Is Any CSL sponsor coming out with a perfect offset for 18 wheels?

sal501 · 02-26-2008, 11:37 AM

I have been looking at CSL wheels and can't seem to decide between 18's and 19's. I would like to go with 18s because the roads are fairly crappy where I get to drive mostly to work etc. Miro CSLs have perfect offset for 19s. Is any sponsor planning to come out with perfect offset for 18s? Don't really want to go spacer route. I am sure some other members will also be interested in seeing more variety for 18 wheels.

tom @ eas · 02-26-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sal501

I have been looking at CSL wheels and can't seem to decide between 18's and 19's. I would like to go with 18s because the roads are fairly crappy where I get to drive mostly to work etc. Miro CSLs have perfect offset for 19s. Is any sponsor planning to come out with perfect offset for 18s? Don't really want to go spacer route. I am sure some other members will also be interested in seeing more variety for 18 wheels.

If there is a considerable amount of interest - anything can happen. Most e9xs prefer the 19" size, which looks correct on this on this vehicle.

Ron@Modbargains · 02-26-2008, 12:30 PM

It's something we'll be looking at down the line, but there really needs to be a significant demand for them that really hasn't been seen in the 18's. Mold fees are quite expensive just for reference - and take a great deal of volume to break even on.

Josh49 · 02-26-2008, 12:31 PM

I have been a heartbeat away from ordering csl reps for a long time. I would want 18" as well because of the terrible roads here..

323d · 02-26-2008, 12:45 PM

i'd just get 19's 8.5 all around.. i find with 18's you just run spacers, which to us canadians, after shipping, is only a bit less than the 19" setup!

Excellence · 02-26-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 323d

i'd just get 19's 8.5 all around.. i find with 18's you just run spacers, which to us canadians, after shipping, is only a bit less than the 19" setup!

Your 1inch less rubber. Going with 18s on a proper setup will feel much more comfortable than the 19s.

wig · 02-27-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron************

It's something we'll be looking at down the line, but there really needs to be a significant demand for them that really hasn't been seen in the 18's. Mold fees are quite expensive just for reference - and take a great deal of volume to break even on.

Ron,

What are some of the issues that one may have with rims that does not have perfect offsets? I'm considering the CSL's but really don't want the bumpy ride of the 19". These wheels will be on a 08 328I w/sports pkg.

Thanks,
Wig

KL2DC · 02-27-2008, 08:44 AM

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Ron,

What are some of the issues that one may have with rims that does not have perfect offsets? I'm considering the CSL's but really don't want the bumpy ride of the 19". These wheels will be on a 08 328I w/sports pkg.

No major issues to contend with, its just that the wheels would look more 'tucked in' the fenders versus an E90 ideal offset of ET30, which would bring the wheels more in line with the fender (the coveted flush look).

I have no problems with quality spacers in the rear. I had Rogue Engineering pieces (15mm) when I was sporting the 156s, 197s and my BBS CHs (10mm), and they've served me well.

Having gone from 16s to 18s to 19s, I do concede that the 19s do ride the roughest but they're still quite tolerable in the pockmarked streets of DC.

wig · 02-27-2008, 11:45 AM

Thanks KL2DC

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Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	It's something we'll be looking at down the line, but there really needs to be a significant demand for them that really hasn't been seen in the 18's. Mold fees are quite expensive just for reference - and take a great deal of volume to break even on.
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	I have been a heartbeat away from ordering csl reps for a long time. I would want 18" as well because of the terrible roads here.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	i'd just get 19's 8.5 all around.. i find with 18's you just run spacers, which to us canadians, after shipping, is only a bit less than the 19" setup! __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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wig Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 328I Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NM iTrader: (2)	Thanks KL2DC
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