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[james008]

Really like the initial look of these wheels and offsets seem to work. Worried about the strut side on the back may need to run a small spacer.

I have not seen anyone run these yet but for the price and looks I like.

Thoughts or comments?

Tires to run 235/35/19 front and 275/30/19 rear?

I have a like new set of 225/35/19 fronts can I use those? with 275 or do I need to go 265?

[Nitrous Garage]

I love the Essen Wheels! Sold a few sets so far (not 335i owners yet) and every customer loves them. However, i think Niche sold out of 19s. Shoot me a PM is your interested and I can see if I can hunt some down for you.

[Keith_H1]

I checked into these last week when I saw them on the Element Wheels site for $1k/free shipping and was told that they are a brand new design and only available in 21" right now. He said the 19's won't be released until probably February. I assumed he was telling the truth since he told me this after I had already started the ordering process. He didn't realize until plugging in the sizes into their system that they didn't actually have them in stock yet. These are my 1st choice so I hope he's wrong. Ground Force GF 06 is the closest to that design that I've found, but I like the spoke design better on the Niche's. Please post if you find them in 19"...

[james008]

I spoke to a local shop here in Charlotte that carries Niche wheels. He is supposed to call me back with some pricing. I did find a shop on Ebay that says they have them but my bet is they will be the wrong bolt pattern. Otherwise I will just wait till they come back in stock with Nitrous. These are definitely my first choice.

[james008]

I like the G Force too. Do they come in silver? Looks like they may have choice of offsets too? That may be a plus I would prefer to not use spacers.

Originally Posted by Keith_H1

I checked into these last week when I saw them on the Element Wheels site for $1k/free shipping and was told that they are a brand new design and only available in 21" right now. He said the 19's won't be released until probably February. I assumed he was telling the truth since he told me this after I had already started the ordering process. He didn't realize until plugging in the sizes into their system that they didn't actually have them in stock yet. These are my 1st choice so I hope he's wrong. Ground Force GF 06 is the closest to that design that I've found, but I like the spoke design better on the Niche's. Please post if you find them in 19"...

[Keith_H1]

I found the gf06 on eBay from "need4speed" seller in 19x8.5-et40 and 19x9.5-et45, 120x5 pattern and 72.56 hub bore. I did a search for other BMW models to find them in conservative offsets. I think the ones with the E9x targeting in the description had more aggressive offsets in the 30's so I did a search for 128's and 135's in the description. Since I'm not sure which tires I'm going with just yet, I figured I'd rather be safe on the offsets and use spacers if I want to kick them out more as opposed to rubbing right off the bat with no options other than fender rolling and camber adjustments to make them work. I'd rather not deal with any if that. The only thing that has me concerned about the niche is that it's a 19x10-et40 rear and I really want to run a 275/30 tire. I "think" it would work ok but, again, I'm wondering if that might push me to rolling the quarters or modifying the liners.

[james008]

You can run 8.5 et 30 up front easy and 9.5 et 35. I'm thinking et 30 front and back with the gf06's. Might need slight roll in back. Or niche's I would worry about the strut side might need small spacer.