Buying rims is stressful

D's Bimmer · 06-23-2013, 08:29 AM

I probably looked around for about a year myself. In the end, I settled on a great set of Volk Progressive Forged ME's in 19's. In wheels, I truly believe you get what you pay for within reason and your personal budget. Some guys like to put new rims on every year or two. For them, I can see buying rep's to save some money that they won't get back when flipping. Personally, I have always tried to spend good money on great wheels. It never hurts to shop around because the price spreed can be significant at times. This was the case for my purchase.

In the end, personal taste, budget and quaility all need to be factored in to make a great purchase. And who doesn't remember that feeling when you slap on new wheels and rubber! It is better that most things for sure!

-Rizzo- · 06-23-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemballa1980

Glad to hear you settled on a set! Can't wait to see some happy snaps!

Meanwhile, I just changed mine up a little. Forgestar now offer red centre caps, so thought i'd give em a go.

TBH I'm leaning towards the carbon fibre ones..

The red center caps are nice but maybe look a little bit out of place. If you had red calipers they would fit right in. I like the idea of the cf ones. But overall sexy wheels

Franky2ko · 06-26-2013, 02:09 AM

I can totally relate! I am also searching for rims. I found really nice replica rims from Unlimited Automobile Products (they are also selling on eBay). Did anyone have experience with this company? Are there replica rims good quality?

Franky2ko · 07-08-2013, 11:40 AM

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Anyone has experience buying from Unlimited Automobile Products? I am interested in their replica rims.. are they any good quality?

-Rizzo- · 07-08-2013, 09:57 PM

did you do a google search

EJ_3 · 07-08-2013, 10:14 PM

Look in my signature block. I have a new set of wheels (e92 fitment) in my waiting for a new owner. Never been mounted or took out the box. I got them for track wheels, but now my plans have changed. Had them for sale $1k obo, they are $1,200. No one showed much interest so I'm taking reasonable offers. No gimmicks, no tricks, no lies, and no bullsh!t. Check out my iTrader feedback (the few that people have submitted anyways).

blackturbo · 07-11-2013, 04:50 PM

I would have to agree with the op that buying rims can be stressful. There are so many choices of sizing, brands, rubber, and colors to choose from.
I have a black e92 and I'm still trying to find the right rims for my car. I just can't find the right gold with chrome lip I imagine on my vehicle, yet. And sometimes when you do find the right package, another set of rims come along and catches your eyes hahaha.. dam it.

-Rizzo- · 07-12-2013, 10:24 PM

Yep I hear ya man the nice wheels are forged ones for like 3k and I can't do that now in my life. Just have to keep searching and u can always powder via them!

Btw ill have mine on tomorrow with some hankook v12 235/35 and 275/30

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D's Bimmer Major 255 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: 2016 340 Xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I probably looked around for about a year myself. In the end, I settled on a great set of Volk Progressive Forged ME's in 19's. In wheels, I truly believe you get what you pay for within reason and your personal budget. Some guys like to put new rims on every year or two. For them, I can see buying rep's to save some money that they won't get back when flipping. Personally, I have always tried to spend good money on great wheels. It never hurts to shop around because the price spreed can be significant at times. This was the case for my purchase. In the end, personal taste, budget and quaility all need to be factored in to make a great purchase. And who doesn't remember that feeling when you slap on new wheels and rubber! It is better that most things for sure!
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Franky2ko Banned 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	I can totally relate! I am also searching for rims. I found really nice replica rims from Unlimited Automobile Products (they are also selling on eBay). Did anyone have experience with this company? Are there replica rims good quality? Attached Images
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Franky2ko Banned 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	BUMP Anyone has experience buying from Unlimited Automobile Products? I am interested in their replica rims.. are they any good quality?
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-Rizzo- Lieutenant 57 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: East Lansing, MI iTrader: (2)	did you do a google search __________________ 07 BMW 335i (East Lansing, MI) Winter / Sport / Premium Packages Installed
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EJ_3 Colonel 379 Rep 2,838 Posts Drives: e92 335i, e34 525i & e60 530i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N Las Vegas iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.34] 2016 Ram 1500 Sport [8.00] 1994 BMW 525i [10.00] 2007 BMW 530i [8.66]	Look in my signature block. I have a new set of wheels (e92 fitment) in my waiting for a new owner. Never been mounted or took out the box. I got them for track wheels, but now my plans have changed. Had them for sale $1k obo, they are $1,200. No one showed much interest so I'm taking reasonable offers. No gimmicks, no tricks, no lies, and no bullsh!t. Check out my iTrader feedback (the few that people have submitted anyways). __________________ click here for mods
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blackturbo Captain 59 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (1)	I would have to agree with the op that buying rims can be stressful. There are so many choices of sizing, brands, rubber, and colors to choose from. I have a black e92 and I'm still trying to find the right rims for my car. I just can't find the right gold with chrome lip I imagine on my vehicle, yet. And sometimes when you do find the right package, another set of rims come along and catches your eyes hahaha.. dam it.
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-Rizzo- Lieutenant 57 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: East Lansing, MI iTrader: (2)	Yep I hear ya man the nice wheels are forged ones for like 3k and I can't do that now in my life. Just have to keep searching and u can always powder via them! Btw ill have mine on tomorrow with some hankook v12 235/35 and 275/30 __________________ 07 BMW 335i (East Lansing, MI) Winter / Sport / Premium Packages Installed
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