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[Mpy18]

I drive an 06 325xi, and I am looking to buy new rims.

I came across these, they look the nicest of all the rims I have come across. I want to keep a BMW logo in the center cap.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1774877

The thing is I haven't changed rims/wheels before, so what do I need to do. Find out lug patterns and stuff? I want to go up to 18 in rims, will they rub or be too big? My cars suspension is stock. I want them to fit nicely with the fenders, and not have so much fender gap.

Also with new tires, I have 16in RF tires. Obviously can't put those on, should I buy the exact same tires I have in just the bigger size? Bridgestone Turanza RFT.

Thanks for any advice I appreciate it.

[WesleyC]

Those wheels will fit fine with no modifications necessary.

Most people don't replace their tires with RFTs since the ride is harsh and more expensive than traditional tires.

You can either do 225/40/18 or if you want tires that are a little bit bigger, 235/40/18 will also work.

[ModBargains.com]

If you're looking for a CSL style wheel, I would recommend that you check out the Sportline CS.16 wheels. The Sportline CS.16 wheels are rotary forged and are not only strong, but are light weight. The wheels are also powder coated giving it a more durable finish. If you're going for a non-staggered setup, I would recommend that you go with the 18x8.5 ET35 with a 235/40/18 all around. This will not be too big and will work perfectly on your car without any issues.

[Mpy18]

Can you explain this to me?
You can either do 225/40/18 or if you want tires that are a little bit bigger, 235/40/18 will also work.

I don't understand what each number is telling me the size of. First time really looking into this stuff.

The rims I linked are Replica rims, don't have the money to spend 1800 on them. Are replicas a good quality? Will these rims crack and break or should I be okay with them? Which tires would you suggest I buy? I bought my car used at a dealer with a CPO, and I bought the 5 year wheels and rims warranty, where they tow me and fix it for free if need be. Is this warranty for the wheels and rims that came with the car or will it cover these as well?

What is the price on those Sportline CSL rims?

[ModBargains.com]

The first set of numbers (225 & 235) is the width of the tire
The second set of numbers (40) is the profile height of the tire
The third set of numbers (18) is the diameter of the tire

[WesleyC]

When looking at tire sizes, say, 235/40/18



235 refers to the width (in millimeters)

40 refers to the profile/height

and 18 refers to the diameter of the tire

225/40/18 is the standard size tire for an 18x8 wheel, but if you want tires that are a little bit wider, you can do 235/40/18.

Replica wheels vary greatly in quality. Some are good, some are great, some are terrible. For daily driving, most of them should be ok. If you hit a pot hole, chances are that you may crack your wheel, depending on how hard you hit it.

You need to call the warranty people to see what they will cover. I can't answer that for sure.

[Mpy18]

I drive where I hit a few potholes a day, just unavoidable in some situations, the alloy rims that came stock have held up pretty nicely. Are there more than one M3 csl replica rim by different manufacturers? Would you happen to know of a quality place to buy them? Would you suggest craigslist?

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by Mpy18

I drive where I hit a few potholes a day, just unavoidable in some situations, the alloy rims that came stock have held up pretty nicely. Are there more than one M3 csl replica rim by different manufacturers? Would you happen to know of a quality place to buy them? Would you suggest craigslist?

I would avoid ebay and craigslist. Chances are, the wheel manufacturer uses the cheapest materials and cheapest methods of production in order to offer you a slightly better price than some of the other reps.

VMR makes decent wheels that go through at least some sort of testing. They are a few hundred dollars more than what you might find on ebay, but are of much better quality.

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by Mpy18

I drive where I hit a few potholes a day, just unavoidable in some situations, the alloy rims that came stock have held up pretty nicely. Are there more than one M3 csl replica rim by different manufacturers? Would you happen to know of a quality place to buy them? Would you suggest craigslist?

You definitely want to stay away from craigslist and ebay as they do often times sell lower quality wheels. Though not enforced, there are quality standards to govern the production of wheels. Some countries though, like Germany and Japan, have government regulations requiring aftermarket wheels to meet certain criteria and ensure proper fit. The United States has taken steps to establish guidelines but it will be some time before they can enact regulation of any kind. Consequently, all wheels are not made the same. The performance of an alloy wheel is a direct result of the manufacturing technique employed.

In terms of the hierarchy of quality and strength the list goes from lowest to highest as follows: gravity cast, low-pressure cast, rotary forged flow form, and forged. The Sportline CS.16 wheels are rotary forged and are one of the strongest CSL and lightest CSL style wheels out there!

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Sportline/sportline-1885weight-1.jpg[/IMG]

[Hybrid For Life]

spend the extra money now on higher end reps and just save yourself the headache in the long run.

[Mpy18]

Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

spend the extra money now on higher end reps and just save yourself the headache in the long run.

That's what I want to do, what's the higher end reps? Is **********s.com one of them? Or Tirerack?

[drfrink24]

Check out my thread on Enkei CSL offering.. 19lbs, rotary formed, $225 each.

[ALUFELGEN]

Originally Posted by Mpy18

I drive where I hit a few potholes a day, just unavoidable in some situations, the alloy rims that came stock have held up pretty nicely. Are there more than one M3 csl replica rim by different manufacturers? Would you happen to know of a quality place to buy them? Would you suggest craigslist?

I would recommend staying away from craigslist and buying from a E90Post supporting vendor.

Originally Posted by Mpy18

That's what I want to do, what's the higher end reps? Is **********s.com one of them? Or Tirerack?

There are several manufacturers of CSL wheels. ALUFELGEN CS7 is one of the strongest and most reputable CSL wheels on the market. You can buy a set of our wheels from any of our authorized distributors.