Which style to go for, if any for my E92?

The_Bear_Yid · 06-29-2011, 08:29 AM

I am trying to decide what to do with my black E92 SE. It's currently on 17s (which were listed as 189s, though I'm not sure that's right) and the plan was to keep the smart sophisticated look and just upgrade the wheels at some point to some 19's 225s or 230s (if I've got my codes right).

I was against the 'blacked out look' (black wheels, trim, grille) as it's a bit played out and a bit boy racer-ish.... but then I saw the frozen M3 thread on the phone app and was

So now I'm not sure what to do?

I'll try to tart up this thread with some pics at some point.

Hotcoupe · 06-29-2011, 08:38 AM

I'd get any of the following, in no particular order:

230's
225's
269's
313's

Plenty of choice there

The_Bear_Yid · 06-29-2011, 10:07 AM

2 for OEM so far.

I'll look in to those other numbers. Is one of those the 'star' style? As I like those a lot too.

Edit:

Not sure about the 269s, not seen them much at all. Not keen on the 313s, I rarely see them on an E9x and think that they suit it.

I like the 287s (I think that's right).

But obviously as with all of them, I have to find them. I watch eBay like a Hawk but rarely a well priced (imo) set comes up that sound in good nic.

Hotcoupe · 06-29-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Bear_Yid

2 for OEM so far.

I'll look in to those other numbers. Is one of those the 'star' style? As I like those a lot too.

Edit:

Not sure about the 269s, not seen them much at all. Not keen on the 313s, I rarely see them on an E9x and think that they suit it.

I like the 287s (I think that's right).

But obviously as with all of them, I have to find them. I watch eBay like a Hawk but rarely a well priced (imo) set comes up that sound in good nic.

230's
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw...230_wheel_1061

225's
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw...25m_wheel_1059

269's
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw...ance_wheel_542

313's
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw...ance_wheel_541

I'm not suggesting you buy them from Alloy wheels direct, Ebay or Pistonheads classifieds, or the forum are a good source.

The_Bear_Yid · 06-29-2011, 12:35 PM

Wow cheers

Fx1 · 06-29-2011, 01:07 PM

im thinking about 269's because the 313 come standard on on 19" option which means they are now worthless just like all oem wheels

The_Bear_Yid · 06-29-2011, 05:50 PM

Ha, I don't know of any that are worthless apart from mine.

Kerr · 06-29-2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fx1

im thinking about 269's because the 313 come standard on on 19" option which means they are now worthless just like all oem wheels

313s are still too expensive and I must admit don't look as good to me as people suggest. I wish I had caught a picture last week of my car side to side with another E92 with 313s next to mine.

Not sure they will be any more common and "worthless" than mv4s.

230s can be picked up at a reasonable price. I really don't think they would suit black as half the appeal is the the angled faces on each spoke sparkling.

However I've never seen anyone with 230s anything other than silver.

creepy coupe · 06-30-2011, 03:57 AM

313's and keep the brake callipers clean

davyk31 · 06-30-2011, 06:00 AM

Go for a set of 230s and add the BMW aero front spoiler, looks great and sets your car apart from others.

davyk31 · 06-30-2011, 06:01 AM

Also either keep your 17s for winter use or sell them once the panic to get winter wheels set in and you should easily get £300 for them if in decent condition.

The_Bear_Yid · 06-30-2011, 06:09 PM

Kerr - I wouldn't do OEM wheels black... or would I...

Creepy - Not a fan of the 313s, lol at the brake caliper comment.

Davy - I'll look in to that spoiler, I'm a bit of a BM noob. Yeah I was thinking of keeping the 17's as track wheels or something.

DavS1 · 06-30-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fx1

im thinking about 269's because the 313 come standard on on 19" option which means they are now worthless just like all oem wheels

Sounds like a comment from a man that can't afford a set

FLUTE · 07-01-2011, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Bear_Yid

Kerr - I wouldn't do OEM wheels black... or would I...

Creepy - Not a fan of the 313s, lol at the brake caliper comment.

Davy - I'll look in to that spoiler, I'm a bit of a BM noob. Yeah I was thinking of keeping the 17's as track wheels or something.

Have a look at mine. I have just that set up. Pictures can be found by following info below
M
www.m3cutters.co.uk
Look for north east region
Harewood house thread

And mine is the sparkling grey 335i

Flute

View Poll Results: What to do?
Leave as is, and save the money.	2	11.11%
Go for some OEM 19's.	11	61.11%
Go for black CSLs, grille etc.	5	27.78%
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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	Which style to go for, if any for my E92? I am trying to decide what to do with my black E92 SE. It's currently on 17s (which were listed as 189s, though I'm not sure that's right) and the plan was to keep the smart sophisticated look and just upgrade the wheels at some point to some 19's 225s or 230s (if I've got my codes right). I was against the 'blacked out look' (black wheels, trim, grille) as it's a bit played out and a bit boy racer-ish.... but then I saw the frozen M3 thread on the phone app and was So now I'm not sure what to do? I'll try to tart up this thread with some pics at some point.
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Hotcoupe Major General 197 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	I'd get any of the following, in no particular order: 230's 225's 269's 313's Plenty of choice there __________________ ================================= Never argue with an idiot on the internet. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	2 for OEM so far. I'll look in to those other numbers. Is one of those the 'star' style? As I like those a lot too. Edit: Not sure about the 269s, not seen them much at all. Not keen on the 313s, I rarely see them on an E9x and think that they suit it. I like the 287s (I think that's right). But obviously as with all of them, I have to find them. I watch eBay like a Hawk but rarely a well priced (imo) set comes up that sound in good nic. Last edited by The_Bear_Yid; 06-29-2011 at 10:21 AM..
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Fx1 Banned 9 Rep 247 Posts Drives: Bmw 320D E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Mids iTrader: (0)	im thinking about 269's because the 313 come standard on on 19" option which means they are now worthless just like all oem wheels
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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	Ha, I don't know of any that are worthless apart from mine.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1823 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	313's and keep the brake callipers clean
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davyk31 Major General 1071 Rep 6,992 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Go for a set of 230s and add the BMW aero front spoiler, looks great and sets your car apart from others.
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davyk31 Major General 1071 Rep 6,992 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Also either keep your 17s for winter use or sell them once the panic to get winter wheels set in and you should easily get £300 for them if in decent condition.
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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	Kerr - I wouldn't do OEM wheels black... or would I... Creepy - Not a fan of the 313s, lol at the brake caliper comment. Davy - I'll look in to that spoiler, I'm a bit of a BM noob. Yeah I was thinking of keeping the 17's as track wheels or something.
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