Help me decide between Avant Garde 359, VMR 701,vb3 or BBS LM replicas? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

BrazilianBimmer · 09-18-2012, 07:15 AM

First of all, I have a JB e90 and I was considering adding some dark colored (gunmetal) wheels to compliment the car however after running into these pics (these pics are not mine) of BBS reps I'm about to post, I kinda changed my mind.

The JB e90 has BBS reps on.
The last four pics on the bottom of e90 with the roof rack is VMR 701 in gunmetal.

Which do you prefer?

ken1137 · 09-18-2012, 08:09 AM

I am biased towards the v701's and the gunmetal looks very clean and conservative. The BBS reps look great but look better on a 135 or a coupe. I dont think you can go wrong either way. GL

youngb4 · 09-18-2012, 09:12 AM

My vote goes towards the AG m359, I think the concavity looks supurb and I love the way they look on both the e90's and e92's. Some say they don't give an original enough look, but there's a reason so many people have that style; they just plain look good! One of these days, they will be mine.

ankman · 09-18-2012, 09:29 AM

What brand are the BBS reps....I like how those look.

mlifxs · 09-18-2012, 09:41 AM

I vote for gunmetal 701s
think the LM reps would look better if they were silver

335ievo · 09-18-2012, 11:20 AM

I think the Avant Garde M359 is the obvious choice. With the Avant Garde M359 wheels, you are getting a low pressure cast wheel (lighter/stronger than VMR's gravity cast wheel) and more aggressive sizing with the 19x9.0 & 19x10.0 setup which will give you a flush fitment.

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-mb-e90-328i-3.jpg[/IMG]

BrazilianBimmer · 09-18-2012, 05:12 PM

Bump-need help, need to buy these soon in order to pass safety inspection.

Those BBS LM reps are Vortex Tuning, they look nice

335bmwjohn · 09-21-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335ievo

I think the Avant Garde M359 is the obvious choice. With the Avant Garde M359 wheels, you are getting a low pressure cast wheel (lighter/stronger than VMR's gravity cast wheel) and more aggressive sizing with the 19x9.0 & 19x10.0 setup which will give you a flush fitment.

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-mb-e90-328i-3.jpg[/IMG]

I agree! I cant wait to get a set of these wheels !

VMRWheels · 09-21-2012, 04:24 PM

Here's a wagon:

2ndname · 09-21-2012, 06:57 PM

My vote is for the gunmetal VMR.

klov335 · 09-21-2012, 09:05 PM

I like the lm reps

lafabritto335i · 09-22-2012, 01:22 AM

I like the bbs reps from Vortex, Had them on my e46 and never heard anything negative from anyone about them... not even if they were reps.

I personally dont like those AG's because they look just like CSLs = played out

Exterminador · 09-23-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biturbo3

AG M359 with a concave mesh design all the way!

End of discussion

I LOVE these wheels but also am thinking about the avant garde 310s.

Any thoughts?

And will I have any rubbing issues in 19s?

LocDawgg · 09-23-2012, 03:40 PM

You should just buy my Machined silver varrstoens =) It looks good on black cars.

cmyk · 09-23-2012, 05:31 PM

My vote goes to the 359s. Those are the ones I'm getting in a couple months (in black). One of the best looking wheels on these cars IMHO.

bulldog x6 · 09-23-2012, 09:13 PM

couple of photos of my last ride with OEM 359's to give u an idea of what it looks like on a black car (BSM specifically)... I vote for these or a replica, preferably in black.

jjellyneck · 11-08-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exterminador

I LOVE these wheels but also am thinking about the avant garde 310s.

Any thoughts?

And will I have any rubbing issues in 19s?

Same here. Other than the amount of spokes, are there any other differences?

