Looking for rotary forged version of VMR V710

BiscottiGelato · 02-25-2012, 05:32 PM

I like how the VMR V710 look, but doesn't like it being gravity casted.

Alufelgen SF-71 is okay, but it isn't much of an upgrade from OEM M Sport wheels as both are Low Pressure Casted. Same thing with Breyton GTS-R.

19" Alufelgen

18" Breyton

What I want is some Rotary Forged goodness. I looked at Forgestar's F14, but I don't like the double spokes being rather close apart....

What options do I have? Sportsline? Do they make a 7 double spoke wheel (instead of 8 double spoke/VB-3 like)?

Otherwise Enkei Raijin?

Anything else that I've missed? Please advise!

ModBargains.com · 03-06-2012, 06:04 PM

The Sportline CS.16 wheels are too aggressive for the 1 series. Your best bet out of the bunch that you've mentioned is the Forgestar F14 if you're looking for a rotary forged wheel! Here are a couple installed pictures for you to check out!

Forgestar F14 Brushed/Silver

Specs:
18×8.5 (Falken FK452 235/40/18)
18×9.0 (Falken FK452 265/35/18)

cvc 22349a · 03-06-2012, 06:56 PM

Check out Apex too. Only downside is a shallow outer lip, so metal valve stems used with tpms stick out to the outer edge of the wheel.

1Pirate · 03-07-2012, 08:33 AM

I have the Alufelgen SF-71s and absolutely love the way they look on the car. Although they are not forged they are certainly in my opinion an upgrade over the OEM wheels. The other thing I like about the sf-71s is that they are 19" wheels rather than 18" wheels, which I think look better on the car. Lastly I've been impressed with the quality of the SF-71s.

Don't get me wrong I like forged wheels too, but with the 1 there are not many choices, especially with the right offsets to really fit the car.

BiscottiGelato · 03-07-2012, 10:52 AM

Alufelgen SF-71s does look amazing. However the 19" is actually driving me away. I do a couple HDPEs a year and 19" doesn't seem to play well with HDPEs...

Unfortunately I am not a huge fan of the F14 looks. Don't like the thinner spokes, nor the fact that the spokes are really close apart. The hub area sinking in isn't exactly my cup of tea either...

02-25-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
BiscottiGelato Captain 89 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	Looking for rotary forged version of VMR V710 I like how the VMR V710 look, but doesn't like it being gravity casted. Alufelgen SF-71 is okay, but it isn't much of an upgrade from OEM M Sport wheels as both are Low Pressure Casted. Same thing with Breyton GTS-R. 19" Alufelgen 18" Breyton What I want is some Rotary Forged goodness. I looked at Forgestar's F14, but I don't like the double spokes being rather close apart.... What options do I have? Sportsline? Do they make a 7 double spoke wheel (instead of 8 double spoke/VB-3 like)? Otherwise Enkei Raijin? Anything else that I've missed? Please advise!
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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	The Sportline CS.16 wheels are too aggressive for the 1 series. Your best bet out of the bunch that you've mentioned is the Forgestar F14 if you're looking for a rotary forged wheel! Here are a couple installed pictures for you to check out! Forgestar F14 Brushed/Silver Specs: 18×8.5 (Falken FK452 235/40/18) 18×9.0 (Falken FK452 265/35/18)
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Check out Apex too. Only downside is a shallow outer lip, so metal valve stems used with tpms stick out to the outer edge of the wheel. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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1Pirate Captain 54 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greenville, NC iTrader: (2)	I have the Alufelgen SF-71s and absolutely love the way they look on the car. Although they are not forged they are certainly in my opinion an upgrade over the OEM wheels. The other thing I like about the sf-71s is that they are 19" wheels rather than 18" wheels, which I think look better on the car. Lastly I've been impressed with the quality of the SF-71s. Don't get me wrong I like forged wheels too, but with the 1 there are not many choices, especially with the right offsets to really fit the car. __________________ 2009 BMW LeMans Blue 135i/Dinan Stage 2 tune/Alufelgen SF-71s/M3 suspension components/Koni Sport adjustable dampers/ETS FMIC/M3 paddle shifters/Alpina B3 TCU flash/VRSF charge pipe
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BiscottiGelato Captain 89 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	Alufelgen SF-71s does look amazing. However the 19" is actually driving me away. I do a couple HDPEs a year and 19" doesn't seem to play well with HDPEs... Unfortunately I am not a huge fan of the F14 looks. Don't like the thinner spokes, nor the fact that the spokes are really close apart. The hub area sinking in isn't exactly my cup of tea either...
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