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[PR3CI5N]

There's also a new VMR flow formed wheel. The V803 19" plus they offer gunmetal

[The Maxican]

It really all depends on what you want from your wheels. If you just want a nice looking, affordable lightweight wheel, I'd definitely recommend Apex Arc-8 (although personally i think they are boring). I'm pretty sure they are the lightest wheel you can buy for the price. If your more about fitment and looks, Avant Garde and Varrstoen are great places to start.

[kohlzor]

Is there something in that price range for Avant Garde and Varrstoen? Also how do they compare in quality to Apex?

Cheers.

Originally Posted by The Maxican

It really all depends on what you want from your wheels. If you just want a nice looking, affordable lightweight wheel, I'd definitely recommend Apex Arc-8 (although personally i think they are boring). I'm pretty sure they are the lightest wheel you can buy for the price. If your more about fitment and looks, Avant Garde and Varrstoen are great places to start.

[kohlzor]

Nice, I was thinking ARC-8 with this setup
19x8.5" ET35 and 19x9.5" ET33 with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19

I really wanted 275 rears but Dave from Apex said that wouldn't be possible without a lot of fender rolling.

What do you think of Anthracite on a Blue coupe?

Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

I bought 18" ARC-8's a few months ago and absolutely love them. No more understeer, smoother ride and my rear end doesn't bounce sideways anymore when I hit bumps in the road (2010 E90 M 335i). I never would've thought wheels could make such a difference but they did. Maybe it's the lightweight mixed with wider wheels and a more meaty rear tire.

I think you'll really enjoy the 19" ARC-8's. They don't offer gunmetal but they do offer anthracite which is close. You might want to look into the hyper black color option.

I went with hyper silver
18x8.5 ET38 with 235 40 PSS
18x9.5 ET35 with 265 35 PSS

Cost me around $2k

[PR3CI5N]

Originally Posted by kohlzor

Nice, I was thinking ARC-8 with this setup
19x8.5" ET35 and 19x9.5" ET33 with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19

I really wanted 275 rears but Dave from Apex said that wouldn't be possible without a lot of fender rolling.

What do you think of Anthracite on a Blue coupe?

I think anthracite looks great on blue. Probably the best color for your car. Hyper black would be my second choice.

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by kohlzor

Nice, I was thinking ARC-8 with this setup
19x8.5" ET35 and 19x9.5" ET33 with 235/35/19 and 265/30/19

I really wanted 275 rears but Dave from Apex said that wouldn't be possible without a lot of fender rolling.

What do you think of Anthracite on a Blue coupe?

Yea the LCI cars have a wider track and less room for fitment.
On my Pre-LCI car a 275 is no problem. A 285 would fit.

Currently I'm like a crack head. I have money in hand waiting for the group buy to open for Apex.

Ready to dump my Forgestar wheels.
Bent a wheel, now they want to bend me over to get a replacement.

Apex! They sell one at a time and they stock!!!!!!
So replacements are easy. Trust me, if you drive bad roads and have 19" wheels, at some point you WILL need a replacement!!!

[The Maxican]

Originally Posted by kohlzor

Is there something in that price range for Avant Garde and Varrstoen? Also how do they compare in quality to Apex?

Cheers.

Any Varrstoen will be well within your price range. So will the Avant Garde's, aside from their forged wheels. Both are great quality wheels