can't believe i'm buying reps...........

competition · 08-24-2011, 04:22 PM

I was over at Bavarian Exclusive today getting my tires dismounted off of my Volks to put on my stock wheels while I wait for my NEW WHEELS from Japan. (It'll be another month or so...)

So they asked me if I'd like to test fit a set of brand new wheels. I test fit them, asked them how much a set was, and I decided... ehh... why not???

Normally, I'd say no to these type of wheels but

1. I can't stand rolling on stock wheels
2. Best looking LM replica I've ever seen (They don't bubble out like some of the others out there)
3. They fit the same tire sizes
4. They actually fit a 135i!!! They are made specifically for the 135i, which kinda made me happy since I don't want to stretch tires, lower it, camber it, etc.
5. Low pressure cast. Strong and pretty light for a mesh wheel.

Excuse the JDM lug nuts, I'll be getting some regular lug nuts when I officially put these on tomorrow!!!

Wheel specs:
(I guess it seems a bit aggressive for some of you but it's a VERY conservative set up for me.. lol!)
18x8.5 ET45
18x9.5 ET48

Tire specs:
(I'll be reusing my same set of Hankook Ventus V12 tires that were on my Volks)
225/40/18
255/35/18

Can't wait to see how these turn out tomorrow!!!! Let me know what you guys think!!! And then it's on to the next one...

Dackelone · 08-24-2011, 04:28 PM

Nice wheels. Love that look. where are the wheels made? Not China I hope?

competition · 08-24-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Nice wheels. Love that look. where are the wheels made? Not China I hope?

Thanks, I love the Diamond Black finish.

Why does it matter? lol

They are made in Taiwan just like Avant Garde, VMR, Miro, etc.. All I care is that they are low pressure cast not some gravity cast BS.

Dackelone · 08-24-2011, 04:37 PM

I was just wondering what kind of testing they have had. Like TUV or DOT. Some of the cheap stuff can fail. And you don't want a wheel failure at speed. German law is that a wheel must take a fairly good whack (and bend) before it can start to break/crack. That can't be siad of all wheels made today.

competition · 08-24-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I was just wondering what kind of testing they have had. Like TUV or DOT. Some of the cheap stuff can fail. And you don't want a wheel failure at speed. German law is that a wheel must take a fairly good whack (and bend) before it can start to break/crack. That can't be siad of all wheels made today.

not even OEM lol.

I know how strict Germany is with their laws. That's why Hamann wheels are so damn expensive!!!

RiefferD · 08-24-2011, 04:58 PM

doesnt look bad ... would luv 2 c how they look once ur car is sitting on them ... how much do they selling them 4?

M3Newbie88 · 08-24-2011, 05:17 PM

Oh interested.. looking to replace my set next year and also go down to 18's.. what brand? price? and color options?

Das Ein · 08-24-2011, 05:25 PM

Cant go from the VR G2's to these...

infinitekidM2C · 08-24-2011, 05:26 PM

It's gonna look sick.

Alright GLS when you get those mounted lets set up a canyon run.

competition · 08-24-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

It's gonna look sick.

Alright GLS when you get those mounted lets set up a canyon run.

HAHA dude, how many times have we said this to each other!!!

I picking up this set for $800 tomorrow.

Ask for Kevin, Gerry, or Brad

dicker · 08-24-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

It's gonna look sick.

Alright GLS when you get those mounted lets set up a canyon run.

Can I come?

competition · 08-24-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicker

Can I come?

If it ever takes place... LOL

Go to Bavarian Exclusive tomorrow!!! Check out my new set up!!!!

dicker · 08-24-2011, 06:01 PM

Only if I can get my exhaust put on tomorrow lol

1013mm · 08-24-2011, 06:23 PM

you bastard. I HATE YOU </3

M3Newbie88 · 08-24-2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goeslikeschnell

HAHA dude, how many times have we said this to each other!!!

I picking up this set for $800 tomorrow.

Ask for Kevin, Gerry, or Brad

Let me know when you get your new set and sell these to me hahaha..

infinitekidM2C · 08-24-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Let me know when you get your new set and sell these to me hahaha..

wu2x · 08-24-2011, 06:30 PM

mm not bad for reps

ulrichd · 08-24-2011, 06:38 PM

They will look too small on the car. The short spokes and fat rim will give the illusion of a smaller wheel. Generally wheels with spokes that go all the way to the edge will look larger.

1013mm · 08-24-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulrichd

They will look too small on the car. The short spokes and fat rim will give the illusion of a smaller wheel. Generally wheels with spokes that go all the way to the edge will look larger.

I prefer more lip over more mesh look

CCWs use a 17 face and an 18 barrel.

Kamal · 08-24-2011, 06:52 PM

subscribed for pics... LMs are one of my all time fav. designs and these look pretty good.

Brian@bavarianx · 08-24-2011, 07:30 PM

Knowing this guy, you should have your money ready in 2 weeks to a month. I've never seen anybody go through rims faster than him!

Can't wait for tomorrow!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Quote:

Originally Posted by goeslikeschnell

HAHA dude, how many times have we said this to each other!!!

I picking up this set for $800 tomorrow.

Ask for Kevin, Gerry, or Brad

Let me know when you get your new set and sell these to me hahaha..

WOLF-PACK · 08-24-2011, 07:38 PM

Looks Sick

08-24-2011, 04:22 PM	#1
competition Major 297 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '21 F87 M2C Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ETH 2.0 iTrader: (10)	can't believe i'm buying reps........... I was over at Bavarian Exclusive today getting my tires dismounted off of my Volks to put on my stock wheels while I wait for my NEW WHEELS from Japan. (It'll be another month or so...) So they asked me if I'd like to test fit a set of brand new wheels. I test fit them, asked them how much a set was, and I decided... ehh... why not??? Normally, I'd say no to these type of wheels but 1. I can't stand rolling on stock wheels 2. Best looking LM replica I've ever seen (They don't bubble out like some of the others out there) 3. They fit the same tire sizes 4. They actually fit a 135i!!! They are made specifically for the 135i, which kinda made me happy since I don't want to stretch tires, lower it, camber it, etc. 5. Low pressure cast. Strong and pretty light for a mesh wheel. Excuse the JDM lug nuts, I'll be getting some regular lug nuts when I officially put these on tomorrow!!! Wheel specs: (I guess it seems a bit aggressive for some of you but it's a VERY conservative set up for me.. lol!) 18x8.5 ET45 18x9.5 ET48 Tire specs: (I'll be reusing my same set of Hankook Ventus V12 tires that were on my Volks) 225/40/18 255/35/18 Can't wait to see how these turn out tomorrow!!!! Let me know what you guys think!!! And then it's on to the next one...
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I was just wondering what kind of testing they have had. Like TUV or DOT. Some of the cheap stuff can fail. And you don't want a wheel failure at speed. German law is that a wheel must take a fairly good whack (and bend) before it can start to break/crack. That can't be siad of all wheels made today.
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RiefferD First Lieutenant 5 Rep 358 Posts Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	doesnt look bad ... would luv 2 c how they look once ur car is sitting on them ... how much do they selling them 4? __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 137 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Oh interested.. looking to replace my set next year and also go down to 18's.. what brand? price? and color options?
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wu2x Captain 35 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	mm not bad for reps
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	They will look too small on the car. The short spokes and fat rim will give the illusion of a smaller wheel. Generally wheels with spokes that go all the way to the edge will look larger.
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Kamal Indian Stig 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '03 540i M, '11 Ducati M796 Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.56] 2011 BMW 328i [8.00]	subscribed for pics... LMs are one of my all time fav. designs and these look pretty good. __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.
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