New wheels solution finally!

WAY · 09-15-2008, 06:33 AM

I decided today that custom wheel is the only way I am going to sort out my wheel dilemma. There wasn't anything on the market that fits my camber and required width. So today I ordered a custom Simmons wheels. They aren't light, but at least I get the size I want and need. I could have gone for the lighter option which is a BBS race wheel, but at $2k a wheel I politely declined.

Anyway, for anyone who wants the widest wheel you can fit in your 1 series or if you have -3 degrees camber like me and struggle to fit any aftermarket wheel, go and see Peter West from Mag Wheels centre. Nice guy.

Oh and if anyone wants to buy my factory 135i wheels or a set of Morr forged wheels I have coming (which probably won't fit anymore because of my camber), please let me know!

jksgoh · 09-15-2008, 06:37 AM

good stuff way, when will you get your custom wheels???

if you cant sell your wheels as a set, i would be happy to take one as a spare :wink:

WAY · 09-15-2008, 07:02 AM

Jono, I prefer to sell as a set but we will see!

Ok what do you guys think of the looks of the two wheels below. Which would you go for? Those are my two options (I am going with black btw):

or

SimonB · 09-15-2008, 07:11 AM

The bottom ones...

Yep 135 · 09-15-2008, 07:16 AM

The dark ones, easier to keep clean.

WAY · 09-15-2008, 07:18 AM

Both will be black...it's the pattern that I wanted an opinion on.

SimonB · 09-15-2008, 07:25 AM

WAY. I'm not a fan of the 'dot effect', whatever it's called. But don't let that distract you. Even if they're both black, I still prefer the bottom ones,

DTNJNQ · 09-15-2008, 07:26 AM

I like the bottom ones

The tops one looks better on this cayman than on the ford

minijet · 09-15-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAY

I decided today that custom wheel is the only way I am going to sort out my wheel dilemma. There wasn't anything on the market that fits my camber and required width. So today I ordered a custom Simmons wheels. They aren't light, but at least I get the size I want and need. I could have gone for the lighter option which is a BBS race wheel, but at $2k a wheel I politely declined.

Anyway, for anyone who wants the widest wheel you can fit in your 1 series or if you have -3 degrees camber like me and struggle to fit any aftermarket wheel, go and see Peter West from Mag Wheels centre. Nice guy.

Oh and if anyone wants to buy my factory 135i wheels or a set of Morr forged wheels I have coming (which probably won't fit anymore because of my camber), please let me know!

Wayne, dont know if you have read, but i think the Morrs have been shelved.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...t=7384&page=11

jksgoh · 09-15-2008, 07:46 AM

lol, ye i was only joking about the one wheel... unless another 3 guys wants a spare? haha
as for which design, im voting for the top ones

cozza · 09-15-2008, 08:01 AM

I'll take one as a spare... 2 down, 2 to go. Any more takers?

Wayne, what's your price?

WAY · 09-15-2008, 08:12 AM

No idea yet. You guys realise that the fronts and rears are different sizes right? Which do you want? Lol

WAY · 09-15-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by minijet

Wayne, dont know if you have read, but i think the Morrs have been shelved.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...t=7384&page=11

Ha! Thanks. That is great news for me obviously!

cozza · 09-15-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAY

No idea yet. You guys realise that the fronts and rears are different sizes right? Which do you want? Lol

Of course, I'm after a rear...

WAY · 09-15-2008, 09:14 AM

Why? Fronts can get damaged just as easily as rears can? Why don't you both get a front and a rear each and we have solved everyone's problems! :biggrin:

jksgoh · 09-15-2008, 03:35 PM

hahaha good point way...
i was thinking the front (specifically front w/o scratch?) , if im using it as a spare (as in taking it with my on long trips) id take the front because its smaller...
hmm but if the price is right..................lol
but the one you curbed gets a discount i presume :iono:

AussieRacer · 09-15-2008, 05:12 PM

WAY, let us know what you are asking for all four. I might be interested...

adrean8j · 09-15-2008, 05:39 PM

Way..go for the bottom ones. I too was on the GB for the Morr's and it got shelved. I instead opted for 3-piece Forged from Vorsteiner (V302's)

. The cost is twice as much but at least they are made specifically for me(choose your finish on all 3 pieces) AND I dont have to worry about waiting on a group buy. I also dont plan on buying another set anytime soon.

Jase · 09-15-2008, 05:58 PM

Yeah those wheels are hot!!

Zuzu · 09-15-2008, 06:22 PM

The Bottom photo..

