VM CSL wheels

DowntownBMW · 11-13-2006, 10:58 PM

for those folks who have the velocity motoring replica csl wheels, whats your long term experience with it? is the quality ok?

im thinking of getting 18x8.5 ,et40, for e92 335i, i believe its about 24 pounds, is this a reasonable weight? as it is a cast wheel, im not expecting any miracles with the weight.

im thinking of running dunlop 3D 225/40/18 for winter...(i have the 230s for summer), would a 225 tire fit just fine on an 8.5 width rim? will the tire be stretched too much?

thanks

canucklion · 11-13-2006, 11:05 PM

in my opinion, you get what you pay for, Velocity, from what I've read, seems pretty decent, but yeah, 24 pounds for 18's is not that light, but they look good. So if look is all you're after, and not performance, go for it.

For comparison, BBS RC 18x8.5's weighs 17lbs each

DowntownBMW · 11-13-2006, 11:27 PM

yeah, i know, the csl looks darned good, and i like it.
on the other hand i might go the other way and go with the forged bbs RGR at 19lbs. big price diff of course.
its hard to decide!

DowntownBMW · 11-13-2006, 11:31 PM

btw, what is center bore?
bbs website states centerbore for RGR is 72.50
VM csl has centerbore 72.60, is this a big deal?

HRC · 11-14-2006, 12:24 AM

My thoughts are if your choosing between a HQ rim vs others, I would always choose the HQ gear for your BMW, your car deserves it and you will be rewarded with a superior product.

Danny

shragon · 11-15-2006, 02:17 PM

velocity motoring's csl replicas have a pretty good reputation in various bmw forums. 24 lbs is not bad for a cast wheel.

kingbriani · 11-17-2006, 09:11 PM

dude, bbs rg-r in diamond black, no question. look better, IMO, and theyre way lighter for improved acceleration, response and gas mileage!

obLu · 11-17-2006, 11:11 PM

They're also 3x more expensive too.

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DowntownBMW Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	VM CSL wheels for those folks who have the velocity motoring replica csl wheels, whats your long term experience with it? is the quality ok? im thinking of getting 18x8.5 ,et40, for e92 335i, i believe its about 24 pounds, is this a reasonable weight? as it is a cast wheel, im not expecting any miracles with the weight. im thinking of running dunlop 3D 225/40/18 for winter...(i have the 230s for summer), would a 225 tire fit just fine on an 8.5 width rim? will the tire be stretched too much? thanks
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 152 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	in my opinion, you get what you pay for, Velocity, from what I've read, seems pretty decent, but yeah, 24 pounds for 18's is not that light, but they look good. So if look is all you're after, and not performance, go for it. For comparison, BBS RC 18x8.5's weighs 17lbs each __________________
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DowntownBMW Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	yeah, i know, the csl looks darned good, and i like it. on the other hand i might go the other way and go with the forged bbs RGR at 19lbs. big price diff of course. its hard to decide!
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DowntownBMW Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	btw, what is center bore? bbs website states centerbore for RGR is 72.50 VM csl has centerbore 72.60, is this a big deal?
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HRC MAUI BUILT 516 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]	My thoughts are if your choosing between a HQ rim vs others, I would always choose the HQ gear for your BMW, your car deserves it and you will be rewarded with a superior product. 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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shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	velocity motoring's csl replicas have a pretty good reputation in various bmw forums. 24 lbs is not bad for a cast wheel. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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kingbriani Private First Class 25 Rep 122 Posts Drives: '07 Honda S2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	dude, bbs rg-r in diamond black, no question. look better, IMO, and theyre way lighter for improved acceleration, response and gas mileage! __________________ __________________________________________________ Future ED Car: E92 335i Montego Blue w/ Black leatherette and Grey Poplar Sport Package, Navigation, Bluetooth, Sunshade, Heated Seats, 6 mt BBS RG-Rs
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obLu Major 57 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	They're also 3x more expensive too.
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