Opinions on 18" wheels & value of my 17" 103's...

Woody

Senior member
 Bristol
Hi,

I currently have some unmarked perfect condition 103's on my 3.0 Roadster but just feel I would like an inch upgrade (ha don't we all!)

I was always swung by the 107 Ellipsoids but am not so sure now. I know they are quite common but I really like the MV2 style wheels, so does anyone know where I could get a good set? Or can you think of any other wheels that would suit? I'm not a fan of the 108, no offence and don't want 19", that's too big!! Hence the MV2...although how about the Z4M wheels?

My wheels have runflats on still, albeit 6 months to a year's worth of tread dependent on driving. So, how much do you think mine are worth and how much would some nice new wheels cost. Ideally I would like them in perfect condition as my 103's are, or cheap enough to offset getting them refurbed.

My car is a 53 Sterling Grey, I can't seem to find any pictures of my style car with MV2 shoes on, anyone help there? Kinda tempted by these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200673729718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1287

Anyone else got other ideas, what about black/dark grey coated wheels, would that work with sterling grey?

I NEED PICTURES and OPINIONS :D
 
Personally I would go for the 107 Ellipsoids out of those two mate. These were on my shopping list when looking for a Zed as I think they really suit it.

For me the MV2's belong on an E46 and just don't look right on a Zed...
 
rookie975 said:
Personally I would go for the 107 Ellipsoids

But you've got the 202 wheels!! Which I know look similar but in a weird way SO much better and very rare from what I have seen/heard :) Unfortunately the missus isn't keen on the "holey pepper pot" appearance of the 107's/202's (her words not mine!) Although it is definitley my car, I don't need the nagging and as I'm unsure of them aswell they have been put on the No list...


Leon_in_uk said:
I didn't really like the 108's until they were on my car, now I wouldn't have anything else!!

Leon are you just saying this because you have some for sale :poke: ??! Ha only kidding, I do like them but I'm a fan of more spokes going on, hence the MV2's, the Z4M ones are nice aswell but they are still a little on the minimalistic design.
 
Woo7dy said:
But you've got the 202 wheels!! Which I know look similar but in a weird way SO much better :) Unfortunately the missus isn't keen on the "holey pepper pot" appearance of the 107's/202's (her words not mine!) Although it is definitley my car, I don't need the nagging and as I'm unsure of them aswell they have been put on the No list...

You are quite right I do have the 202's :oops:
 
Woo7dy said:
Leon_in_uk said:
I didn't really like the 108's until they were on my car, now I wouldn't have anything else!!

Leon are you just saying this because you have some for sale :poke: ??! Ha only kidding, I do like them but I'm a fan of more spokes going on, hence the MV2's, the Z4M ones are nice aswell but they are still a little on the minimalistic design.

Haha you know it, but they do look good on the grey :)
 
Leon_in_uk said:
I didn't really like the 108's until they were on my car, now I wouldn't have anything else!!

I was of the same initial opinion, and am now of the same (different) opinion - and I've none to sell :D
 
I have mv2s on mine and I really like the look they aren't too busy and look quite classic in my opinion. 108 corrosion and refurb costs put me off them. I was actually looking for 17s because of the price difference in tyres but I decided to stick with the mv2s in the end.
 
So has anyone got a piccy of a Sterling Grey with MV2's? Google images isn't throwing up any results :|
 
Leon_in_uk said:
I didn't really like the 108's until they were on my car, now I wouldn't have anything else!!

+1 here... & agree not that keen on them originally... now wouldn't change them for the good looking MV2's or Elipsoids
 
I had these on before the 108's

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Cheers Leon :thumbsup:

That 3rd pic does look great :)

Hmmmm that's made it hard now, the MV2's don't look as good as I'd thought...
 
them ones on ebay are fakes and are all the same size! best to go with staggered on the zed!! handles better..

I put ellipsoid on mine and didnt like them either so settled with the 108's like so many others.

you should be able to get between £200-£300 for your 17" alloys i think depending on tyre tread. maybe more this time of year for winter wheels.
 
When I had my sterling grey the ellipsoids was the only stock wheel I would have considered. Mainly because they are designed perfectly for the car and looked amazing in this BMW short film. Ultra cool and if you ever needed convincing then this is the vid to watch.

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