Wraith · 09-15-2008, 07:46 PM

mmm, interesting, I've kept an eye on what Simmons have been doing with wheels for over 20 years and visited their ever changing shop locations on many occaisions and sorry to say WAY, never been a fan...

Simply put, I find their wheels to be too pricey for what they offer and don't really like any of their styles, which have been incredibly limited or not much to choose from, which is a bit dissapointing considering how long they've been in the game...I believe their B45 line from the '80's is still going

They seem to boost wheel choices by selling other brands along side their own and at much dearer prices than you can get them elsewhere

Anyway as a choice of the 2 styles you've pictured above, I'd go with the mesh, since a mesh style wheel seems to always go well with Beemers :smile:

Kris · 09-15-2008, 07:50 PM

Agree with Wraith.

Simmons is great..... if you drive this

09-15-2008, 06:33 AM	#1
WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	New wheels solution finally! I decided today that custom wheel is the only way I am going to sort out my wheel dilemma. There wasn't anything on the market that fits my camber and required width. So today I ordered a custom Simmons wheels. They aren't light, but at least I get the size I want and need. I could have gone for the lighter option which is a BBS race wheel, but at $2k a wheel I politely declined. Anyway, for anyone who wants the widest wheel you can fit in your 1 series or if you have -3 degrees camber like me and struggle to fit any aftermarket wheel, go and see Peter West from Mag Wheels centre. Nice guy. Oh and if anyone wants to buy my factory 135i wheels or a set of Morr forged wheels I have coming (which probably won't fit anymore because of my camber), please let me know!
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09-15-2008, 06:37 AM	#2
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	good stuff way, when will you get your custom wheels??? if you cant sell your wheels as a set, i would be happy to take one as a spare :wink:
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09-15-2008, 07:02 AM	#3
WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Jono, I prefer to sell as a set but we will see! Ok what do you guys think of the looks of the two wheels below. Which would you go for? Those are my two options (I am going with black btw): or
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09-15-2008, 07:11 AM	#4
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	The bottom ones... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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09-15-2008, 07:16 AM	#5
Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	The dark ones, easier to keep clean.
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09-15-2008, 07:18 AM	#6
WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Both will be black...it's the pattern that I wanted an opinion on.
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09-15-2008, 07:25 AM	#7
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	WAY. I'm not a fan of the 'dot effect', whatever it's called. But don't let that distract you. Even if they're both black, I still prefer the bottom ones, __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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09-15-2008, 07:26 AM	#8
DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	I like the bottom ones The tops one looks better on this cayman than on the ford Attached Images
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09-15-2008, 07:46 AM	#10
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	lol, ye i was only joking about the one wheel... unless another 3 guys wants a spare? haha as for which design, im voting for the top ones
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09-15-2008, 08:01 AM	#11
cozza ///Mthusiast 138 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'll take one as a spare... 2 down, 2 to go. Any more takers? Wayne, what's your price? __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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09-15-2008, 08:12 AM	#12
WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	No idea yet. You guys realise that the fronts and rears are different sizes right? Which do you want? Lol
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09-15-2008, 09:14 AM	#15
WAY Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Why? Fronts can get damaged just as easily as rears can? Why don't you both get a front and a rear each and we have solved everyone's problems! :biggrin:
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09-15-2008, 03:35 PM	#16
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	hahaha good point way... i was thinking the front (specifically front w/o scratch?) , if im using it as a spare (as in taking it with my on long trips) id take the front because its smaller... hmm but if the price is right..................lol but the one you curbed gets a discount i presume :iono:
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09-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#17
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	WAY, let us know what you are asking for all four. I might be interested... __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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09-15-2008, 05:58 PM	#19
Jase Private 1 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Yeah those wheels are hot!!
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09-15-2008, 06:22 PM	#20
Zuzu Major General 2828 Rep 7,642 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	The Bottom photo..
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09-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#21
Wraith Captain 13 Rep 814 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	mmm, interesting, I've kept an eye on what Simmons have been doing with wheels for over 20 years and visited their ever changing shop locations on many occaisions and sorry to say WAY, never been a fan... Simply put, I find their wheels to be too pricey for what they offer and don't really like any of their styles, which have been incredibly limited or not much to choose from, which is a bit dissapointing considering how long they've been in the game...I believe their B45 line from the '80's is still going They seem to boost wheel choices by selling other brands along side their own and at much dearer prices than you can get them elsewhere Anyway as a choice of the 2 styles you've pictured above, I'd go with the mesh, since a mesh style wheel seems to always go well with Beemers :smile:
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09-15-2008, 07:50 PM	#22
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Agree with Wraith. Simmons is great..... if you drive this
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