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[JSierra]

Hey everyone, I am still trying to tackle the rim choice for my car. I figured I would ask all of you which ones you like. Please use the voting buttons above to select your choice. Thanks for your help

1) BBS CK


2) Breyton Race GTS

3) OZ Superleggera III


4) Volk Racing RE 30

[TunedM2C]

GTS-R's

[SpeedFrq]

tirerack shows the breyton race in black for the 335 but I guess the offset is different for the 135... shame though because the black ones look great!

[ichiban]

RE30 all the way.

[Doolab]

Are you after higher performance (better handling) or just better looks?

If you're after better handling and reduced rotational inertia, choose the ones that are the lightest forged wheels. That's probably the Rays Engineering/ Volk Racing wheels.

To learn more about the benefits of reduced unsprung weight vs the penalty of higher unsprung weight, just do a google search.

Here's a couple of good readings...

Here's a light wheel vs heavy wheel comparison...

And an article on unsprung weight and rotational interia... Enjoy!

[jbenington86]

go with some style 12 rims hahaha

[BMW Dreamer]

I voted for the Breyton Race GTS for looks, but the Volk RE-30 is a super light super strong forged wheel. The 18"x8" weighs only 17.5#. I had a set on my TL-S with Pole Position RE050A 245/45/18" They are great for performance. $700 each.

I personally will keep the 264's I love them. I might get a set of black GTS in 17" for winter wheels on an Alpine 135i. They will look tough in the snow.

[TunedM2C]

^The GTS-R specs per Gill:

18x7.5" ET 45, 17.2 lbs. $279 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)
18x8.5" ET 48, 17.6 lbs. $289 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)

So you get good looks plus weight savings with 'em.

[JSierra]

Originally Posted by Doolab

Are you after higher performance (better handling) or just better looks?

If you're after better handling and reduced rotational inertia, choose the ones that are the lightest forged wheels. That's probably the Rays Engineering/ Volk Racing wheels.

To learn more about the benefits of reduced unsprung weight vs the penalty of higher unsprung weight, just do a google search.

Here's a couple of good readings...

Here's a light wheel vs heavy wheel comparison...

And an article on unsprung weight and rotational interia... Enjoy!

Definately going with performance. Thanks for the information. It is very helpful :w00t:.

[gizmo]

Originally Posted by Tuned1

^The GTS-R specs per Gill:

18x7.5" ET 45, 17.2 lbs. $279 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)
18x8.5" ET 48, 17.6 lbs. $289 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)

So you get good looks plus weight savings with 'em.

Yes, but keep in mind that this is still a cast wheel. It will not be as strong as a forged wheel, ala, Volk.

[professor]

the superleggera is probably the most beautiful of the bunch but also rather portly .

[BMW Dreamer]

Originally Posted by Tuned1

^The GTS-R specs per Gill:

18x7.5" ET 45, 17.2 lbs. $279 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)
18x8.5" ET 48, 17.6 lbs. $289 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)

So you get good looks plus weight savings with 'em.

I forgot they are super light. But what worries me about the GTS-R is the strength, they are not forged, and being that light is hard to believe they are real strong.

[RedTRex]

That is pretty light for 18" s, wonder if they are tough enough to race on......I am looking for a set of wheels to put V710's on.....

Kosei's are in the same weight class and race proven, I think they are no so beautiful tho'.

Originally Posted by Tuned1

^The GTS-R specs per Gill:

18x7.5" ET 45, 17.2 lbs. $279 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)
18x8.5" ET 48, 17.6 lbs. $289 per wheel* (Matte Grey, Black and Silver)

So you get good looks plus weight savings with 'em.

[TunedM2C]

I agree, if I were using them for track purposes I'd go with the Volks. But I'm going more for the look and weight savings for everyday driving.

[timt]

Do we really know if those weights on the Superleggera are real? For instance, the 18x8 fronts are listed around 24lbs. But the 18x9 rears are listed as nearly 37lbs?! Really? That seems impossible.

Also, do we know for sure if it is possible to put 8" and 9" on the back? Will these fit? Since they are re-sizable I imagine these would be able to fit if at all possible within the wheel space.

I have had OZ wheels in the past and they are gorgeous, and having picked up my previous 3-piece wheels they were not as heavy as people claimed. I didn't have Superleggera but those are winning me over now.

I guess maybe I'm partial.

[SlickShift]

Wow...we have really similar tastes in wheels. I wanna get the CK's so I'm gunna vote "no" for those. :wink:

[amdmaxx]

RE30s get my vote..
Superlight, superstrong, forged and pretty aweosme looking with deep dish..
JDM, if that bothers anyone. I would personally put those on my car.

[BMW Dreamer]

Volks are awesome. I had 18" RE 30's and they are very light and super strong.

[JSierra]

Originally Posted by SlickShift

Wow...we have really similar tastes in wheels. I wanna get the CK's so I'm gunna vote "no" for those. :wink:

Haha, I also see that this poll is very close. It seems I picked good rims to ask about. :smile:

[ArBrnSnpr]

I would go with the VOLKS

[professor]

wow, stock vs gts at this stage; who would have thought? the superleggera's are the best looking i think but looks aren't everything...