E90 New Rims!!!

calvino · 02-21-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatan

The total weight difference is only 1.5 pounds. I didn't pay anything for shipping because i picked them up. To my surprise, Morr Alloys is located really close to where I live. I recommend picking them up if you live within 200 miles of the Ft Lauderdale Area in Florida. The tires I got are Nankang SP2. I bought those because they had really good value and the reviews on www.tyretest.com were VERY impressive. Definetely as good as the Kumho's SPTs. I got the same wheels because I don't think theres a better wheel design for this car, i'm completely in love with the 162's on the e90s. Of course you may not agree and thats fine if you do or dont, im just answering why i got them. As for MORR alloys they are very proffessional and courteous, they included the original BMW center caps for all four rims as well as the BMW valve stems with the BMW logo (a few nice extras for great customer service=o) ) They even went with me to mount the tires on the car. The total amount i paid including tires was 1440 that is an EXCELLENT price for FOUR 19" RIMS and FOUR LOW PROFILE TIRES. I got the tires from Morr alloys as well. they did say they don't usually sell tires or that they haven't quite incorporated the package of tires and wheels yet. but ask them.

thanks for the info Tatan that is a really good price that you got, I'm going to get them but first I have to save some money I just got the ACS kit

BTW: you have to start coming to the meets you live really close

Mark Chen · 02-21-2007, 08:41 PM

looks nice!!

nine4surfah · 02-21-2007, 08:45 PM

It's amazing how much an inch in diameter can make a huge visual change. If the wheels had more of a "concave" I would consider buying these.

AM335 · 02-21-2007, 08:50 PM

Tatan, thanks for the info. I just want to clarify the weight. Is the difference 1.5 pounds per wheel or 1.5 pounds for all 4 wheels? Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by Tatan

The total weight difference is only 1.5 pounds. I didn't pay anything for shipping because i picked them up. To my surprise, Morr Alloys is located really close to where I live. I recommend picking them up if you live within 200 miles of the Ft Lauderdale Area in Florida. The tires I got are Nankang SP2. I bought those because they had really good value and the reviews on www.tyretest.com were VERY impressive. Definetely as good as the Kumho's SPTs. I got the same wheels because I don't think theres a better wheel design for this car, i'm completely in love with the 162's on the e90s. Of course you may not agree and thats fine if you do or dont, im just answering why i got them. As for MORR alloys they are very proffessional and courteous, they included the original BMW center caps for all four rims as well as the BMW valve stems with the BMW logo (a few nice extras for great customer service=o) ) They even went with me to mount the tires on the car. The total amount i paid including tires was 1440 that is an EXCELLENT price for FOUR 19" RIMS and FOUR LOW PROFILE TIRES. I got the tires from Morr alloys as well. they did say they don't usually sell tires or that they haven't quite incorporated the package of tires and wheels yet. but ask them.

montreal_bimmer · 02-21-2007, 09:33 PM

they look very good, im impressed

look hella lot bigger than the 18

ChadE · 02-21-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitosz@MORRAlloys.com

A little off topic oneshare, but my GF baked me a BMW cake too!

Thats sweet as hell haha

BavDom · 02-21-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nine4surfah

It's amazing how much an inch in diameter can make a huge visual change. If the wheels had more of a "concave" I would consider buying these.

Idk bro, i'll try and take a better picture to show just how CONCAVE they really are, the pictures don't give them justice. they are so much sicker in person. I'll try and post one tomorrow.

nine4surfah · 02-21-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatan

Idk bro, i'll try and take a better picture to show just how CONCAVE they really are, the pictures don't give them justice. they are so much sicker in person. I'll try and post one tomorrow.

cool...can't wait

nine4surfah · 02-21-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitosz@MORRAlloys.com

Any more concave and you`ll need a 10" rear!!!

10"......:rocks:

BavDom · 02-22-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by calvino

thanks for the info Tatan that is a really good price that you got, I'm going to get them but first I have to save some money I just got the ACS kit

BTW: you have to start coming to the meets you live really close

Yeah i know! i've been wanting to go but i just keep missing them. Do you guys meet often? or is it like every once in a while?

your car looks really sik by the way

BavDom · 02-22-2007, 10:44 AM

So i showed my friends my rims and they were freaking amazed! They are both getting the rims, one of them is getting them today, he has the alpine coupe with black interior. I'm going with him, stay tuned for pics!!! The other one is getting them next week he's got the black one. If you have a 325 or 328 keep yourself posted, you'll be amazed at the difference in the look of your car. if you thought the 18 to 19s was a huge difference.... I'llt try and post them today! PEaCE!

