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Originally Posted by Noize
Wider rims to mount wider tires, particularly in the front, to reduce understeer.
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And given all the press reports about noticable understeer, this sounds like it will be even more essential than for other BMWs (e.g. my older E46). Of course, this becomes a moot point if one wishes to stay in the SCCA stock Solo2 class, which limits you to stock-width rims. I wonder how much rubber we'll be able to squeeze onto the fronts?
But anyway, to answer the original question, I think you'll find the vast majority of people buying aftermarket rims are just after a particular "look" or want something to distinguish themselves from other 135's on the road, to personalize the car. That's worth the money to them, I assume.