Rims Wheels

duaux · 10-08-2010, 09:10 AM

I have a few questions regarding these rims and the setup.
I really should have asked before hand, but I guess its better late than never.

My Car:
2006 BMW 325i Sedan
(non-sport package)
Currently on stock 16'' Alloy
Stock tires Turanza RFT
Tires are done, and need replacing.

1. Can anyone confirm if the design is a replica of one of the many BMW Style Rims? I took a look myself, but I cant confirm. I think they are either style 133 or style 145.

http://www.ykwmotorsports.com/EURO_BMR3.html

2. Does anyone know the weight of one these rims?
Size: 17x8
Bolt: 5x120
ET: 35

3. I ordered a set of four of these rims (square setup) and I am not sure if they will now "fit" correctly. I know my OEM rims are offset (ET) 34 and not (ET) 35. Will the rims/wheels stick out? Or will they install flush without any rings/spacers etc?

4. Tires for these rims:
Continental Extreme DW
225/45/17
Will they fit perfect?

5. Will this setup affect my performance/handling?

Any help appreciated.

Thank you.

bobblehead · 10-08-2010, 09:32 AM

They are made in Thailand and low pressure casted. I was considering them but that's all the info. I got thus far.

MassBimmer · 10-08-2010, 09:39 AM

They will fit a little more aggressively than your stock rims because they are 1" wider. A change in offset of 1 mm is unnoticeable otherwise.

Really hard to say how heavy those rims are. They are low pressure cast, so they will be lighter than gravity cast. Maybe in the 20-21 lb. range for a 17" wheel.

They look like a replica of the M3 competition package wheels.

duaux · 10-08-2010, 09:46 AM

Awesome.
Thanks for the replies guys.

I have emailed the manufacture about the "weight" question.
Let's see if they even respond

As long as they are not "heavier" than the stock rims, (my stock rims are 24lbs I think), then it should be ok and not negatively affect the cars performance too much?

Anyone else want to chime in?

Thanks.

duaux · 10-08-2010, 09:52 AM

For those who are interested, (stumble through searching, etc.), the following may be interesting to you...

Wheel Construction
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=90

I learned something new today!

bobblehead · 10-08-2010, 10:25 AM

They will respond. But it may take about 1 week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by duaux

Awesome.
Thanks for the replies guys.

I have emailed the manufacture about the "weight" question.
Let's see if they even respond

As long as they are not "heavier" than the stock rims, (my stock rims are 24lbs I think), then it should be ok and not negatively affect the cars performance too much?

Anyone else want to chime in?

Thanks.

duaux · 10-12-2010, 07:57 AM

FYI - For those who are interested, I have called the manufacturer and they say the rim/wheel weighs 20lbs.

MassBimmer was almost spot on!!!

blacksaph · 10-13-2010, 06:43 PM

Hey Duaux, did you get your rims yet? I purchased what I was told were BMR-4 wheels and they look exactly like the picture. When I look at the rims they do not say "BMR" or "Euro Klass" anywhere on them. I'm trying to figure out whether I bought the real thing or a copy. Did your wheels come with any markings on them?

duaux · 10-18-2010, 01:51 PM

blacksaph: I got the rims and my new tires. I love em!!! =)

I will take a look at them after work and update later tonight/tomorrow.

My new setup:
BMR-3 17''
Continental Extreme Contact DW

Will most likely have to take them off soon as winter is around the corner.
I have a set of new General Altimax Artic's ready to be mounted on my BMW OEM Alloys.

duaux · 10-19-2010, 11:52 AM

Mine has the following on them:

JIL VIA

Thats it... hope that helps.

blacksaph · 10-20-2010, 01:57 PM

yeah that's what I figured. Thanks for checking.

I spoke to another buddy of mine and he said most of these replica wheels are all produced by a few big factories in Asia so you never really know where they are manufactured. They are then sold to lots of different distributors under various brand names.

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duaux Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Rims Wheels - Euro Klasse BMR3 I have a few questions regarding these rims and the setup. I really should have asked before hand, but I guess its better late than never. My Car: 2006 BMW 325i Sedan (non-sport package) Currently on stock 16'' Alloy Stock tires Turanza RFT Tires are done, and need replacing. 1. Can anyone confirm if the design is a replica of one of the many BMW Style Rims? I took a look myself, but I cant confirm. I think they are either style 133 or style 145. http://www.ykwmotorsports.com/EURO_BMR3.html 2. Does anyone know the weight of one these rims? Size: 17x8 Bolt: 5x120 ET: 35 3. I ordered a set of four of these rims (square setup) and I am not sure if they will now "fit" correctly. I know my OEM rims are offset (ET) 34 and not (ET) 35. Will the rims/wheels stick out? Or will they install flush without any rings/spacers etc? 4. Tires for these rims: Continental Extreme DW 225/45/17 Will they fit perfect? 5. Will this setup affect my performance/handling? Any help appreciated. Thank you.
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	They are made in Thailand and low pressure casted. I was considering them but that's all the info. I got thus far.
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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]	They will fit a little more aggressively than your stock rims because they are 1" wider. A change in offset of 1 mm is unnoticeable otherwise. Really hard to say how heavy those rims are. They are low pressure cast, so they will be lighter than gravity cast. Maybe in the 20-21 lb. range for a 17" wheel. They look like a replica of the M3 competition package wheels.
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duaux Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Awesome. Thanks for the replies guys. I have emailed the manufacture about the "weight" question. Let's see if they even respond As long as they are not "heavier" than the stock rims, (my stock rims are 24lbs I think), then it should be ok and not negatively affect the cars performance too much? Anyone else want to chime in? Thanks.
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duaux Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	For those who are interested, (stumble through searching, etc.), the following may be interesting to you... Wheel Construction http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=90 I learned something new today!
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duaux Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	FYI - For those who are interested, I have called the manufacturer and they say the rim/wheel weighs 20lbs. MassBimmer was almost spot on!!!
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blacksaph New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hey Duaux, did you get your rims yet? I purchased what I was told were BMR-4 wheels and they look exactly like the picture. When I look at the rims they do not say "BMR" or "Euro Klass" anywhere on them. I'm trying to figure out whether I bought the real thing or a copy. Did your wheels come with any markings on them?
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duaux Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	blacksaph: I got the rims and my new tires. I love em!!! =) I will take a look at them after work and update later tonight/tomorrow. My new setup: BMR-3 17'' Continental Extreme Contact DW Will most likely have to take them off soon as winter is around the corner. I have a set of new General Altimax Artic's ready to be mounted on my BMW OEM Alloys.
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duaux Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Mine has the following on them: JIL VIA Thats it... hope that helps.
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blacksaph New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	yeah that's what I figured. Thanks for checking. I spoke to another buddy of mine and he said most of these replica wheels are all produced by a few big factories in Asia so you never really know where they are manufactured. They are then sold to lots of different distributors under various brand names.
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