FotiosF90M5 · 02-22-2007, 01:31 PM

hey guys, I have a set of these wheels in my garage for sale.They have kuhmos mounted on them, fronts are perfect and rears are 60%. let me know if your interested. wheels have never been used. save 400-500$

BavDom · 02-22-2007, 02:59 PM

Bad news guys, we weren't able to go today so the pics won't be up until tomorrow, but I promise they will be up tomorrow for sure. Maybe i'll put a little side by side with mine. Alpine Coupe+ Titanium Silver Sedan both on 19s=:rocks:

BavDom · 02-23-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by westwest888

EH, I'm not so sure there's a difference. Looks bone stock and all you did was add weight?? I think most owners who shopped for the car and saw those wheels wouldn't even realize your car was different.

Are you kidding me? You don't realize how many people that have the same car approach me and ask me how i got the rims, obviously because of the 162 style and the size difference. And yeah i added a pound, but i lost twenty on my recent diet so i guess i can say the next time i race someone at night with only my foglights and angel eyes on

that i really only lost 19 pounds and to excuse me if i'm slow.

But seriously though, without even opening my mouth i've gotten a lot of props for the rims, three of my friends who own e90s want to get them.

CONCAVE

FURTHERMORE!! I wanted them even though I already had the sport package 162s. But for someone with BONE stock 325 17" rims like yourself this is a GREAT upgrade at a GREAT value

noodles · 02-23-2007, 07:04 PM

...they look good

- clean aggressive look, not flashy ricer....its stylish and uniquely BMW - BBS/ CSL types are dime a dozen these in 19's standout (from the 5 cars or so I've seen with them on)....its all a matter of preference and taste though.....I'm putting them on the E92 335i when it shows up here in a few months.......as far as weight can't imagine it is that noticeable but tatan can comment on that some more...you got pics of them on the E92 you were going to put up....

nine4surfah · 02-23-2007, 08:25 PM

BavDom · 02-24-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nine4surfah

Gotta love that popcorn smiley!

Well, I am an engineer so....

Having a BMW is more than just seeing how much power you can get, if i wanted to kill someone on the road i wouldn't have spent 47K on a fully loaded 330i but would have gotten an EVO or STI or some other monster power car with no presence or class. As a BMW owner I look for the perfect blend between performance, class, style, presence, and uniqueness. And one pound on these cars.... the BMW driving instructors from SC would be crapping their pants, when i went they made fun of every single guy that turns off their AC before racing and the ones that worry about two or three more pounds. If it was real circuit driving we'd do to go to work and back or on the weekend I think i'd actually care about that ONE pound, but since it's not, i think i'd rather stick with the nice, classy look of some 19" OEM lookin 162s. But that's just me.

BavDom · 02-24-2007, 01:20 AM

You planning on upgrading those 17s?

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Originally Posted by westwest888

Style 162 wheels are sweet. But your car came with them. So I don't think it's any sweeter.

BavDom · 02-24-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by westwest888

EH, I'm not so sure there's a difference. Looks bone stock and all you did was add weight?? I think most owners who shopped for the car and saw those wheels wouldn't even realize your car was different.

If you don't want the 19" replicas because of that one pound, here is a link so you can get the Stock SP 162s with run flats that probably weigh that one extra pound all together anyways. yup, run flats are heavy, so all in all i think my car is lighter now. ANYWAYS, his asking price is 2000 with tires (I guess). Well whadyanknow, 600 bucks more than i paid for the whole thing including mounting and balancing.

BavDom · 02-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Posted some pics of the alpine on another thread so you can check them out!

Guga79 · 02-25-2007, 04:36 PM

Nice looking wheels. I am picking my car up on Thursday. 330i AW sport and premium package. With the same wheels.

Is the quality a lot different from your new 19s than the BMW stock 18s?

I want to upgrade once I have the car and I was wondering about quality.

Also have you had a chance to have to people in the back? Do they rub? Did you roll your fenders?

BavDom · 02-25-2007, 09:00 PM

That is AWESOME congrats on your car!! It is definetely an improvement, the launches faster and handles just as nice, if not nicer, than with the oem 18s. Yes I have had a chance to load my car with people, five of my buds and no problems at all, the tires don't rub. No, it wasn't necessary to roll the fenders, 265/30/19 for the back is perfect, if you get 275/30/19 you WILL have to roll them. I have 265/30/19. You should contact Morr Alloys and ask them to ship you the set so you can have it once your car arrives, I don't know if you bought the car or if you leased it but if you leased it get those tires off as quick as possible, it'll save you money in the long run when you return the car and don't have to purchase new RFTs for an arm and a leg.

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Originally Posted by Guga79

Nice looking wheels. I am picking my car up on Thursday. 330i AW sport and premium package. With the same wheels.

Is the quality a lot different from your new 19s than the BMW stock 18s?

I want to upgrade once I have the car and I was wondering about quality.

Also have you had a chance to have to people in the back? Do they rub? Did you roll your fenders?

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