DuckySpud · 11-08-2012, 10:23 PM

My cars Montego Blue, but I had the same decision as you to make, Ive ordered LM reps yesterday and waiting on delivery now so my vote is obviously with them for you as well

09-18-2012, 07:15 AM	#1
BrazilianBimmer Captain Drives: Black e90 325i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 696 iTrader: (0)	Help me decide between Avant Garde 359, VMR 701,vb3 or BBS LM replicas? First of all, I have a JB e90 and I was considering adding some dark colored (gunmetal) wheels to compliment the car however after running into these pics (these pics are not mine) of BBS reps I'm about to post, I kinda changed my mind. The JB e90 has BBS reps on. The last four pics on the bottom of e90 with the roof rack is VMR 701 in gunmetal. Which do you prefer? Attached Images
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09-18-2012, 08:09 AM	#2
ken1137 Colonel Drives: a slow 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,379 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 335i (e90) [2.17]	I am biased towards the v701's and the gunmetal looks very clean and conservative. The BBS reps look great but look better on a 135 or a coupe. I dont think you can go wrong either way. GL __________________ BMWCCA member

09-18-2012, 09:12 AM	#3
youngb4 Private Drives: 2011 E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	AG m359 My vote goes towards the AG m359, I think the concavity looks supurb and I love the way they look on both the e90's and e92's. Some say they don't give an original enough look, but there's a reason so many people have that style; they just plain look good! One of these days, they will be mine. __________________ 2011 335i XDrive Coupe: 335is Kidney Grills \| Fog Delete w/ 335is Duct Grills \| BMW Performance Exhaust

09-18-2012, 11:20 AM	#6
335ievo Your'e gonna learrrrrrnn tooooday Drives: 2013 BMW 328i M Sport EB Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 552 iTrader: (1)	I think the Avant Garde M359 is the obvious choice. With the Avant Garde M359 wheels, you are getting a low pressure cast wheel (lighter/stronger than VMR's gravity cast wheel) and more aggressive sizing with the 19x9.0 & 19x10.0 setup which will give you a flush fitment. [IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-mb-e90-328i-3.jpg[/IMG] __________________ 2013 BMW 328i MSport F30 - Estoril Blue "Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open." James Dewar

09-21-2012, 04:24 PM	#9
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,719 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	Here's a wagon: __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

09-18-2012, 09:29 AM	#4
ankman Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 33 iTrader: (1)	What brand are the BBS reps....I like how those look.

09-18-2012, 09:41 AM	#5
mlifxs Diamond Geezer Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 923 iTrader: (0)	I vote for gunmetal 701s think the LM reps would look better if they were silver

09-18-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
BrazilianBimmer Captain Drives: Black e90 325i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 696 iTrader: (0)	Bump-need help, need to buy these soon in order to pass safety inspection. Those BBS LM reps are Vortex Tuning, they look nice

09-21-2012, 06:57 PM	#10
2ndname Autobot Drives: E90 325i Auto~NO~Go Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Bay Posts: 455 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [5.00]	My vote is for the gunmetal VMR. __________________

09-21-2012, 09:05 PM	#11
klov335 Lieutenant Drives: e90 lci n55 xdrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yellowknife, NT Posts: 556 iTrader: (3)	I like the lm reps

09-22-2012, 01:22 AM	#12
lafabritto335i Private Drives: 08 e90 Montego blue/Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	I like the bbs reps from Vortex, Had them on my e46 and never heard anything negative from anyone about them... not even if they were reps. I personally dont like those AG's because they look just like CSLs = played out

09-23-2012, 03:40 PM	#14
LocDawgg Captain Drives: AW e90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 618 iTrader: (4)	You should just buy my Machined silver varrstoens =) It looks good on black cars.

09-23-2012, 05:31 PM	#15
cmyk resident girl. Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [4.38]	My vote goes to the 359s. Those are the ones I'm getting in a couple months (in black). One of the best looking wheels on these cars IMHO. __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Black M6 wheels + Toyo Proxes (and yes, I am a girl)

09-23-2012, 09:13 PM	#16
bulldog x6 Major General Drives: x6 panzer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work Posts: 5,021 iTrader: (28)	couple of photos of my last ride with OEM 359's to give u an idea of what it looks like on a black car (BSM specifically)... I vote for these or a replica, preferably in black. Attached Images

11-08-2012, 10:23 PM	#18
DuckySpud Private First Class Drives: 2007 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	My cars Montego Blue, but I had the same decision as you to make, Ive ordered LM reps yesterday and waiting on delivery now so my vote is obviously with them for you as well

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