Any 18" csl's?

Smitty36 · 02-25-2010, 03:27 PM

Does anyone make 18" CSL's in the stock width and offset as my 162s?

Looking for staggered 18x8 et34 and 18x8.5 et 37. I think my sidewalls are thin enough and not really interested in 19s

Thanks

MassBimmer · 02-25-2010, 03:43 PM

No...VMR only makes them in 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with offsets of ET40 & ET45

cstavaru · 02-25-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty36

Does anyone make 18" CSL's in the stock width and offset as my 162s?

Looking for staggered 18x8 et34 and 18x8.5 et 37. I think my sidewalls are thin enough and not really interested in 19s

Thanks

+ 1000...looking for a set of proper 18" CSLs too...from my understanding Forgestar F14 comes in 18" with any offset you choose...may be a solution.

alpha325i · 02-25-2010, 08:46 PM

**********s has a really good deal on a set of CSL reps that are close to that set-up. 9" for the rear though.

ModBargains.com · 02-26-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty36

Does anyone make 18" CSL's in the stock width and offset as my 162s?

Looking for staggered 18x8 et34 and 18x8.5 et 37. I think my sidewalls are thin enough and not really interested in 19s

Thanks

VMR has the CSL style wheel in 18x8.5 ET40 and 18x9.5 ET33 available for your car and it will fit perfectly.

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Originally Posted by alpha325i

**********s has a really good deal on a set of CSL reps that are close to that set-up. 9" for the rear though.

Thanks for the support

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-26-2010, 06:03 PM

you can easily fit much more wheel then the stock sizes, and even increase tires sizes and have absolutely no tire rubbing issues.

For a street setup we threw 18x8.5" et38 fronts with 235/40/18's and 18x9.5" et35 rears with 265/35/18's onto a lowered car and in my opinion its a conservative fit since we're used to running 9" fronts with 255's. That setup needs no spacers, no added negative camber. it just bolts on.

In the photo below you can see how easily it clears

twinship · 02-26-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

you can easily fit much more wheel then the stock sizes, and even increase tires sizes and have absolutely no tire rubbing issues.

For a street setup we threw 18x8.5" et38 fronts with 235/40/18's and 18x9.5" et35 rears with 265/35/18's onto a lowered car and in my opinion its a conservative fit since we're used to running 9" fronts with 255's. That setup needs no spacers, no added negative camber. it just bolts on.

In the photo below you can see how easily it clears

Looks HOT!!!

Are those "genuine" CSLs, or...?

Any more pix?

MassBimmer · 02-27-2010, 02:31 PM

They are Apex wheels

twinship · 02-27-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

They are Apex wheels

Thx.

Not a brand I'm familiar with. Have to look them up.

Peter@VMRWheels · 02-28-2010, 06:55 PM

18x8.5 ET40 and 18x9.5 ET33 will fit just fine for your car. Offset along with width basically determines a few things including how "flush" your wheel face is in relation to your fenders. The OEM setup is pretty much considered to be sunken in, and one of the objectives for aftermarket wheels is to bring the face out a bit.

aleksl · 03-01-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

18x8.5 ET40 and 18x9.5 ET33 will fit just fine for your car. Offset along with width basically determines a few things including how "flush" your wheel face is in relation to your fenders. The OEM setup is pretty much considered to be sunken in, and one of the objectives for aftermarket wheels is to bring the face out a bit.

Is the ETA for Silver VMR VB3 (18x8.5/18x9.5 E90 fitment) still mid March to early April?

ModBargains.com · 03-01-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aleksl

Is the ETA for Silver VMR VB3 (18x8.5/18x9.5 E90 fitment) still mid March to early April?

ETA for the VMR VB3 is still mid March to early April. Let me know if you would like to set up a pre-order!

quasitime · 03-02-2010, 05:55 PM

I wish we had more options for 18". My ride is already somewhat sensitive right now with Koni Yellows + H&R Sports, so I don't really want to make the jump to 19".

Eddy@ApexWheels · 03-03-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by twinship

Looks HOT!!!

Are those "genuine" CSLs, or...?

Any more pix?

They're not a CSL replica. They have a similar 8 spoke mesh design, but they are more track oriented design. The most noticeable difference is the manufacturing process. All the CSL reps are cast and heavy. The rears are 24-26lbs+. The ARC-8 is flow-formed, so that staggered set shown above is only 18.45/18.85lbs.

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Originally Posted by twinship

Thx.

Not a brand I'm familiar with. Have to look them up.

For more info on them you can go directly to apexraceparts.com or to the thread in the vendor wheel classified section.

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alpha325i this chick > 36 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	**********s has a really good deal on a set of CSL reps that are close to that set-up. 9" for the rear though. __________________ Life's short, live fast ... drive a BMW E90 325i - totaled 03/17/10 (R.I.P.) E92 328i - took delivery 04/02/10
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Eddy@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 444 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	you can easily fit much more wheel then the stock sizes, and even increase tires sizes and have absolutely no tire rubbing issues. For a street setup we threw 18x8.5" et38 fronts with 235/40/18's and 18x9.5" et35 rears with 265/35/18's onto a lowered car and in my opinion its a conservative fit since we're used to running 9" fronts with 255's. That setup needs no spacers, no added negative camber. it just bolts on. In the photo below you can see how easily it clears
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Peter@VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 93 Rep 685 Posts Drives: P85D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	18x8.5 ET40 and 18x9.5 ET33 will fit just fine for your car. Offset along with width basically determines a few things including how "flush" your wheel face is in relation to your fenders. The OEM setup is pretty much considered to be sunken in, and one of the objectives for aftermarket wheels is to bring the face out a bit.
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quasitime Private First Class 8 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (2)	I wish we had more options for 18". My ride is already somewhat sensitive right now with Koni Yellows + H&R Sports, so I don't really want to make the jump to 19".
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