VMR | Wheels - Teaser of our BRAND NEW wheel design - V706

135 · 11-14-2014, 04:20 PM

Two weeks ago (edited with bold blue)

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

For our customers looking for a lightweight option, we also have a new Flow-Formed wheel set to release within the next few weeks

A few days ago

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Originally Posted by 135

Another week of suspense is just too painful - perhaps release one new piece of information each day to keep the interest

Today

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

You're killing me. We need at least a tease of the new flow form!

Patience, grasshopper, for all should be revealed within one week!

I suggested a drip feed of new information each day - I think we've done well so far considering it's a new wheel and there needs to be an element of surprise

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Any hint on the Design future Flow form 18's
5 spoke, 6 spoke, 7 spoke, 8 spoke, BBS style double spoke 8? 10+ spoke?

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Can't say much as of yet... It's somewhat inspired by our V713 split-spoke

I predict it will be called... V813 - do I win a free set of these new 18" Flow-Form wheels? I can wait

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Great feedback! Really appreciate it. I agree, hoping the 18" comes sooner rather than later.

18x8.5 ET45 @ 22lbs.. sounds more consistent with our non Flow-Form wheel models (V710, V701 etc).

No problem - this seems like it could be a great development in 1-series offsets *fingers crossed*

And thanks for the feedback on the wheel weights.
Is it strange that the V810 18x9.5 ET45 and ET58 are the same weight? Do they have different face profiles or something else that can cause this to be the same?
I noticed that the 19x9.5 ET40 and ET58 have a difference in weights - 0.6lbs for 18mm offset difference, or 0.033lbs/mm.

I predict the following wheel weights for the new Flow-Form wheels:

V810
18x8.5 ET45 ... 20.4lbs
18x9.5 ET45 ... 21.0lbs
18x9.5 ET58 ... 21.0lbs
19x8.5 ET45 ... 22.0lbs
19x9.5 ET40 ... 23.0lbs
19x9.5 ET58 ... 22.4lbs

new Flow-Form wheels
18x8.5 ET38 ... 20.4lbs (offset to be confirmed)
18x9.5 ET57 ... 20.8lbs
19x9.5 ET40 ... 22.8lbs (weight confirmed)
19x9.5 ET57 ... 22.2lbs

I'd like the weights to be a lot lower but, based on the very small 0.2lbs saving for the 19x9.5 ET40, the ET57 would be less of a saving compared to the V810 19x9.5 ET58 due to the extra 1mm of hub mounting pad. Same theory for the 18" wheels, although having to compare the new 18x8.5 ET38 (offset unconfirmed) to the V810 18x8.5 ET45 is difficult - even though the new wheels are supposed to be lighter, the extra 7mm of hub mounting pad adds weight, possibly 0.2-0.3lbs. But I'm still hopeful for larger weight savings on the new wheels - like I said, sub-20lbs would be great!

bejbis · 11-18-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Can't say much as of yet... It's somewhat inspired by our V713 split-spoke

Damnit! More split spoke wheels!? I want something easy to clean, aggressive, and light. 5 or 6 spokes max.

Would LOVE something with wider spokes than your v705 that looked like the old motorsport compomotives or fikse FM5's. Mmmmm FM5's

GeeRam · 11-19-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 135

like I said, sub-20lbs would be great!

If anyone (other than Advan) could be bothered to make rims in sensible widths (8" and 9") for 18" they could be sub-20lbs

135 · 11-19-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

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Originally Posted by 135

like I said, sub-20lbs would be great!

If anyone (other than Advan) could be bothered to make rims in sensible widths (8" and 9") for 18" they could be sub-20lbs

True... but if you want to run wide tyres, i.e. 255 front and 285 rear, then you need 8.5" front and 9.5" rear.
Sure, you might be able to fit those wider tyres on an 8" and 9" wheel, respectively, but the tyres aren't designed to fit on wheels that small.
"Function over Form" - anyone running wide tyres as above would (should) be doing it for a reason - track work. Doing so on the street is just for aesthetics.
Not to mention, there are 1-series fitment 18x8.5" and 18x9.5" wheels available in weights around 18lbs so it is possible. We just need one wheel manufacturer to get the offsets right to run a 255/285 combination.

135 · 11-19-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

For our customers looking for a lightweight option, we also have a new Flow-Formed wheel set to release within the next few weeks

Two days to go!

Any more leaks before the final reveal? Please

ShocknAwe · 11-19-2014, 06:41 PM

Well FWIW the V713 if it's inspiring the new one, has far fewer spokes than most CSL styled wheels. Still...

We don't know until you show us! Do it. Do it or the kitten gets it!

Don't think I wont.

