Having trouble deciding on wheels

Otruba_843 · 01-29-2014, 09:28 AM

As the title says, I cant come to a final decision on my next wheels. I'm torn between Alufelgen SF-71's, Linea Corse LC888's, and Sonic Tuning's ST8's. What do you guys think?

The car they are going on:

SF-71's (19x8.5 et35 F and 19x9.5 ET35 R):

LC888's (19x8.5 et30 F and 19x10 et37 R):

ST8's (19x8.5 et35 F and 19x9.5 et33 R;Couldn't find any photos on an E90 LCI):

N0Chill 335i · 01-29-2014, 10:45 AM

2 gets my vote.
Seems like half the forum has either 1 or 3.
Just my .02

BMWE90 ModMaster · 01-29-2014, 11:07 AM

Yea I must agree with DeMerrisk. BUT.... The LC888's are just way too plane and bland looking to me. The CSL wheels are really nice looking but everyone has them. I have always been a big fan of BBS so my vote for for LM reps.

Chuta · 01-29-2014, 11:53 AM

I really like the first mesh (SF-71s) I was going to go with something very similar until I got a great deal on Beyern Bavaria (rotary forged) wheels, similar to your second choice (LC888).

I thought about the deep dish mesh style like your 3rd choice but some have said the deep dish style is going out in favor of a more aggressive concave wheel like no# 1 & 2.

I had your OEM wheels w/run flats too.

Other things to consider...

1) The weight of the wheel, the OEM's are really heavy. I'm assuming 30 to 40 lbs. My new wheels are about 21 lbs each and it made a noticeable difference in drive (from stop to go, to general performance).

2) Run flats or non-RFs. I was a big believer in RF's but decided to go with Falken non RF's and the ride is smother and a little more quiet.

Whatever you do, definitely go staggered and at least 18's.

Here's a pic of mine.

Good luck and have fun!

BMWE90 ModMaster · 01-29-2014, 12:04 PM

Those Beyern Wheels are very nice. It seems like your front tire is bigger than your rear tire? Have you checked your tire size?

Chuta · 01-29-2014, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE90 ModMaster

Those Beyern Wheels are very nice. It seems like your front tire is bigger than your rear tire? Have you checked your tire size?

Ran down stairs to check it out. The sizes are correct! The rears are seriously wider and more concave... Probably the angle or the lighting...

Took a pic of my coworkers new 650i Grand Coupe M package (because who doesn't like the 650i GC). He's 73 keeps it in comfort mode and enjoys the power and exhaust note for about 50 ft.

dhanni848 · 01-29-2014, 03:23 PM

19" LC888's if you are going to lower it. Otherwise go with the CSL rep.

View Poll Results: Which Wheels do you like best?
Alufelgen SF-71	3	50.00%
Linea Corse LC888	2	33.33%
Sonic Tuning ST8	1	16.67%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

01-29-2014, 09:28 AM	#1
Otruba_843 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,509 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Egg Harbor - Athens iTrader: (0)	Having trouble deciding on wheels As the title says, I cant come to a final decision on my next wheels. I'm torn between Alufelgen SF-71's, Linea Corse LC888's, and Sonic Tuning's ST8's. What do you guys think? The car they are going on: SF-71's (19x8.5 et35 F and 19x9.5 ET35 R): LC888's (19x8.5 et30 F and 19x10 et37 R): ST8's (19x8.5 et35 F and 19x9.5 et33 R;Couldn't find any photos on an E90 LCI): __________________ 2009 E90 328i Monaco Blue premium/idrive/convience/logic-7/cold weather/ xenons/ saddle brown interior Last edited by Otruba_843; 01-29-2014 at 09:34 AM..
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01-29-2014, 10:45 AM	#2
N0Chill 335i Colonel 850 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	2 gets my vote. Seems like half the forum has either 1 or 3. Just my .02
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01-29-2014, 11:07 AM	#3
BMWE90 ModMaster Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 241 Posts Drives: BMW's Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yea I must agree with DeMerrisk. BUT.... The LC888's are just way too plane and bland looking to me. The CSL wheels are really nice looking but everyone has them. I have always been a big fan of BBS so my vote for for LM reps. __________________ FS: BRAND NEW 19X9.5(4) BBS LM REPS. SQUARE SET UP. $950 FS: BRAND NEW rare M3 Style 220 REP Wheels 18X8.5/9.5(2 wheels only) FS: USED E92 335 Space Gray OEM rear bumper
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01-29-2014, 11:53 AM	#4
Chuta Private 2 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Too many 3's Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00]	I really like the first mesh (SF-71s) I was going to go with something very similar until I got a great deal on Beyern Bavaria (rotary forged) wheels, similar to your second choice (LC888). I thought about the deep dish mesh style like your 3rd choice but some have said the deep dish style is going out in favor of a more aggressive concave wheel like no# 1 & 2. I had your OEM wheels w/run flats too. Other things to consider... 1) The weight of the wheel, the OEM's are really heavy. I'm assuming 30 to 40 lbs. My new wheels are about 21 lbs each and it made a noticeable difference in drive (from stop to go, to general performance). 2) Run flats or non-RFs. I was a big believer in RF's but decided to go with Falken non RF's and the ride is smother and a little more quiet. Whatever you do, definitely go staggered and at least 18's. Here's a pic of mine. Good luck and have fun! Attached Images
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BMWE90 ModMaster Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 241 Posts Drives: BMW's Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Those Beyern Wheels are very nice. It seems like your front tire is bigger than your rear tire? Have you checked your tire size? __________________ FS: BRAND NEW 19X9.5(4) BBS LM REPS. SQUARE SET UP. $950 FS: BRAND NEW rare M3 Style 220 REP Wheels 18X8.5/9.5(2 wheels only) FS: USED E92 335 Space Gray OEM rear bumper
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01-29-2014, 03:23 PM	#7
dhanni848 Lieutenant 38 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	19" LC888's if you are going to lower it. Otherwise go with the CSL rep.
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