Wheel Advice

rkavanau · 01-05-2012, 09:12 PM

When spring finally gets here I'm going to upgrade my wheels. Ideally I'd like to stay at 17". The Indiana roads are terrible 3-4 months out of the year, and I just put on a set of Conti DWS a few months ago (don't want to drop another $800 on tires). However, I'm having a hard time finding anything I like in 17".

I really like some of the Avant Garde and VMR wheels that **********s carries, but they are all 18"+. I've looked through TireRack and some of the AsA wheels look ok, but I don't much about the quality. Anyone have any suggestions for a good set of 17's?

Starboy · 01-05-2012, 10:57 PM

actually im looking for a set of 18" with 5 spokes for the rest of this year, the 19"s are quite uncomfortable with terrible road conditions.

JDLM · 01-05-2012, 11:02 PM

Ever thought of checking the wheel/tire section....

17" wheels...Rota if you just want something or Linea Corse (sp) maybe

zanth119 · 01-06-2012, 12:13 AM

I've been looking at D-Force, they offer 17x8 17x8.5, and 17x9's

http://dforcewheels.com/pages/products.php

gunnerxq · 01-06-2012, 09:05 AM

O.Z are really good go to tirerack.com they even have previews on how it would look on your car.

Gary@TireRack · 01-06-2012, 12:07 PM

We've actually had very good experience and feedback from the ASA wheels. Another good brand to consider that is lower priced would be Rial.

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=VZ4&...eels/index.jsp

ModBargains.com · 01-06-2012, 01:05 PM

As cars are getting bigger, so are the wheels. Most aftermarket wheel manufactures such as AG and VMR make 18" wheels as the smallest size. If you're looking to get a set of light weight 17" wheels, the D-Force setup would be a great alternative choice! The D-Force wheels are flow formed which means that they're not only strong, but are also extremely light weight. The wheels were originally built for the track enthusiasts and they're definitely a quality setup!

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rkavanau Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2014 f30 335 xdrive, m sport, Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Wheel Advice When spring finally gets here I'm going to upgrade my wheels. Ideally I'd like to stay at 17". The Indiana roads are terrible 3-4 months out of the year, and I just put on a set of Conti DWS a few months ago (don't want to drop another $800 on tires). However, I'm having a hard time finding anything I like in 17". I really like some of the Avant Garde and VMR wheels that **********s carries, but they are all 18"+. I've looked through TireRack and some of the AsA wheels look ok, but I don't much about the quality. Anyone have any suggestions for a good set of 17's? __________________ Current: 2014 F30 335i xdrive msport 2013-2017: 2011 335i e90 msport 2009-2013: 2008 328xi E92
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Starboy Dreaming for E92M3 MT 56 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i MT; 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Beijing, China iTrader: (0)	actually im looking for a set of 18" with 5 spokes for the rest of this year, the 19"s are quite uncomfortable with terrible road conditions. __________________ 2008 E92 328i MT Space Grey 2009 E92 M3 DCT Limited Edition [Monte Carlo Blue Metallica] (converting to MT)
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JDLM Banned 74 Rep 3,276 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	Ever thought of checking the wheel/tire section.... 17" wheels...Rota if you just want something or Linea Corse (sp) maybe
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zanth119 Buy the ticket, take the ride! 7 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2002 330cic, 2012 328ix Wagon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i xDriv ... [0.00] 2002 BMW 330cic [0.00]	I've been looking at D-Force, they offer 17x8 17x8.5, and 17x9's http://dforcewheels.com/pages/products.php __________________
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	O.Z are really good go to tirerack.com they even have previews on how it would look on your car. __________________ Former E90 325i: Koni special active red, eibach pro-kit springs, Remus exhaust, stage 3 intake manifold,Stage 2 AA tune, BMW Short shift kit. Silicon intake pipe. M3 control arms front, M3 rear. ECS trailing arm with whiteline bushings. Purple powerflex subframe bushings. Yellow power flex upper shock mounts. Single mass flywheel OE weight.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	We've actually had very good experience and feedback from the ASA wheels. Another good brand to consider that is lower priced would be Rial. Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=VZ4&...eels/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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ModBargains.com Banned 492 Rep 13,582 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	As cars are getting bigger, so are the wheels. Most aftermarket wheel manufactures such as AG and VMR make 18" wheels as the smallest size. If you're looking to get a set of light weight 17" wheels, the D-Force setup would be a great alternative choice! The D-Force wheels are flow formed which means that they're not only strong, but are also extremely light weight. The wheels were originally built for the track enthusiasts and they're definitely a quality setup!
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