225M replica wheels

VGR00 · 08-01-2010, 09:00 PM

Hi Guys,

I needed new tyres and since I was getting sick of the VMR714's I had since my first E90, I thought it was time to get some new wheels. I've been eyeing off these 225M reps from Tempe Tyres and in the end the wheel + tyre deal was just simply too good to refuse. The wheels are a brighter silver to the origional 225M and the fact I waxed them prior to fitting them to help coat the wheels against brake dust probably makes them look a bit brighter than what they are. I think they look fantastic for the money and satisfies my quest for a new look.

Front 19x8 ET34 225/35
Rear 19x9 ET37 255/30

cruvon · 08-01-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vgr02

Hi Guys,

I needed new tyres and since I was getting sick of the VMR714's I had since my first E90, I thought it was time to get some new wheels. I've been eyeing off these 225M reps from Tempe Tyres and in the end the wheel + tyre deal was just simply too good to refuse. The wheels are a brighter silver to the origional 225M and the fact I waxed them prior to fitting them to help coat the wheels against brake dust probably makes them look a bit brighter than what they are. I think they look fantastic for the money and satisfies my quest for a new look.

Front 19x8 ET34 225/35
Rear 19x9 ET37 255/30

nice

dcg71 · 08-02-2010, 01:30 AM

Yeah, they're a bit shinier than OEM, but they look pretty good if you ask me. I was half considering those myself at one stage actually.

QUM01Z · 08-02-2010, 03:34 AM

Nice mate! what did they sting you for them?

VGR00 · 08-02-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by QUM01Z

Nice mate! what did they sting you for them?

Thanks ... A$1750 + $100 delivery to Brisbane via TNT Express (arrived at my office next day on a pallet, well packed and sealed with plastic wrap. Thats wheels + tyres. (Hankook K107 S1 EVO) More than enought tyre for a half engined 320!!! and the 99% city driving I do.

335i-boy · 08-02-2010, 07:53 AM

Looks very nice. They really bring out the colour of your car. Looks alot brighter now as opposed to the darker rims.

225M's are one of my favorite wheels, OEM or otherwise, to go on an E9X.

For that price how can you go wrong!

qkdwksha · 08-02-2010, 09:31 PM

looks great, do you have stock suspension or is it because of m-pack?

VGR00 · 08-03-2010, 04:33 AM

Thanks for all your positive comments.....

Standard M-pack suspension / ride height...

sbce90 · 08-04-2010, 04:32 AM

a bit off topic, but is that a lip spoiler on there? can I see more pics please.

V1_R · 08-04-2010, 10:12 AM

bargain!! where did u get these from?

VGR00 · 08-06-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

a bit off topic, but is that a lip spoiler on there? can I see more pics please.

M3 replica lip spoiler - see forum vendor M-Force Design.

VGR00 · 08-06-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by perth335i

bargain!! where did u get these from?

www.tempetyres.com.au

Based in Sydney. Best to communicate with them over email as they seem very rushed on the phone.

sbce90 · 08-06-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vgr02

M3 replica lip spoiler - see forum vendor M-Force Design.

thanks! I'm tossing up between lip and deck style.

EDIT - M-Force design doesn't seem to be doing to well now.....

kash_0 · 08-06-2010, 08:27 PM

Looks great mate!

323iMarto · 08-11-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vgr02

Thanks ... A$1750 + $100 delivery to Brisbane via TNT Express (arrived at my office next day on a pallet, well packed and sealed with plastic wrap. Thats wheels + tyres. (Hankook K107 S1 EVO) More than enought tyre for a half engined 320!!! and the 99% city driving I do.

Hey mate

Nice wheels, just bought a set of 225M's myself and was wondering how you were finding the Hankook tyres. For $1750 as a wheel/tyre package those would have to be some of the cheapest 19" tyres you can buy. I'm only in a 323i so they'd probably be enough for me too but was interested in your thoughts on grip and road noise.

VGR00 · 08-12-2010, 12:51 AM

They are a very quiet tyre compared to the Falken 452 and the Khumo KU31 which I had on before. Grip in the dry is really good. We have had some rain here over the last few days and I found that in the wet when the tyres were cold, I had the traction control light flash a couple of times (very rare in a 320!!!) but once I was on the road for about 5 min, I tried my best to get the traction light to flash again and couldn't.

For the price, I think it would have to be the cheapest 19" tyres set around.

323iMarto · 08-12-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vgr02

They are a very quiet tyre compared to the Falken 452 and the Khumo KU31 which I had on before. Grip in the dry is really good. We have had some rain here over the last few days and I found that in the wet when the tyres were cold, I had the traction control light flash a couple of times (very rare in a 320!!!) but once I was on the road for about 5 min, I tried my best to get the traction light to flash again and couldn't.

For the price, I think it would have to be the cheapest 19" tyres set around.

Thanks mate, advice much appreciated.

Was looking at a set of Conti Contact Sport 2's for about $1450. Will see what the Hankook's come in at before making the decision.

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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	225M replica wheels Hi Guys, I needed new tyres and since I was getting sick of the VMR714's I had since my first E90, I thought it was time to get some new wheels. I've been eyeing off these 225M reps from Tempe Tyres and in the end the wheel + tyre deal was just simply too good to refuse. The wheels are a brighter silver to the origional 225M and the fact I waxed them prior to fitting them to help coat the wheels against brake dust probably makes them look a bit brighter than what they are. I think they look fantastic for the money and satisfies my quest for a new look. Front 19x8 ET34 225/35 Rear 19x9 ET37 255/30 Attached Images
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dcg71 Captain 72 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (2)	Yeah, they're a bit shinier than OEM, but they look pretty good if you ask me. I was half considering those myself at one stage actually.
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335i-boy Lieutenant 15 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks very nice. They really bring out the colour of your car. Looks alot brighter now as opposed to the darker rims. 225M's are one of my favorite wheels, OEM or otherwise, to go on an E9X. For that price how can you go wrong! __________________ 2008 E92 335i M-Sport \| Sapphire Black \| Sunroof \| Creme Beige \| Poplar Grey \| Logic 7 \| 6AT \| 19" AG M359's \| Michelin PS4S \| LUX V3 \| MHD V5 E40 \| Steve AZ Walbro inline \| Vishnu DCI \| BMS CP \| AR Design Catless DP's \| Forge DV's \| Helix IC \| (Stock Cat. back) \|
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qkdwksha 19 Rep 106 Posts Drives: e60 520d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: adelaide iTrader: (0)	looks great, do you have stock suspension or is it because of m-pack?
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08-03-2010, 04:33 AM	#8
VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all your positive comments..... Standard M-pack suspension / ride height...
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08-04-2010, 04:32 AM	#9
sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	a bit off topic, but is that a lip spoiler on there? can I see more pics please.
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V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	bargain!! where did u get these from?
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kash_0 Private First Class 9 Rep 114 Posts Drives: F30 340i MSport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Looks great mate!
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08-12-2010, 12:51 AM	#16
VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	They are a very quiet tyre compared to the Falken 452 and the Khumo KU31 which I had on before. Grip in the dry is really good. We have had some rain here over the last few days and I found that in the wet when the tyres were cold, I had the traction control light flash a couple of times (very rare in a 320!!!) but once I was on the road for about 5 min, I tried my best to get the traction light to flash again and couldn't. For the price, I think it would have to be the cheapest 19" tyres set around.
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