Picking wheels 261, 264 or VMR 710's

JonG-e82 · 09-23-2014, 06:57 PM

I recently purchased a Black 2012 135i M-Sport . It came with the 261 wheels which I'm not a fan of at all. After looking at instagram, photos on here and googling I really like the 264 much more and the VMR 710's. Am I crazy for hating these 261 wheels? I don't think they do anything for the car in terms of looks, any input is appreciated since I'm a newbie to my new car.

261's

264's currently my favorite

VMR 710's

neverdone · 09-23-2014, 08:30 PM

Why not check out 313s?

gregthegr8 · 09-23-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by neverdone

Why not check out 313s?

Obviously I'm biased, but I think the 313s are the best looking wheel for our cars. A little pricier than other options, but should be about $1600 for a set of wheels (no tires).

lastMleft · 09-23-2014, 09:13 PM

Yes the 264s look good, good luck.

neverdone · 09-24-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Obviously I'm biased, but I think the 313s are the best looking wheel for our cars. A little pricier than other options, but should be about $1600 for a set of wheels (no tires).

I have 313s myself and while they're bot my favorite wheel, they're ny favorite OEM wheels. I might sell them next year, my wife doesn't like that though lol

JonG-e82 · 09-24-2014, 04:01 PM

Thanks guys, ya I like the 313's look pretty good . I just know these 261's have to go.

gregthegr8 · 09-24-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JonG-e82

Thanks guys, ya I like the 313's look pretty good . I just know these 261's have to go.

You might be able to find someone locally with 264s that may want to swap. I know two people the other day had the exact same situation as one was trying to sell his 261s to buy 264s and looks like they're just going to trade.

If not, I think a vendor just posted something a day or two ago about having a few sets of used 264s available that you might be able to buy and then sell the 261s on here.

whitebimmer09 · 09-24-2014, 04:19 PM

I think the VMR 710's are a great looking wheel. I have the 718's and I think I wish I would have gone with the 710's. They are difficult to clean though, the 264's were what I had before and they cleaned up easy.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-25-2014, 12:42 PM

VMR 710 is a great choice

Cavpilot2k · 09-25-2014, 01:44 PM

I used to feel indifference to dislike for my 261s. I wanted something more linear/fewer curved surfaces. Now that I have had it a while though, my 261s have really grown on me and I think they are different. EVERYTHING these days seems to be a straight line double-spoke, and while the look is great, it's just so common on everything from Hondas to Zondas.

09-23-2014, 06:57 PM	#1
JonG-e82 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Black stock 2012 e82 M-sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Picking wheels 261, 264 or VMR 710's I recently purchased a Black 2012 135i M-Sport . It came with the 261 wheels which I'm not a fan of at all. After looking at instagram, photos on here and googling I really like the 264 much more and the VMR 710's. Am I crazy for hating these 261 wheels? I don't think they do anything for the car in terms of looks, any input is appreciated since I'm a newbie to my new car. 261's 264's currently my favorite VMR 710's
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neverdone Major 327 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: X5, 335, Ford Lightning, 63 me Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	Why not check out 313s?
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09-23-2014, 09:13 PM	#4
lastMleft Major 30 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Yes the 264s look good, good luck.
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JonG-e82 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Black stock 2012 e82 M-sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, ya I like the 313's look pretty good . I just know these 261's have to go.
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09-24-2014, 04:19 PM	#8
whitebimmer09 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 09 135i Auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: South iTrader: (1)	I think the VMR 710's are a great looking wheel. I have the 718's and I think I wish I would have gone with the 710's. They are difficult to clean though, the 264's were what I had before and they cleaned up easy. __________________ Aw/Beige/Walnut, Maddad Whisper, Maddad Mids, VMR 718's 18" Silver.
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24183 Rep 190,777 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	VMR 710 is a great choice __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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Cavpilot2k Chief Warrant Officer 1025 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: like a damn lunatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I used to feel indifference to dislike for my 261s. I wanted something more linear/fewer curved surfaces. Now that I have had it a while though, my 261s have really grown on me and I think they are different. EVERYTHING these days seems to be a straight line double-spoke, and while the look is great, it's just so common on everything from Hondas to Zondas.
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