Best looking 18 inch wheels

SpaceGhost · 12-18-2009, 08:37 PM

I want to upgrade my wheels but want to stay with 18s. Looking for suggestions. Please post pics if you have them.

Thanks.

335fourdoor · 12-19-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Blur

I want to upgrade my wheels but want to stay with 18s. Looking for suggestions. Please post pics if you have them.

Thanks.

probably advans rs

NiVeDh · 12-19-2009, 03:25 AM

Looks are subjective.

tlav17 · 12-19-2009, 04:32 AM

oem style 162...but i'm biased

MassBimmer · 12-19-2009, 09:27 AM

V710, but I'm biased as well

Really depends on what you're looking to pay...you can get 18" BBS LM's for $4k+ or you can get 18" V710's for $800...it all comes back to what you're willing to spend

PeteW84 · 12-19-2009, 12:33 PM

18x8F 18x9R O.Z. Ultraleggera

SpaceGhost · 12-19-2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks guys, I know looks are subjective but I am looking for suggestions and others opinions. Good suggestions so far, let's keep it going.

BTW, I really like the looks of the BBS rims but they are a bit pricey for me as are the HREs etc. I would like to find a nice set of decent wheels that aren't heavier than stock for about $1500 or so.

kmarei · 12-19-2009, 02:01 PM

Style 197 is one of my favs
i wanted to get them as winter wheels, but they are not wide enough to fit my recommended sized tires
and they are made by BBS i believe

Ph0zenstone · 12-19-2009, 03:40 PM

i like the 189's or 197's. I am getting the 197's as my winters next week, will be with Pirelli snows all around.

Blaizon · 12-19-2009, 04:39 PM

I like 189's but I'm biased as well. Those O.Z.'s are hot!!!

D.yi · 12-19-2009, 05:32 PM

style 189 with some spacers look very elegant and clean + very easy to wash

possible335i2008 · 12-19-2009, 05:43 PM

advan rs

Ricer X · 12-19-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Blur

I would like to find a nice set of decent wheels that aren't heavier than stock for about $1500 or so.

Ummm.....yeah. That's gonna be tough but not impossible. You may have to go used or rep (which I would not do, rep that is).

Do you like mesh/minimum spoke/more spoke/spinners (J/K). Narrow it down. What kind of look are you going for? Classic/Race/aggressive/Classy? What color combos do you like?

Thunder Dump · 12-19-2009, 08:52 PM

197s

SV Concepts III · 12-19-2009, 10:46 PM

V710 or CSLs get my vote.

SpaceGhost · 12-20-2009, 02:20 AM

The v710 and vb3 are nice. I like the v713 but it is only in 19 inch.

D.yi · 12-20-2009, 02:42 AM

here's mine... first one is a completely stock car with oem 189's. the second and 3rd are vmr vb3's in hyper black they are 19's but just for reference... this was before i dropped it on a eibach prokit so it looks even better now.

akumetsu · 12-20-2009, 02:52 AM

My 18" acs type v

D.yi · 12-20-2009, 03:06 AM

wow no offense but that bumper neeeeeds to go... holy hell it is ugly.

akumetsu · 12-20-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by D.yi

wow no offense but that bumper neeeeeds to go... holy hell it is ugly.

thats just an add on lip i got at good deal from ebay, i thought it looked fine but

... maybe its time to save up for new bumper.... anyways just showing some 18" rims

D.yi · 12-20-2009, 03:42 AM

oh haha okay.. i think you should take it off the paint match doesnt seem correct either. maybe slightly off. you should do matte black corners to match your grills instead of the white corners imo. oh and some blacklines

Daya · 12-20-2009, 04:22 AM

here is my winter setup - 18" VMR 710

12-18-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
SpaceGhost Captain 380 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2025 M2, 2024 740i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Best looking 18 inch wheels I want to upgrade my wheels but want to stay with 18s. Looking for suggestions. Please post pics if you have them. Thanks.
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tlav17 Lieutenant 25 Rep 409 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	oem style 162...but i'm biased __________________ 2015 F15 X5 Past: '08 Alpine White M3, '07 Titanium Silver Z4 M Coupe, '04 Imola Red M3 Coupe
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SpaceGhost Captain 380 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2025 M2, 2024 740i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I know looks are subjective but I am looking for suggestions and others opinions. Good suggestions so far, let's keep it going. BTW, I really like the looks of the BBS rims but they are a bit pricey for me as are the HREs etc. I would like to find a nice set of decent wheels that aren't heavier than stock for about $1500 or so.
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kmarei Major General 789 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i X-drive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	Style 197 is one of my favs i wanted to get them as winter wheels, but they are not wide enough to fit my recommended sized tires and they are made by BBS i believe
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Ph0zenstone Major General 347 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	i like the 189's or 197's. I am getting the 197's as my winters next week, will be with Pirelli snows all around.
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12-19-2009, 04:39 PM	#10
Blaizon Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe & 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	I like 189's but I'm biased as well. Those O.Z.'s are hot!!! __________________ 2008 Sparking Graphite 335i 6MT Coupe - Single Turbo 2007 Montego Blue 335i 6AT Sedan
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12-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#11
D.yi Major 53 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	style 189 with some spacers look very elegant and clean + very easy to wash
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possible335i2008 Major 185 Rep 1,222 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: united states iTrader: (10)	advan rs Attached Images
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Thunder Dump That tickles 13 Rep 457 Posts Drives: '09 328i E93 SGM/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western MA iTrader: (1)	197s
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	V710 or CSLs get my vote.
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SpaceGhost Captain 380 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2025 M2, 2024 740i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	The v710 and vb3 are nice. I like the v713 but it is only in 19 inch.
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D.yi Major 53 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	here's mine... first one is a completely stock car with oem 189's. the second and 3rd are vmr vb3's in hyper black they are 19's but just for reference... this was before i dropped it on a eibach prokit so it looks even better now. Attached Images
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D.yi Major 53 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	wow no offense but that bumper neeeeeds to go... holy hell it is ugly.
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D.yi Major 53 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	oh haha okay.. i think you should take it off the paint match doesnt seem correct either. maybe slightly off. you should do matte black corners to match your grills instead of the white corners imo. oh and some blacklines
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Daya Lieutenant Colonel 209 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	here is my winter setup - 18" VMR 710 __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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