Alufelgen's CS7's hands down. Search for my pics.

you, sir, have a gorgeous car. and you might have sold me on black rims

TT3 iN NyC · 04-10-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shuarma

you, sir, have a gorgeous car. and you might have sold me on black rims

haha thanks. Glad my car can assist you with your decision. I say go with the Alufelgen CS7's, you won't be disappointed. They are strong wheels and achieve the look and feel of the OEM ZCP M3 wheels. People can't tell the difference. The concavity in the rear and the spoke waviness up front is 100% dead on with the OEM ZCP wheels.

kugasman · 04-10-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

The main difference between the two is build style. VMR uses a gravity cast process whereas Alufelgen uses low-pressure cast. Low-pressure cast allows you to achieve the same strength properties at a lighter wheel weight but comes at a slight price premium usually. I really don't know that you can go wrong with either, they're both very well made wheels

I would agree. Plus there are some other differences that are documented well here on the forum. One big one for me was color, Alufelgen is OEM siler and VMR is hypersilver. Alufelgen is also a more accurate CSL rep. Personal preference.

Fern8321 · 04-13-2010, 12:19 AM

Ive been thinking of the same thing, VMR V710 or Alufelgen SF-71..Which on has more concavity, any suggestions?

Chewy734 · 04-13-2010, 09:30 AM

the SF-71 looks nicer imo... my guess is that they have similar concavity... can anyone correct me if I'm mistaken?

Saint330i · 04-14-2010, 12:46 PM

I just did Alufelgen CS7's with Yokahoma S-Drive tires. I went with the Alu's based upon the mfg.method being stronger and same as BMW OEM method.
Wheels are a great price!! Tires are decent quality at a decent price.

escobar929 · 04-14-2010, 01:27 PM

VMR

Alan@PYSpeed.com[retired] · 04-14-2010, 01:33 PM

lower the offset higher the concavity.

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