VMR in Australia

VMRWheels · 04-12-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JD75

Hey Gents, these pics were taken today.

VMR V710's in Gunmetal.

Fronts: 19" x 8.5" (ET45)

Rears: 19" x 9.5" (ET50)

FYI,

the tires are Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's.

Fronts: 225/35R19

Rears: 255/30R19

Cheers,

Jus.

Car looks amazing on those V710/AD08 combo! I cant wait to see it on coilovers. What are the next plans?

-Charles@VMRWheels

RaihaX · 04-13-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JD75

Thanks.

There is a little srcubbing on the outer rears, if I hit a reasonable bump at speed.

However I have a set of KW Variant 2 Coilovers to install.

So I am hoping once the suspension rebound is stiffened some, that will no longer be an issue.

If that is not the case, I will have to roll the rear guards.

I should mention that David @ eas recommended a 245 over a 255 on the rears, in an effort to eliminate the potential for scrubbing.

I was very keen to run 19's and was not about to fit a 245 on a 9.5" rim.

But damn, don't they look tough, haha.

Let me know how you go, I am about to purchase a set of KW V1 and was looking to get similar wheels.

Your car looks good!

JD75 · 04-13-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Unkie

Nice pick on the gunmetal.
Too often matt black rims look like the hubcaps fell off and the car is on steelies...

Is there much clearance up front with the 225 tyres?
Reckon 235/35 up front would scrub?

Hey Unkie,

You will have issues with a 235, there is VERY LITTLE suspension clearance now.

However the KW Coilover design, "may" increase the available clearance.

Also if you are running a 235 up front, the perfect match for the rear would be a 265 and that is another headache, as I am scrubbing slightly on a 255/30.

Thanks for all the Props guys,

cheers.

JD75 · 04-13-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Car looks amazing on those V710/AD08 combo! I cant wait to see it on coilovers. What are the next plans?

-Charles@VMRWheels

Thank you Charles.

To be honest, I was grinning ear to ear when I first saw the vehicle with the V710's & AD08's fitted.

My immediate thought was damn, that looks tough, haha.

Ummm, certainly a few things on the horizon.

There are already aftermarket additions to the vehicle, two are barely visible in the pics, where as others lie underneath the bonnet, hehe.

I will be starting a "build" thread when time permits.

MrBlonde · 04-13-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JD75

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Ummm, certainly a few things on the horizon.
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:-)

JD75 · 04-13-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

:-)

Haha,

hush hush Kenny.

By the way I was having a close look at your strip car, that thing is a beast.

Brissie · 04-13-2011, 04:09 AM

How do you like the tyres? They look like they will be noisy, are they?

MrBlonde · 04-13-2011, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JD75

Haha,

hush hush Kenny.

By the way I was having a close look at your strip car, that thing is a beast.

Mum's the word Justin. Glad you enjoyed looking over my M Coupe. Half the stuff for it is upstairs on the mezzanine level in white containers and another chunk of stuff is in the basement. I'll get the guys to put it all back together one day!

1q2w3e4r · 04-14-2011, 04:59 AM

Pete's the ducks guts, whatever he's doing for you will be top notch.

JD75 · 04-14-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

How do you like the tyres? They look like they will be noisy, are they?

Ya, they are a little noisy.

However they have sooo much more grip than the stock "run craps", haha.

With the exception of increased tyre noise, the AD08's are a very dramatic improvement over the factory rubber.

MrBlonde · 04-15-2011, 06:28 AM

I can verify that Justin's new wheels/tyres look shit hot in person, much better than photos. And I am not a fan of black cars, so that's saying something!

JD75 · 04-16-2011, 02:35 AM

Thanks Kenny, cheers mate.

It was great to finally put a face, to the notorious MrBlonde, haha.

VMRWheels · 04-18-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JD75

Thank you Charles.

To be honest, I was grinning ear to ear when I first saw the vehicle with the V710's & AD08's fitted.

My immediate thought was damn, that looks tough, haha.

Ummm, certainly a few things on the horizon.

There are already aftermarket additions to the vehicle, two are barely visible in the pics, where as others lie underneath the bonnet, hehe.

I will be starting a "build" thread when time permits.

Cant wait to see that build thread and photos.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Harlequin · 05-04-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Photos 18" 9.5 & 8.5

That looks awesome!!

How much did the rims set you back?

- Harlequin

sbce90 · 05-04-2011, 06:43 AM

ianf2002, looks really really good. Nicely done.

135BANDIT · 05-05-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Rims were $800 from http://sonicms.net/

I had them fitted & balanced with Hankook V12 tyres 255/35 rear & 225/40 front. All up $2k to my door, but I was lucky as customs seemed to let them through without duty

I'd highly recommend Calvin at http://sonicms.net/ if you want VMR wheels. Contact him on cal@sonicms.net

Thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=484966&page=3

LOOKS FANTASTIC - and seems like a great deal.

130iguy · 05-05-2011, 05:21 AM

FYI pyspeed can do them cheaper if you google a discount code

130iguy · 05-05-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Maybe cheaper, but service at SonicMS is great and they are experienced with BMW. Their balancing is Roadforce balancing too.

Above Offsets are wrong too! needs to be 45 front & 50 rear for a 225/255 combo.

To use Jzangs 135 as an example
Wheels:
VMR V701 19 x 8.5 ET45 front and 19 x 9.5 ET45 rear

Tires:
Falken FK452 235/35/19 front and 255/35/19 rear

yes i know the above is 19" and i ordered 18" but fender roll + suspension mods and i will be fine, i wanted a more agressive stance, i spent more hours than i care to think researching this set up

Brissie · 05-05-2011, 07:20 AM

You need to be careful with 235 at the front. Rear you can roll the fender, but if you look at your front you will find that you won't gain much room by rolling tge front fender.

130iguy · 05-05-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

You need to be careful with 235 at the front. Rear you can roll the fender, but if you look at your front you will find that you won't gain much room by rolling tge front fender.

yeh thats why i didnt buy tyres with the wheels i'll wait til they get here then suss out what to do

tyorll · 06-10-2011, 01:11 PM

I am torn between the YMR V701, V710 or V718. I'd take any set in a +45 front +50 rear offset in 19" gunmetal, but YMR don't have any in stock, and they can't provide an ETA on a production date. I am adamant that I don't want to settle for +45 on the rear -> rubbing or having to stretch a tire.

I might have to consider other rims. Any advice?

VMRWheels · 06-10-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tyorll

I am torn between the YMR V701, V710 or V718. I'd take any set in a +45 front +50 rear offset in 19" gunmetal, but YMR don't have any in stock, and they can't provide an ETA on a production date. I am adamant that I don't want to settle for +45 on the rear -> rubbing or having to stretch a tire.

I might have to consider other rims. Any advice?

If you are open to some V710's in 8.5 +45/9.5 +50 in Hyper Silver, I may have 1 last set available for you.

-Charles@VMRWheels

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tyorll Private First Class 9 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I am torn between the YMR V701, V710 or V718. I'd take any set in a +45 front +50 rear offset in 19" gunmetal, but YMR don't have any in stock, and they can't provide an ETA on a production date. I am adamant that I don't want to settle for +45 on the rear -> rubbing or having to stretch a tire. I might have to consider other rims. Any advice?
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