Another "which wheel" thread.

obLu · 11-01-2006, 12:41 PM

[Image hijacked from WHUDAFXUP on e46fanatics]

Both wheels are the same price, both wheels come in the same sizes with about the same offset (both rears will need a spacer or I'll have to try to stuff the e46 M3 fitment in) and similar weights. Totally on the fence on how both look so I thought I'd do a "which wheel" thread to see what everybody thinks. Going on a sapphire black e90, will be lowered on eibach pro kit.

May just end up waiting till after SEMA to see if anything new gets announced though.

Choice #1:
Ray's ITC (pictured on e46 m3) 2pc cast.

Choice #2:
BBS CH

Choice #3:
Write-in, needs to be 19" and right around $2k.

HRC · 11-01-2006, 01:08 PM

Hmmm, between the Rays and the CH's, I would say it all comes down to lip or not. Otherwise, they look similair.

As for other rims, I have no idea, although I would guess you like the mesh look so for that, they all kinda look the same.

Danny

obLu · 11-01-2006, 01:26 PM

I'm not married to mesh, just married to the lightweight/cost balance. Only thing I can find around 2k that weight in at a reasonable 24-26lbs. By the time I get a set of DPEs, j-lines or iforges configured up the way I want my budget is blown by double. Rather spend the extra money on rubber and a bbk.

HRC · 11-01-2006, 01:29 PM

I got an option for you...Volk LE37's

Danny

funky_chilli · 11-01-2006, 05:21 PM

i reckon the CH's look awesome, dun have pics on me but deisel007's car is a good indication of how good they look

aapriadi · 11-01-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Hmmm, between the Rays and the CH's, I would say it all comes down to lip or not. Otherwise, they look similair.

As for other rims, I have no idea, although I would guess you like the mesh look so for that, they all kinda look the same.

Danny

agree with what danny said. it depends if you like rims with lip or no lip. i personally am bored with lipped rims hence i put mine up for sale. i'll go with BBS CH
the advantage of not having a lip is its gonna make the rims look bigger and BBS CH with m3 fitment looks awesome especially for the rears, take a look at diesel007's ride. thats hotness
advantage of having the Rays ITC: i believe its 2pc hence it can be fixed. if the lip is damaged by curb rashes etc, it can be replaced. correct me if i'm wrong
hope this helps and please let us know which rims you decide to go with once you've made up your mind

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Ray's ITC	3	21.43%
BBS CH	11	78.57%
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11-01-2006, 12:41 PM	#1
obLu Major 55 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	Another "which wheel" thread. [Image hijacked from WHUDAFXUP on e46fanatics] Both wheels are the same price, both wheels come in the same sizes with about the same offset (both rears will need a spacer or I'll have to try to stuff the e46 M3 fitment in) and similar weights. Totally on the fence on how both look so I thought I'd do a "which wheel" thread to see what everybody thinks. Going on a sapphire black e90, will be lowered on eibach pro kit. May just end up waiting till after SEMA to see if anything new gets announced though. Choice #1: Ray's ITC (pictured on e46 m3) 2pc cast. Choice #2: BBS CH Choice #3: Write-in, needs to be 19" and right around $2k. Attached Images
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HRC MAUI BUILT 497 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Hmmm, between the Rays and the CH's, I would say it all comes down to lip or not. Otherwise, they look similair. As for other rims, I have no idea, although I would guess you like the mesh look so for that, they all kinda look the same. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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HRC MAUI BUILT 497 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I got an option for you...Volk LE37's Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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funky_chilli burp 6 Rep 537 Posts Drives: '13 328i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aussie in Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	i reckon the CH's look awesome, dun have pics on me but deisel007's car is a good indication of how good they look __________________ wils '13 F30 328i Sport Line Moved on from: '09 E90 323i M-Sport \| '08 MKV GTI \| '02 MINI Cooper \| '99 E46 318i Exec
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obLu Major 55 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	I'm not married to mesh, just married to the lightweight/cost balance. Only thing I can find around 2k that weight in at a reasonable 24-26lbs. By the time I get a set of DPEs, j-lines or iforges configured up the way I want my budget is blown by double. Rather spend the extra money on rubber and a bbk.
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