VMRWheels · 11-20-2014, 11:23 AM

^^ LOL, unfortunately for that kitten.. we're all dog lovers here at VMR

Kidding of course haha.. We did an on-vehicle photo shoot with the new Flow-Form wheel just last week. As soon as our photographer gets back to me with the edited version, I'll post it up

Robmaster · 11-21-2014, 02:03 AM

Dear VMR, why you dont make the V703 in 18x8.5 ET40 anymore???? No love for us 1series driver??

135 · 11-21-2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

For our customers looking for a lightweight option, we also have a new Flow-Formed wheel set to release within the next few weeks

Today's the day!
When you said "within", I thought it might have been sooner but you're stringing us out until the last day. Time to produce the goods!
We don't need the full photo shoot - just a preview will do for now - just like with the new V706 that was recently released.

Zombie1 · 11-21-2014, 10:28 AM

We need pics!

135 · 11-22-2014, 04:23 PM

No new Flow-Form wheel update

GeeRam · 11-22-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 135

True... but if you want to run wide tyres, i.e. 255 front and 285 rear, then you need 8.5" front and 9.5" rear.

You'd be borderline certifiable for wanting to run 255/285 tyres on a 1er -

135 · 11-22-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

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Originally Posted by 135

True... but if you want to run wide tyres, i.e. 255 front and 285 rear, then you need 8.5" front and 9.5" rear.

You'd be borderline certifiable for wanting to run 255/285 tyres on a 1er -

I'm happy to live with that label

if it means I can get maximum grip without going for a wide-body conversion. I don't necessarily subscribe to the school of thought of going square if it compromises on rear wheel grip, especially if you have a lot more power than standard. These cars need all the grip that they can get. After all, the only thing between the car and the track are tyres.

GeeRam · 11-23-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 135

These cars need all the grip that they can get.

Where's the fun in that

andrey_gta · 11-23-2014, 04:07 PM

So this is my guess on how the new Flow formed will look like:

inspired by the TWS Motorsport T66-F Forged wheels ( ~15lbs for 18x8.5)
More pics:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1902220

BUT with spoke grroves of v810

BMW TWS Motorsport T66-F :
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minka...t=4a6608988660

If they are Anything like this, I am very excited ~20 lbs is fine by me vs OEM ~24lbs
EDIT
I found - very sexy:http://tws2008.blog55.fc2.com/blog-entry-230.html

And: http://nurwerke.blog.jp/archives/51815101.html

http://nurwerke.blog.jp/tag/TWS%E3%8...83%BC%E3%83%AB

Pyrat 2 · 11-24-2014, 08:21 PM

Radio silence from VMR.

135 · 11-25-2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

Radio silence from VMR.

Yes, very quiet - although, they've posted in other threads around the same time as your reply to this thread

Come on VMR - give us something!

Zombie1 · 11-25-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 135

Yes, very quiet - although, they've posted in other threads around the same time as your reply to this thread

Come on VMR - give us something!

135 · 11-25-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

For our customers looking for a lightweight option, we also have a new Flow-Formed wheel set to release within the next few weeks

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Originally Posted by Zombie1

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Originally Posted by 135

Yes, very quiet - although, they've posted in other threads around the same time as your reply to this thread

Come on VMR - give us something!

As per above, @VMRWheels originally mentioned the new Flow-Form wheels in this thread over 3 weeks ago and were happy to continue discussing it in this thread for lack of another so, no, not thread-jacked. And anyway, VMR are getting free bumps for this thread and, not to mention, there seems to be a lot more interest in the Flow-Form wheels than there is in the V706.

yllwwgn · 11-25-2014, 11:20 AM

Cmon VMR.... let's see it. (I like the avatar too much to not use it).

VMRWheels · 11-25-2014, 11:48 AM

^^ LOL. Sorry guys!

Been keeping up with your posts, but still no pictures to release (yet). As soon as they're available, I'll post them up ASAP.

Appreciate all the interest!

135 · 11-25-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

^^ LOL. Sorry guys!

Been keeping up with your posts, but still no pictures to release (yet). As soon as they're available, I'll post them up ASAP.

Appreciate all the interest!

At least you haven't forgotten us

How about some more wheel widths and offsets? Especially 18" front.

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	So this is my guess on how the new Flow formed will look like: inspired by the TWS Motorsport T66-F Forged wheels ( ~15lbs for 18x8.5) More pics: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1902220 BUT with spoke grroves of v810 BMW TWS Motorsport T66-F : http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minka...t=4a6608988660 If they are Anything like this, I am very excited ~20 lbs is fine by me vs OEM ~24lbs EDIT I found - very sexy:http://tws2008.blog55.fc2.com/blog-entry-230.html And: http://nurwerke.blog.jp/archives/51815101.html http://nurwerke.blog.jp/tag/TWS%E3%8...83%BC%E3%83%AB Last edited by andrey_gta; 11-25-2014 at 11:14 AM..
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