How's teh quality of VMR Wheels? VB3 Hyperblack

tracerit · 02-13-2011, 03:46 PM

I'm close to thinking about getting new wheels and tires but the thing holding me back from aftermarket wheels is my paranoia with the quality. I'm a pretty cautious driver and my area doesn't have too many potholes. I'm just worried about the finish cracking or peeling.

Also, did VMR discontinue production of non-staggered wheels?

SV Concepts III · 02-13-2011, 05:17 PM

It's a solid wheel for the price, we've had a lot of success with the brand.

They did not discontinue non-staggered, you just purchase 4x8.5 wide wheels

tracerit · 02-13-2011, 05:55 PM

lol, that's a good solution as well. it's just the vendor site i was on didn't carry the non-staggered set.

NiVeDh · 02-13-2011, 06:27 PM

I've had them for almost a year now. No issues even with Atlanta potholes and low-profile tires. The paint has not chipped or anything either.

Tzu · 02-13-2011, 07:20 PM

Im not sure why people go for VMR when Avant Gardes are stronger, identical, and the same price.

apache67 · 02-13-2011, 07:30 PM

Because AG needs to come up with some more styles, finishes, and sizes.

sterz85 · 02-13-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tzu

Im not sure why people go for VMR when Avant Gardes are stronger, identical, and the same price.

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Originally Posted by apache67

Because AG needs to come up with some more styles, finishes, and sizes.

aww shiit, mind = blown

tracerit · 02-13-2011, 08:04 PM

i'm undecided now on hyperblack or gunmetal. i searched a bunch of threads and someone mentioned in certain lighting conditions, hyperblack looks like chrome and i despise the look of chrome. the gunmetal looks too matte as well. i'll drop by EAS's showroom when i'm ready to buy to check them out.

Penguino · 02-14-2011, 10:54 AM

Check out the ALUFELGEN CS7 (CSL) in Hyperblack. Best bang for your buck.

VMRWheels · 02-14-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tracerit

i'm undecided now on hyperblack or gunmetal. i searched a bunch of threads and someone mentioned in certain lighting conditions, hyperblack looks like chrome and i despise the look of chrome. the gunmetal looks too matte as well. i'll drop by EAS's showroom when i'm ready to buy to check them out.

Our Hyper Black is quite a dynamic finish and you are correct. Depending on what lighting you are in, the finish may look almost black or very very highly reflective. During direct sun light the finish will look almost like chrome with a tint of black. During the evening, the finish will seem darker and give more a a smoked type of finish.

Hyper Black VB3's in our studio.

-Charles@VMRWheels

AWD Addict · 02-14-2011, 02:07 PM

Had VMR wheels for 3 years. They're great for the money.

Certainly weaker than stock, but the VMR finish is durable, and they look great.

I've had to replace 2 due to potholes and resulting carnage, but they've taken some pretty good licks and stayed round (aside from those 2 of course.)

e92stance · 02-14-2011, 03:38 PM

Hey guys, well the hyperblack finish is interesting to say the least....in some light it appears as chrome, and its semi-ghetto looking....didnt like that at all. After one winter in NJ the finish was chipping near the edges and the "chrome" effect was fading. Then one day I used Maguire's Hot Chrome wheels cleaner on them and it destroyed the finish on all 4 wheels....crazy spots and drip effect that was etched into the wheel. I faught with Maguires about it and they didnt help...I got the wheels color matched to my space grey and now they are 10000% better....dont do the hyper black at all. The wheels are strong, no bends or anything like that after a couple years.

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tracerit Captain 149 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	How's teh quality of VMR Wheels? VB3 Hyperblack I'm close to thinking about getting new wheels and tires but the thing holding me back from aftermarket wheels is my paranoia with the quality. I'm a pretty cautious driver and my area doesn't have too many potholes. I'm just worried about the finish cracking or peeling. Also, did VMR discontinue production of non-staggered wheels?
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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)	It's a solid wheel for the price, we've had a lot of success with the brand. They did not discontinue non-staggered, you just purchase 4x8.5 wide wheels
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tracerit Captain 149 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	lol, that's a good solution as well. it's just the vendor site i was on didn't carry the non-staggered set.
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NiVeDh Major General 430 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	I've had them for almost a year now. No issues even with Atlanta potholes and low-profile tires. The paint has not chipped or anything either.
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Tzu Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Im not sure why people go for VMR when Avant Gardes are stronger, identical, and the same price.
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apache67 Private 3 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 12' 335is Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Because AG needs to come up with some more styles, finishes, and sizes.
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tracerit Captain 149 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	i'm undecided now on hyperblack or gunmetal. i searched a bunch of threads and someone mentioned in certain lighting conditions, hyperblack looks like chrome and i despise the look of chrome. the gunmetal looks too matte as well. i'll drop by EAS's showroom when i'm ready to buy to check them out.
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Penguino Lieutenant Colonel 1634 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: A car. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here iTrader: (5)	Check out the ALUFELGEN CS7 (CSL) in Hyperblack. Best bang for your buck.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 407 Rep 2,930 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Had VMR wheels for 3 years. They're great for the money. Certainly weaker than stock, but the VMR finish is durable, and they look great. I've had to replace 2 due to potholes and resulting carnage, but they've taken some pretty good licks and stayed round (aside from those 2 of course.)
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e92stance Banned 23 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e92 LCI 335 msport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, well the hyperblack finish is interesting to say the least....in some light it appears as chrome, and its semi-ghetto looking....didnt like that at all. After one winter in NJ the finish was chipping near the edges and the "chrome" effect was fading. Then one day I used Maguire's Hot Chrome wheels cleaner on them and it destroyed the finish on all 4 wheels....crazy spots and drip effect that was etched into the wheel. I faught with Maguires about it and they didnt help...I got the wheels color matched to my space grey and now they are 10000% better....dont do the hyper black at all. The wheels are strong, no bends or anything like that after a couple years.
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