Opinion on Wheels

[R.E92]

I think I am going to pull the trigger on VMR V710's Hyper Silver. But having a hard time finding them in Canada. I just have to convince the accountant (wife)!!

I think you should reconsider VMR. I had a set of VMR V710 a couple of years ago and they lasted 6 months. All 4 ended up misshapen, one wheel was bad enough to cause vibration at higher speeds and required refurbishing. The lacquer also peeled on two of them. VMR were not interested in sorting the issue.

I did a little searching and found a few other similar stories. The problem is that forums like E90post censor any negative feedback because they are a site supporter.

You should look for another brand of CSL rep, something like Niche Essen wheels.

 

[R60BBA]

I think I am going to pull the trigger on VMR V710's Hyper Silver. But having a hard time finding them in Canada. I just have to convince the accountant (wife)!!

I think you should reconsider VMR. I had a set of VMR V710 a couple of years ago and they lasted 6 months. All 4 ended up misshapen, one wheel was bad enough to cause vibration at higher speeds and required refurbishing. The lacquer also peeled on two of them. VMR were not interested in sorting the issue.

I did a little searching and found a few other similar stories. The problem is that forums like E90post censor any negative feedback because they are a site supporter.

You should look for another brand of CSL rep, something like Niche Essen wheels.

You mentioned the lacquer peeled off, but did you seal your wheels in either a ceramic or polyurethane coating?

 

[R.E92]

You mentioned the lacquer peeled off, but did you seal your wheels in either a ceramic or polyurethane coating?

I used some Nanolex alloy sealant on them. The paint also started to bubble around the centre caps on 2 wheels.

The reason I got non-OEM wheels was because BMW ones crack so easily. Next time it'll be BBS or HRE wheels I think.

 

[R60BBA]

You mentioned the lacquer peeled off, but did you seal your wheels in either a ceramic or polyurethane coating?

I used some Nanolex alloy sealant on them. The paint also started to bubble around the centre caps on 2 wheels.

The reason I got non-OEM wheels was because BMW ones crack so easily. Next time it'll be BBS or HRE wheels I think.

That’s a shame as I have heard good thing about VMR.

BMW wheels do crack but then again so can all alloy wheels. To say BMW wheels crack easily is a bit of a stretch IMO, as this largely depends on a number of factors (quality of roads, tyre profile size, how the car is driven etc).

It’s also worth noting that BBS actually manufacture a number of BMW branded wheels (take CSLs for example).

Good luck with your wheel search

 

[kmitchell]

That's disappointing R60!! I will look over my wheels when they arrive and keep a close eye on them over the next few months. Thanks for the information.

 

[Tbone]

Im just about to order a set of these for my e89...

Veeman V-FS8's

 

[Tbone]

they look quite swish and just uncomplicated.
i think they will look good on the Zed.

 

[Philly_Sweden]

Im just about to order a set of these for my e89...

Veeman V-FS8's

Here they are, looks fantastic

https://youtu.be/413YzsQh3ZM

 

[mr wilks]

Im just about to order a set of these for my e89...

Veeman V-FS8's

Here they are, looks fantastic

https://youtu.be/413YzsQh3ZM

Could do with some full size rubber but agree they look great & Veemmann do make top quality wheels

 

[Tbone]

Im just about to order a set of these for my e89...

Veeman V-FS8's

Here they are, looks fantastic

https://youtu.be/413YzsQh3ZM

Wow! they look amazing on the e89!
and your ride looks absolutely awesome!

thanks for the video, thats 200% made my mind up for me!

My Zed is a red one, so I think these will look great!

 

[Philly_Sweden]

Im just about to order a set of these for my e89...

Veeman V-FS8's

Here they are, looks fantastic

https://youtu.be/413YzsQh3ZM

Wow! they look amazing on the e89!
and your ride looks absolutely awesome!

thanks for the video, thats 200% made my mind up for me!

My Zed is a red one, so I think these will look great!

NP

The one in the video isn't mine. I have a white 35is I have been looking for those wheels as well though.

Here is my car

 

[Tbone]

i found them at a website called wheelbase.
Although i got them much cheaper through my local tyre shop. they are good guys down there, been using them for as long as I can remember.

they got a hold of their regular supplier and although they didnt stock them, they ordered them specially which i thought was quite good.

for the wheels and a full set of tyres it came in £300 less. So I placed the order. I've gone for 19" though, the ones in the video were 20"

 

[Tbone]

since enquiring, Wheelbase have done nothing but pester me, I dont like the hard sell, so there was no way they were getting the business.

great looking Zed though, I dont normally go for white cars, but i have to admit the e89 in white does look very appealing

 

[Arcade.Eyes]

Stealing your thread.

Two wheels I am looking at. I have a black 2.3i .

So first set:
https://m.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/detail/?car_model_id=1618&year=2010&s=Z0Rhxqgf

Second set:
https://m.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/detail/?car_model_id=1618&year=2010&s=Q0Sa4BFV

Thoughts?

 

[GoSteve]

For me, it would be the second set.
Black cars look good on black or exceptionally shiny silver wheels.

I would be inclined to go for 18" rims. The larger tyre wall afforded by the 18" set of rims just looks
more balanced on the black car. You also get the benefit of a more settled ride and improved grip on
poor roads in the country, where the Z4 is at it's best.

 

[Tbone]

I like the first set. Ive seen them on a few Z's lately, they seem popular.

instead of buying online though, do go check if your local tyre shops can get them, I saved myself over £300 that way.
online retailers try to fleece you for the tyres in their package deals

 

[bob4333]

Great service from Rimstyle.