VMR in Australia

Unkie · 03-19-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 130iguy

http://www.jdmwheelimports.com.au/

Yeah Matt at JDM wheel imports is very helpful. Of the range that is offered, the wheels available in 5x120pcd and suitable offsets is rather limited.
But depending on your budget... Rays can churn out any size and offset you so wish if its what your disposable income allows

130iguy · 03-19-2011, 10:10 AM

i mentioned it earlier and have pm'd VMR but would anyone else be interested in a group buy from VMR?

Liub · 03-19-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Unkie

Thanks for the PM Charles
Can't wait for the follow up

Can you pass me the info as well please?

JD75 · 03-19-2011, 04:24 PM

Hey Gents,

if anyone is interested in VMR wheels, I suggest you check out european auto source.

They offer the complete range of VMR wheels and colours, with offsets that are suitable for the 135i.

I imported a staggered set of 19" V710's in Gunmetal, with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's.

The total cost of the "landed" package was excellent, in particular that of the tires, as they were ridiculously cheap.

Their pre and post sales customer support is fantastic, David's email response time and product knowledge was superb.

I have done more than just a little bit of shopping for my e82 in the last two months, well actually a shitload of shopping.

I can tell you for a fact, that not all US based vendors are the same with respect to customer service.

Feel free to PM for the specifics.

Cheers,

Justin.

MrBlonde · 03-19-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD75

Hey Gents,

if anyone is interested in VMR wheels, I suggest you check out european auto source.

They offer the complete range of VMR wheels and colours, with offsets that are suitable for the 135i.

I imported a staggered set of 19" V710's in Gunmetal, with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's.

The total cost of the "landed" package was excellent, in particular that of the tires, as they were ridiculously cheap.

Their pre and post sales customer support is fantastic, David's email response time and product knowledge was superb.

I have done more than just a little bit of shopping for my e82 in the last two months, well actually a shitload of shopping.

I can tell you for a fact, that not all US based vendors are the same with respect to customer service.

Feel free to PM for the specifics.

Cheers,

Justin.

Justin, are you the Justin with a lot of goodies sitting in Peter's workshop?

JD75 · 03-19-2011, 09:29 PM

Hey Kenny,

hmmm, perhaps...

I have it on good authority, that what you saw at Advan, was only stage 1 of the install, haha.

I, I mean "he", is still waiting on a LOT more "goodies" to cross the pond.

At the moment the car is totally stock.

However that is about to change, hehe.

Anyway,

for all you guys that are looking at purchasing VMR wheels, do yourself a favour and contact David at eas.

You will not be disappointed by either his price or customer service.

VMRWheels · 03-21-2011, 01:29 PM

Looks like there is a lot of interest for VMR Wheels in Australia!

I will keep you guys updated with the news I have of our VMR Australia distributor.

-Charles@VMRWheels

MrBlonde · 03-21-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JD75

..
I have it on good authority, that what you saw at Advan, was only stage 1 of the install, haha.

I, I mean "he", is still waiting on a LOT more "goodies" to cross the pond.
..

Justin, look forward to it mate. Check out my 135 and my M Coupe next time you are at Peter's workshop.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-21-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Unkie

I checked out the Euro-Division line-up, and they didn't seem to have the offset range to suit the e82. Also messaged him on ebay - twice - and no response.
So not gonna bother chasing someone down to given them money

Furthermore, they don't have the V718 styles, nor do they offer the hyperblack finish that I'm after

Jason has usually been pretty quick to get back to me, send him an email sales@euro-division.com

I don't believe they have hyperblack though, he might special order for you though.

Unkie · 03-28-2011, 07:36 AM

Any updates Charles?

130iguy · 03-28-2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unkie

Any updates Charles?

i recieved an email on friday i believe, still no word on an aus supplier

Unkie · 03-28-2011, 07:48 AM

Might have to have another crack at contacting Euro-division

130iguy · 03-28-2011, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unkie

Might have to have another crack at contacting Euro-division

i wouldnt bother, just wait til VMR announce something, or order thru VMR?

