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Buying replacement - after market wheels
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Buying replacement - after market wheels
Seeing as so many people suffer from cracked wheels on their BM's (and apologies if this has been posted before)
Where is the best place to buy replacement after market rims?
Looking for advice and links to shops with good customer service, good value for money and as little BS as possible.
Is it best to buy online, at a specialist store or at a tyre fitters shop? what are your experiences?
How many splash the full wedge compared to interest free credit agreements?
Also what wheel manufacturers do you recommend? for build quality and bang for buck?
Where is the best place to buy replacement after market rims?
Looking for advice and links to shops with good customer service, good value for money and as little BS as possible.
Is it best to buy online, at a specialist store or at a tyre fitters shop? what are your experiences?
How many splash the full wedge compared to interest free credit agreements?
Also what wheel manufacturers do you recommend? for build quality and bang for buck?
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Hi, a good place to look is the “Mr Wilks” shop-you should be able to find his details on here.Tbone wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:50 am Seeing as so many people suffer from cracked wheels on their BM's (and apologies if this has been posted before)
Where is the best place to buy replacement after market rims?
Looking for advice and links to shops with good customer service, good value for money and as little BS as possible.
Is it best to buy online, at a specialist store or at a tyre fitters shop? what are your experiences?
How many splash the full wedge compared to interest free credit agreements?
Also what wheel manufacturers do you recommend? for build quality and bang for buck?
He usually has something for everyone
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Current: Imola Red 400bhp 640d & Ocean Blue BMW S1000XR Sport SE
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Past: Silver Grey Z4MR, Silver Grey Z4C & Titan Silver Z4 3.0i
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I used the wheel traders. Absolutely exceptional service, no bs and gave me exactly what I wanted. Very clued up on alloys and will walk you through anything your not sure of.
http://www.wheeltraders.co.uk/Mobile/index.html
http://www.wheeltraders.co.uk/Mobile/index.html
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I've always liked Ispiri wheels, great looks and quality.... http://www.ispiriwheels.com/ispiri-wheels.html
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rimstyle.com is a good choice they will offer you the wheels that will fit your car + tyre packages
I've bought a few sets from them.
I've bought a few sets from them.
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dumb question time...
What is the difference or benefit to having 'forged' wheels? as opposed to regular alloys? do they come with any particular benefit or hazard? other than cost that is.
Seen some of the Vossen rims out there, the price is insane but they are absolutely beautiful, almost works of art. (no sadly cant afford them)
Also, I am considering these: http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/p ... ars-p-5103
But probably not from this dealer...
19" x 8.5" et35 front and 19" x 9.5" et33 or et42 rear with a pcd of 5x120.
What does 5x120 PCD mean?
Im guessing et35 etc... means the offset?
What is the difference or benefit to having 'forged' wheels? as opposed to regular alloys? do they come with any particular benefit or hazard? other than cost that is.
Seen some of the Vossen rims out there, the price is insane but they are absolutely beautiful, almost works of art. (no sadly cant afford them)
Also, I am considering these: http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/p ... ars-p-5103
But probably not from this dealer...
19" x 8.5" et35 front and 19" x 9.5" et33 or et42 rear with a pcd of 5x120.
What does 5x120 PCD mean?
Im guessing et35 etc... means the offset?
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Buying replacement - after market wheels
Hi, I understand forged wheels to be lighter & stronger than normal cast wheels because of the different construction process.
5x120 means 5 stud holes and a 120mm diameter central whole (I think)
Rob
5x120 means 5 stud holes and a 120mm diameter central whole (I think)
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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ah right! handy to know as I want to get some BMW centre caps for the replacements.
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It’s not the centre cap hole, it’s the hole that fits over the hub
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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not quite right..
will help understand it better
will help understand it better
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I went with bbs genuine ch-r. Couldn't be happier.
But they seem to have gone up since I bought them, £1600+ a set with no tyres now.
But they seem to have gone up since I bought them, £1600+ a set with no tyres now.
35iS, Black/Coral Red, 19" BBS CH-R/MPSS, Eiback Pro Springs, CoolCarbon Performance Pads, Golf T, Stubby, LED 80w halo's, X6 tips, CarPro CQuartz, Custom painted accessories
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It’s the diameter of the bolt holes
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Rim style for me too, I cant fault them.
Rimstyle also had no problem supplying single wheels, I have aready been back for one more since buying my set of four, now having bought an individual spare wheel for the inevitable day that I need to refurb. So now have a Brand New wheel boxed and ready to go as an exchange.
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=100584
Rimstyle also had no problem supplying single wheels, I have aready been back for one more since buying my set of four, now having bought an individual spare wheel for the inevitable day that I need to refurb. So now have a Brand New wheel boxed and ready to go as an exchange.
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=100584
E89/28i Msport gone .. Zx10r track bike gone… time for a KTM 350 exc-f and some green laning and dirt bike excursions…. Let’s see how this goes… :
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It can’t be that, 120mm? The bolt holes are much smaller than that measurement
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold