MODA MD7's Anyone?

Fireflyer239 · 08-17-2009, 12:12 AM

Anyone try Moda MD7's in the staggered fitment? If so, any pics? The rears are 9 inch w/ 45mm offset so it would seem to be a very close call with the popular 255/35/18. Fronts are 8 inch/40mm so I think no prob with the 225/40/18. I'd run a 245 rear for clearance sake but of course choices become limited. Not interested in any rolling, cutting etc. My 128 is Ti, so I thought the silver & black of this particular wheel might be a good looking and less costly alternative. Gimme yer thoughts.

Eyeman · 08-17-2009, 07:46 AM

They look pretty good to me and would be different than the common Breytons or CSL type wheels. Should fit as you described, assuming your suspension isn't lowered.

Fireflyer239 · 08-17-2009, 08:22 AM

Nope, I have stock suspension. Offsets of the MD7's are the same as the CSL reps from EAS (45/40 r/f) but the wheels are 1/2" narrower, bringing them in just that (perhaps critical) 1/4". Hmmm. Thanks Eyeman, anyone else?

ulrichd · 08-17-2009, 09:19 AM

Tried this p-shop because i liked the wheel on Tire Rack. Doesn't blow me away on the car.

philyau · 08-17-2009, 10:12 AM

I also saw this rims on Tire Rack too. I talked to Gill about this and he said it should fit with normal driving and might rub a little bit with a heavy dip on the road surface. Also, my car was lowered too.

Fireflyer239 · 08-17-2009, 10:34 AM

Hey that's awesome, thanks man! I better brush up on my P-shop skills I guess. Anyway, still kinda hard to say, I'm thinking that seeing them on both ends with the Ti silver it might be nice. The shape of the spokes mimics the shape of the stock sport pkg. 17" wheels. That is, they get fatter going out toward the rim, except that they're hollowed out. When I look at the Modas I think "Flower Power" lol. I'm still thinkin' 'bout 'em though!

emm3tt · 10-17-2009, 08:36 AM

I'd be very interested in seeing these wheels mounted up. I'm also interested if the BMW centercap fits these wheels.

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Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	MODA MD7's Anyone? Anyone try Moda MD7's in the staggered fitment? If so, any pics? The rears are 9 inch w/ 45mm offset so it would seem to be a very close call with the popular 255/35/18. Fronts are 8 inch/40mm so I think no prob with the 225/40/18. I'd run a 245 rear for clearance sake but of course choices become limited. Not interested in any rolling, cutting etc. My 128 is Ti, so I thought the silver & black of this particular wheel might be a good looking and less costly alternative. Gimme yer thoughts. Last edited by Fireflyer239; 08-17-2009 at 08:22 AM..
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Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	They look pretty good to me and would be different than the common Breytons or CSL type wheels. Should fit as you described, assuming your suspension isn't lowered.
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Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Nope, I have stock suspension. Offsets of the MD7's are the same as the CSL reps from EAS (45/40 r/f) but the wheels are 1/2" narrower, bringing them in just that (perhaps critical) 1/4". Hmmm. Thanks Eyeman, anyone else?
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Tried this p-shop because i liked the wheel on Tire Rack. Doesn't blow me away on the car. Attached Images
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philyau New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (1)	I also saw this rims on Tire Rack too. I talked to Gill about this and he said it should fit with normal driving and might rub a little bit with a heavy dip on the road surface. Also, my car was lowered too.
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Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Hey that's awesome, thanks man! I better brush up on my P-shop skills I guess. Anyway, still kinda hard to say, I'm thinking that seeing them on both ends with the Ti silver it might be nice. The shape of the spokes mimics the shape of the stock sport pkg. 17" wheels. That is, they get fatter going out toward the rim, except that they're hollowed out. When I look at the Modas I think "Flower Power" lol. I'm still thinkin' 'bout 'em though!
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emm3tt Out Driving 29 Rep 685 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (1)	I'd be very interested in seeing these wheels mounted up. I'm also interested if the BMW centercap fits these wheels. __________________ Emmett 01 E46 M3
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