Looking for some input...

bimmerfan2008 · 01-06-2011, 08:08 AM

So im stuck between many brands of wheels, miro, vmr, alufelgen, forgestar, linea corse. The more i research about all of these wheels the more i find mixed reviews. I have read that the miro, linea corse, and vmr bend and crack easily. Can someone who has had these wheels for a while let me know their personal experience. I know the alufelgens are forged but im trying to be at no more than 2k for wheels, tires, and sensors. Also read that the finish on some of these wheels comes off. If someone can chime in on this. Thanks for all the help.

MassBimmer · 01-06-2011, 08:52 AM

A.) Alufelgens are not forged, they are low-pressure cast
B.) VMR's do not bend/crack easily...I have been running 18" VMR V710's for over a year now on Boston roads during winter with no issues...that should give you a sense of the quality of wheel that VMR produces at a great cost
c.) My wheels came in VMR factory gunmetal and I have had no issues at all with the finish

shragon · 01-06-2011, 01:43 PM

no experience with the other wheels you listed, but i can say my lc lemans have been very durable. i've had these wheels since they were first introduced by lc. daily driven on cali's crappy roads, with no bent and cracked wheels so far.

DetailAddict · 01-06-2011, 03:23 PM

I have a set of LC Lemans on my E90 right now and they are running fine with no issues. On top of that, I run a detail shop and MANY LC come through here and I have not have any problem with cleaning them. Lemans is probably one of the most PITA to clean due to number of spokes, but finish is fine.

VMRWheels · 01-10-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

B.) VMR's do not bend/crack easily...I have been running 18" VMR V710's for over a year now on Boston roads during winter with no issues...that should give you a sense of the quality of wheel that VMR produces at a great cost
c.) My wheels came in VMR factory gunmetal and I have had no issues at all with the finish

Here's a real world customer review for ya!

OP,

If you have any specific questions about our wheels, please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or email directly. We work very close with the BMW community and we stand by our products 100%. We are always open to here your questions.

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ALUFELGEN · 01-10-2011, 07:30 PM

Our wheels are low-pressure cast. They are a night and day different when it comes to strength and build quality over gravity cast that the other manufacturer use. This makes the wheel significantly more resistant to cracks/bends. We have several customer in Boston/NY/NJ area running 19" with no issues. The wheels are also powder coated for a durable finish that will not chip over time.

We are an engineering firm that designs wheels. Check the reviews on the boards and every review about our products is a positive one.

Let me know if you have specific questions regarding our products and I`ll glad to assist you

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bimmerfan2008 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2008 328i sport and premium pa Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Looking for some input... So im stuck between many brands of wheels, miro, vmr, alufelgen, forgestar, linea corse. The more i research about all of these wheels the more i find mixed reviews. I have read that the miro, linea corse, and vmr bend and crack easily. Can someone who has had these wheels for a while let me know their personal experience. I know the alufelgens are forged but im trying to be at no more than 2k for wheels, tires, and sensors. Also read that the finish on some of these wheels comes off. If someone can chime in on this. Thanks for all the help. Last edited by bimmerfan2008; 01-06-2011 at 08:25 AM..
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	A.) Alufelgens are not forged, they are low-pressure cast B.) VMR's do not bend/crack easily...I have been running 18" VMR V710's for over a year now on Boston roads during winter with no issues...that should give you a sense of the quality of wheel that VMR produces at a great cost c.) My wheels came in VMR factory gunmetal and I have had no issues at all with the finish
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	no experience with the other wheels you listed, but i can say my lc lemans have been very durable. i've had these wheels since they were first introduced by lc. daily driven on cali's crappy roads, with no bent and cracked wheels so far. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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DetailAddict Captain 41 Rep 976 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (10)	I have a set of LC Lemans on my E90 right now and they are running fine with no issues. On top of that, I run a detail shop and MANY LC come through here and I have not have any problem with cleaning them. Lemans is probably one of the most PITA to clean due to number of spokes, but finish is fine.
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ALUFELGEN 171 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	Our wheels are low-pressure cast. They are a night and day different when it comes to strength and build quality over gravity cast that the other manufacturer use. This makes the wheel significantly more resistant to cracks/bends. We have several customer in Boston/NY/NJ area running 19" with no issues. The wheels are also powder coated for a durable finish that will not chip over time. We are an engineering firm that designs wheels. Check the reviews on the boards and every review about our products is a positive one. Let me know if you have specific questions regarding our products and I`ll glad to assist you
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