I'm just waiting til they release the 701 in 18's with "better" offset

VMRWheels · 03-28-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unkie

Any updates Charles?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 130iguy

i recieved an email on friday i believe, still no word on an aus supplier

As of right now, you guys are more then welcome to purchase directly through us. We are still working hard to finalize our Australian VMR dealer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 130iguy

i wouldnt bother, just wait til VMR announce something, or order thru VMR?

I'm just waiting til they release the 701 in 18's with "better" offset

Our 18x8.5 +45 V701's are coming in late April/early May. Pre-orders are open.

Feel free to contact me for any further questions.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 04-10-2011, 02:49 AM

Testfit... 19 x 8.5 ET35:

JD75 · 04-10-2011, 04:17 AM

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.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 04-10-2011, 04:35 AM

Looks fantastic!!!!

Any scrubbing? The Advans are a wide tyre as well.

JD75 · 04-10-2011, 05:19 AM

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.

alik01 · 04-10-2011, 05:40 AM

The gunmetal looks hot! Love that colour for wheels, think it works so much better than black.

Unkie · 04-11-2011, 06:49 AM

Very nice Justin!
Looks beefy as

JD75 · 04-12-2011, 05:23 AM

Hey alik01 & Unkie,

thanks guys.

"The gunmetal looks hot! Love that colour for wheels, think it works so much better than black"

Ya, I totally agree.

It's very hard to pull off the black on black look.

IMHO, the "lighter" colour Gunmetal wheel contrasts the car nicely and makes the 19's look bigger still, hehe.

Unkie · 04-12-2011, 08:45 AM

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?

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130iguy I'm Riley, I'm awesome 30 Rep 696 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Qld, Australia iTrader: (0)	i mentioned it earlier and have pm'd VMR but would anyone else be interested in a group buy from VMR?
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JD75 JDTuning 216 Rep 907 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive,G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	Hey Gents, if anyone is interested in VMR wheels, I suggest you check out european auto source. They offer the complete range of VMR wheels and colours, with offsets that are suitable for the 135i. I imported a staggered set of 19" V710's in Gunmetal, with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's. The total cost of the "landed" package was excellent, in particular that of the tires, as they were ridiculously cheap. Their pre and post sales customer support is fantastic, David's email response time and product knowledge was superb. I have done more than just a little bit of shopping for my e82 in the last two months, well actually a shitload of shopping. I can tell you for a fact, that not all US based vendors are the same with respect to customer service. Feel free to PM for the specifics. Cheers, Justin.
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JD75 JDTuning 216 Rep 907 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive,G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	Hey Kenny, hmmm, perhaps... I have it on good authority, that what you saw at Advan, was only stage 1 of the install, haha. I, I mean "he", is still waiting on a LOT more "goodies" to cross the pond. At the moment the car is totally stock. However that is about to change, hehe. Anyway, for all you guys that are looking at purchasing VMR wheels, do yourself a favour and contact David at eas. You will not be disappointed by either his price or customer service.
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Unkie Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Any updates Charles?
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JD75 JDTuning 216 Rep 907 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive,G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	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. Attached Images Last edited by JD75; 04-10-2011 at 04:29 AM.. Reason: Typo
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Looks fantastic!!!! Any scrubbing? The Advans are a wide tyre as well.
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JD75 JDTuning 216 Rep 907 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive,G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	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.
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04-10-2011, 05:40 AM	#41
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	The gunmetal looks hot! Love that colour for wheels, think it works so much better than black.
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Unkie Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Very nice Justin! Looks beefy as
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JD75 JDTuning 216 Rep 907 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive,G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	Hey alik01 & Unkie, thanks guys. "The gunmetal looks hot! Love that colour for wheels, think it works so much better than black" Ya, I totally agree. It's very hard to pull off the black on black look. IMHO, the "lighter" colour Gunmetal wheel contrasts the car nicely and makes the 19's look bigger still, hehe.
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Unkie Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	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?
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